Free from local rent ordinances! 2536 Grove Way is a five-unit multifamily offering in unincorporated Alameda County: a single-family home fronting Grove Way plus a detached two-story four-unit apartment building behind it, giving investors a diversified, low-maintenance unit mix without the operational complexity of a larger asset. Unit interiors show real pride of ownership. Each apartment includes its own in-unit washer/dryer, a private yard or deck, and an assigned carport, with some kitchens and bathrooms already updated for modern living and lower near-term turnover costs. The single-family home at 2534 Grove Way adds its own attached garage, forced-air heat, and a distinct floor plan that broadens tenant appeal. Main electrical service at both structures has been upgraded to 100-amp panels, and roofs are reported at roughly 10-15 years old key capital items already addressed. Combined, the five units produce $13,423/month, or $161,076 annualized, in gross rent. Location is a strength: just off Castro Valley Boulevard, with easy access to Lake Chabot, Don Castro Regional Recreation Area, Castro Valley BART, and I-580. DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS
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About Castro Valley
Hills
Castro Valley Hills, located between Lake Chabot Regional Park and the Castro Valley BART station, is a hillside and residential Castro Valley neighborhood with winding ridge roads and broad East Bay views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Redwood Road and Castro Valley Boulevard corridor, where independent eateries, small markets, and everyday services set a steady, local rhythm. Mid-century ranch homes and contemporary rebuilds share steep lots, decks, and terraced gardens. Trailheads and oak-lined streets shape an outdoors-forward routine. Chabot Cinema anchors movie nights, while The Bistro and Paradiso Restaurant keep the dining scene distinctly local. Commutes and weekend plans often pivot between BART, the park, and the hills’ quieter cul-de-sacs.
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Property details
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Interior features
Updated baths in some units
Updated kitchens in some units
Oven/Range included in all units
Refrigerator included in all units
Bedrooms
Multiple 2-bedroom units (several units are 2-bedroom)
Bathrooms
Some units with 2 full bathrooms; others with 1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Electric oven/range in each unit
Refrigerator included in each unit
Laundry & utility
Washer/dryer provided
Individual gas meters
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Wall furnace heating
Central forced air cooling
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Outdoor uncovered parking spaces
Carport(s)
Assigned parking spaces
Home design
Multi-building property (2 buildings)
Flat architectural style
Parking
Attached garage (1 garage space)
Carport
Total of 6 parking spaces
Uncovered parking
Construction
Flat, rolled/hot mop and shingle roofing
Concrete perimeter foundation with raised areas and crawl space
Building area approximately 5,718 sq. ft.
Utilities
Public sewer
Individual gas meters
Financial info
Month-to-month lease terms
Individual ownership
Community of 5 units (all 5 units currently leased)
Unit mix includes multiple 2-bedroom units and one 2-bedroom with 1 bath
Rent range for like units: approximately $2,513 to $2,758 per month
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Terra Castro Valley is a 37-unit apartment community in the desirable city of Castro Valley, California, situated on a 1.56-acre parcel and originally constructed in 1964 with approximately 35,164 square feet of building area. The property offers well-designed two-bedroom townhouse and one-bedroom floor plans and has undergone extensive capital improvements, with select units featuring updated kitchens, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood-style flooring, and renovated bathrooms. Centrally located in the East Bay between Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, the property offers a commuter-friendly location with easy access to the San MateoHayward and Dumbarton Bridges, connecting residents to major tech employers in Santa Clara County. Known for strong schools, short commute times, and abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment, Castro Valley remains a highly sought-after market supported by strong employment fundamentals and low vacancy levels, making Terra Castro Valley an attractive investment opportunity.
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Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
416-0040-040-02
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Last updated by owner on Oct 3, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residence Districts
Single-family residence districts, hereinafter designated as R-1 districts, are established to provide for and protect established neighborhoods of one-family dwellings, and to provide space in suitable locations for additional development of this kind, together with appropriate community facilities and allowance for restricted interim cultivation of the soil compatible with such low-density residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Local insights from Redfin agents
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