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Moving to Castro Valley, CA
$1,088,888Median listing price
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About Castro Valley
Castro Valley is a large unincorporated community in Alameda County between Hayward and Dublin, set against the East Bay hills. Known for its suburban neighborhoods, the Castro Valley Marketplace and downtown village, Lake Chabot Regional Park, it is one of the East Bay's most popular family areas.
Home prices in Castro Valley
The median listing price in Castro Valley is $1,088,888.
Top places in Castro Valley
- Lake Chabot Regional Park — reservoir, trails, fishing, and boating.
- Castro Valley Marketplace — food hall and public market in the downtown village.
- The Village (downtown Castro Valley) — shops and restaurants along Castro Valley Boulevard.
- Castro Valley Community Park and Adobe Art Center.
- Cull Canyon Regional Recreation Area — swim lagoon and hiking.
- Lake Chabot Golf Course.
Commuting from Castro Valley
- BART: Castro Valley station on the Blue Line (shown in the Commons photos below) — roughly 40–45 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
- AC Transit bus service.
- Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via I-580/I-980 and the Bay Bridge: ~30–50 minutes (longer at peak).
Schools in Castro Valley
Public schools: Castro Valley Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Castro Valley FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Castro Valley, CA?
The median listing price in Castro Valley is $1,088,888. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Castro Valley, CA?
BART: Castro Valley station on the Blue Line (shown in the Commons photos below) — roughly 40–45 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges). - Which school district serves Castro Valley, CA?
Castro Valley is served by Castro Valley Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.