For Sale
Castro Valley, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data
$409
Avg asking sale price
$26
Avg asking lease rate
17,087 SF
Avg unit lease size
7,329 SF
Avg building size for sale
6.58%
Average cap rate
Castro Valley's Demographic Profile
Castro Valley has 21,444 households and a median income of $124,324, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.
| Key Demographic Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 61,420 |
| # Households | 21,444 |
| Median age | 44 |
| Median household income | $124,324 |
| Avg household size | 3.0 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 7,225 |
| 5-year population change | -4% |
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| Nearby Office Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley | $454 | 5,707 SF | 19.27% |
| Hayward | $446 | 6,630 SF | 19.27% |
| San Ramon | $378 | 9,553 SF | 7.00% |
| San Leandro | $402 | 8,258 SF | 7.00% |
| Nearby Industrial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward | $332 | 17,935 SF | 6.20% |
| San Ramon | $257 | 101,170 SF | 5.00% |
| San Leandro | $327 | 15,772 SF | 7.24% |
| Nearby Retail Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley | $366 | 6,970 SF |
| Hayward | $372 | 10,281 SF |
| San Ramon | $457 | 4,268 SF |
| San Lorenzo | $576 | 5,693 SF |
| San Leandro | $474 | 14,627 SF |
| Nearby Multifamily Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Typical Size | Cap Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley | $384 | 9,044 SF | 6.33% |
| Hayward | $375 | 12,144 SF | 7.20% |
| San Lorenzo | $446 | 13,126 SF | 6.51% |
| San Leandro | $330 | 13,867 SF | 7.00% |
| Union City | $647 | 5,171 SF | 5.33% |
Commercial Properties For Sale in Castro Valley
The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
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Nearby Commercial Markets
Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Castro Valley pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.
| Commercial Markets | Avg Cost/SF | Average Size |
|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley | $409 | 7,329 SF |
| Hayward | $367 | 13,639 SF |
| San Ramon | $378 | 19,799 SF |
| San Lorenzo | $356 | 9,987 SF |
| San Leandro | $371 | 14,691 SF |
Regional Demographic Comparison
This comparison places Castro Valley alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Castro Valley or distributed across surrounding areas.
| City | Population | # Households | Age | Median Household Income | Avg Household Size | Renter Occupied Housing Units | Five Yr Pop Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley | 61,420 | 21,444 | 44 | $124,324 | 3 | 7,225 | -4% |
| Hayward | 156,289 | 48,006 | 39 | $100,292 | 3 | 22,879 | -3% |
| San Ramon | 78,955 | 26,671 | 42 | $186,264 | 3 | 8,328 | -1% |
| San Lorenzo | 23,363 | 7,063 | 43 | $99,753 | 3 | 1,981 | -4% |
| San Leandro | 84,814 | 29,513 | 43 | $91,184 | 3 | 13,441 | -4% |
Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Castro Valley, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.
FAQs About Commercial Investing in Castro Valley
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Is Castro Valley a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?
Castro Valley offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.
How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Castro Valley?
The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Castro Valley. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.
What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Castro Valley?
Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Castro Valley. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.
How does Castro Valley compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?
Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Castro Valley. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.
How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Castro Valley acquisitions?
This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Castro Valley, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.
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