Castro Valley, CA Real Estate

Median Income $68,149

Median Age 40.73

Population 42,187

	Median Temperature
	January	HI 57°	LO 41°	July	HI 75°	LO 53°

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	Elementary: Strobridge Bay Castro Valley Chabot Corvallis Dayton Del Rey Grant Hesperian Hillside Independent James Garfield James Madison James Monroe Jensen Ranch Marshall Mckinley Palomares Proctor Roosevelt Stanton Thomas Jefferson Vannoy Washington Woodrow Wilson Roy A Johnson		Middle: Kipp King Collegiate High Bancroft Bohannon Canyon Creek Side Edendale John Muir Washington Manor		High: Arroyo Castro Valley Impact Academy Of Arts & Tech Lincoln Redwood San Leandro San Lorenzo
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Castro Valley is a friendly, peaceful unincorporated town, populated by about 60,000 people. Castro Valley is about 20 minutes from the major metropolitan area of Oakland, and is 15 minutes from the Oakland Airport. This quiet town's proximity to the cultural centers of Oakland, San Jose, and San Francisco make this small, rural community a nice escape for those who want a small town feel, but big city access. Access to all of the Bay Area attractions is easy because Castro Valley is conveniently located near major highways, and they have a Bay Area Rapid Transit stop (BART) and a county bus system.

Castro Valley boasts such natural amenities as an extensively developed park system, swimming lagoon, 315 acre lake, and a beautiful 18 hole golf course. Buying a home in Castro Valley will put you amount the beautiful green rolling hills that cover Northern California. The types of homes for sale range in size and style, from large multi-bedroom homes, to condominiums. Not unlike the rest of the Bay Area, the Castro Valley is becoming more and more popular for locals and people relocating. Prices have risen in the past few years, and Castro Valley real estate is proving to be a smart investment for potential home owners.

Castro Valley real estate's location to the cultural and economic hubs of the bay area is only part of its attraction, as it is also in close proximity to a number of recreational activities. Castro Valley real estate is also appealing because the city is within driving distance of the popular Northern California attractions such as Yosemite National Park, wine country, and the ocean; however, the city also has its own recreation attractions such as a golf course, local parks, a 315 acre lake, and swimming lagoon. The quality of life in Castro Valley is high, making it an attractive place to live for many home owners.

In April 2008, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Castro Valley was $544,096. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.



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