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Castro Valley 94546

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.CaliforniaBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 41
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$1M
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
-6.9%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
382
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$978K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jun 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.13,493
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$978K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,545 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1955
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.83%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.9.3%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.59%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.75%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.45%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.42%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.18.2 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.657

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.46,776
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,466 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$117K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$143K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Castro Valley 94546 compares

By median home value, Castro Valley 94546 is the 28th most expensive of 47 ZIP codes in Alameda County, and its typical home is worth more than 45% of all homes in Alameda County.

Home values in Castro Valley 94546

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$459K$1.8M
ZIP codes in Alameda County ranked by median home value
#Alameda CountyMedian valueHomes
1Fremont 94539$2.1M17,328
2Berkeley 94705$1.9M3,872
3Berkeley 94707$1.8M4,927
4Pleasanton 94566$1.6M13,375
5Berkeley 94708$1.6M4,615
6Oakland 94618$1.5M5,951
7Fremont 94555$1.5M11,432
8Castro Valley 94552$1.5M5,079
9Pleasanton 94588$1.4M9,736
10Oakland 94611$1.4M12,741
11Fremont 94536$1.4M18,780
12Sunol 94586$1.3M343
13Berkeley 94709$1.3M1,940
14Berkeley 94703$1.3M4,516
15Dublin 94568$1.3M22,118
16Union City 94587$1.2M17,569
17Albany 94706$1.2M5,598
18Fremont 94538$1.2M15,987
19Livermore 94550$1.2M16,037
20Hayward 94542$1.2M4,392
21Oakland 94610$1.2M7,645
22Newark 94560$1.2M14,808
23Berkeley 94704$1.1M1,709
24Alameda 94501$1.1M14,890
28Castro Valley 94546$978K13,493

47 ZIP codes in Alameda County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Castro Valley 94546 market

What is the median home price in Castro Valley 94546, CA?

The median sale price in Castro Valley 94546, CA is $1,031,667 (data through June 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is down 6.9% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Castro Valley 94546, CA each year?

382 homes sold in Castro Valley 94546, CA over the last 12 months (data through June 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Castro Valley 94546, CA a buyer's or seller's market?

Castro Valley 94546, CA is currently a balanced market, scoring 41 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through June 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Castro Valley 94546, CA?

Castro Valley 94546, CA contains 13,493 residential properties, with a median of 1,545 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1955. The median TopHap Estimate is $978K.

How does Castro Valley 94546, CA compare to the rest of Alameda County?

By median home value, Castro Valley 94546, CA is the 28th most expensive of 47 ZIP codes in Alameda County. Its typical home is worth more than 45% of all homes in Alameda County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Castro Valley 94546, CA?

75% of homes in Castro Valley 94546, CA are owner-occupied. 45% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Castro Valley 94546, CA hold?

59% of mortgaged homes in Castro Valley 94546, CA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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