43 homes in near Independent Elementary
Homes for Sale near Independent Elementary
Castro Valley, CA
About Homes near Independent Elementary
About Castro Valley: Independent Elementary is located in Castro Valley. Castro Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Alameda County, California, United States. At the 2020 census, it was the fourth most populous unincorporated area in California. The population was 66,441 at the 2020 census.
These are homes for sale within about 2 miles of Independent Elementary in Castro Valley (Topfind School Score: 9/10). The area around the school has 43 active listings.
Independent Elementary Area Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. There is only 1.6 months of supply, and sale prices are up 14% over the last six months and 8% over the past year. At the same time, 30% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so the market is not running away from buyers. Sellers can price with confidence, while buyers should arrive pre-approved and ready to decide quickly.
Median Home Price
$1.05M
↑ 8% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
1.6 months of supply
Tight Supply43 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 1.6 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~35 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace, so buyers have some time, though competition still exists. Homes are moving 45% faster than six months ago.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 56% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Independent Elementary Area
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
71%
Homeowners
29%
Renters
Homeownership is 15.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
22,242 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $344K in value on average.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$421K)
Price Reductions
13 listings have reduced their price
30% of active listings
Average reduction: 9.1% (~$96K)
Independent Elementary Area Market Overview
As an elementary school, Independent Elementary operates within the Castro Valley Unified district. The school carries a Topfind School Score of 9. Listings on this page are selected by distance to Independent Elementary, not by a confirmed attendance boundary. Confirm enrollment with the district. The Independent Elementary area currently shows a median list price of $1M. That runs roughly 8.6% lower than Castro Valley as a whole. There are 43 homes currently listed for sale in the Independent Elementary area. Over the last six months, the median price has eased about 2.2%, from $1.1M in February to $1.1M in July.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Homes near Independent Elementary
How many homes are for sale in Independent Elementary Area, CA?
There are currently 43 homes for sale in Independent Elementary Area, ranging from $375,000 to $3,380,000. 5 of them hit the market within the last week.
What is the median home price in Independent Elementary Area?
The median list price in Independent Elementary Area is $1,049,888. Price per square foot averages $602. Prices are up 7.8% compared to a year ago.
How fast do homes sell in Independent Elementary Area?
Homes in Independent Elementary Area currently average 35 days on the market, a steady pace.
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