Castro Valley attributes its name to the Mexican soldier Don Guillermo Castro. It was originally given to Castro as a 28,000 acre land grant. Unfortunately due to a gambling problem Castro had to sell off chunks of the land to cover his debts.
Known as a bedroom community it creates the perfect lifestyle for those that want easy living and a close commute to their work. In the first part of 2010 one could purchase a home here for $578,178.
Did you know that some search engines show you less than 70% of all the Castro Valley Homes for Sale? We have compiled a list of search engines and sites that will give you a comprehensive list of homes for sale in Castro Valley, CA.
When you click on a photo you will be taken to a detail page which will give you the basic details about the home. If you should require more details there is a link affair that will take you to a section where you can actually see a virtual tour of the house if one is available. This is really a very unique and interesting experience when it comes to home buying.
If you go to the advice section on this site then you will find lots of information to help you with your home buying requirements.
You can easily contact the agent that is listing the specific properties on this site by going to the detail section.
Recognized as a leader in his firm of Prudential Realty Scott G Harrison consistently meets and exceeds all the goals he has set for himself over the 20 years he has been in the industry. His dedication and commitment to all his valued clients is unparalleled in the business today.
A small, family run real estate business, the firm of Greg Silva Realty has been helping the people of Castro Valley and the surrounding areas with all of their real estate needs since 1972 and they pride themselves on providing the utmost in superior service, integrity and true professionalism.
Originally founded in 1887 as Mason-McDuffie Real Estate before merging with the large team of Prudential Realty in 1997, principle broker Pam Rechter and their team of sales associates still practice the same type of personalized one on one service and are 100 % dedicated and committed to helping their clients realize their real estate goals.
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Website for Castro Valley.
Historical Society in Castro Valley.
Chamber of Commerce in Castro Valley.











