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listing_id: ML82036418
status: Pending
price: 1799000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2350
sqft_lot: 20473
lot_acres: 0.47
year_built: 1938
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "3642 Lorena Ave"
city: Castro Valley
state: CA
zip: 94546
county: "Alameda County"
lat: 37.700452
lng: -122.077001
days_on_market: 37
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Swetha Poreddy"
list_office: "Alliance Bay Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 306-7764"
list_agent_license: 02018707
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-03-16
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Alameda County | Castro Valley | 94546 | 3642 Lorena Ave

3642 Lorena Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546

MLS: ML82036418 | Status: PendingDoNotShow | Price: $1,799,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
3 2 2,350 0.47 1938

Remarks

Exceptional investment & development opportunity on nearly 0.5-acre flat lot! Potential for a 4-lot subdivision Survey Completed, preliminary plans available to retain the existing home and build 3 additional detached townhomes (Like an SFH). Charming split-level home offering 4 beds & 2 baths. Main level features living/dining, kitchen & breakfast nook overlooking the spacious backyard. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms & 1 bath. Lower level includes separate entrance, den, full bath, laundry, storage & flexible space for office/wine cellar/4th bedroom great for multi-gen living or rental income. Endless possibilities: add an ADU, build a pool, park RV/boat, expand or develop. Backyard includes mature fruit trees avocado, grapefruit, Santa Rosa plum, Meyer lemon, orange & bay leaf. Prime location in Castro Valley close to downtown, shops, restaurants & BART. Rare opportunity with strong upside!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82036418
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Primary - Tub w/ Jets
Appliances Dishwasher, Oven Range, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Wood Burning
Flooring Carpet, Concrete, Laminate
Laundry Inside
Cooling Ceiling Fan
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Shingle
Foundation Crawl Space
Pool None

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Castro Valley Unified
High School District Castro Valley Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning RMX

Contact Information

Swetha Poreddy
Alliance Bay Realty
License #: 02018707
Phone: (408) 306-7764

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Castro Valley Elementary School public K-5 0.30 mi 6
Castro Valley High School public 9-12 0.34 mi 9
Alma Preschool public UG 0.60 mi N/A
Castro Valley Adult And Career Education public UG 0.61 mi N/A
Marshall Elementary School public K-5 0.61 mi 9
Chabot Elementary School public K-5 0.81 mi 8
Creekside Middle School public 6-8 0.87 mi 9
Stanton Elementary School public K-5 0.94 mi 6
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel public UG 0.98 mi N/A
Vannoy Elementary School public K-5 1.06 mi 8
Proctor Elementary School public K-5 1.13 mi 8
Roy A. Johnson High School public 9-12 1.20 mi N/A
Castro Valley Virtual Academy public K-12 1.20 mi 5
Redwood Continuation High School public 9-12 1.20 mi 2
Canyon Middle School public 6-8 1.41 mi 6
Independent Elementary School public K-5 1.44 mi 8
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science public K-8 1.70 mi 1
Fairview Elementary School public K-6 1.91 mi 1
Harder Elementary School public K-6 2.07 mi 2
Hayward High School public 9-12 2.10 mi 5

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This listing information is up-to-date as of March 16, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Swetha Poreddy, (408) 306-7764.