About Adams Adams & Morris
A Castro Valley real estate and property management firm since 1956, still owner-operated from one local office.
Seventy years in Castro Valley

- 1956
Lon and Barny Adams, father and son, open Adams & Adams Real Estate in Castro Valley. Barny later serves as president of the local Real Estate Board and of the California State Association of Realtors.
- 1968
The firm designs and builds its own home office, Colonial Square, on Castro Valley Boulevard, later selected as an outstanding design for a real estate operation.
- 1984
Max Morris joins the firm.
- 1985
Adams Adams & Morris, Inc. is incorporated in January. Max expands the commercial investment and property management sides of the business.
- 2000–2020
Max serves as Commissioner on the Alameda County Airport Land Use Commission, alongside board service with the Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club.
- Today
Max Morris is President and in the office daily. The firm manages residential, commercial and industrial property and brokers sales and 1031 exchanges across the East Bay.
Max Morris, President
With the firm since 1984 and its President since 1985, Max leads day-to-day operations and meets personally with every new owner.
- Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce: Board of Directors; Business of the Year Award
- Chairman, Chamber Planning & Zoning Committee
- Castro Valley Rotary Club: Board of Directors
- Commissioner, Alameda County Airport Land Use Commission (2000–2020)
Memberships
- California Apartment Association (CAA)
- California Association of Realtors (CAR)
- National Association of Realtors (NAR)
- Rental Housing Association
- Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce
Owner-operated, and it shows
Local decisions
Adams Adams & Morris is not a franchise or a regional office. Decisions about your property are made in Castro Valley by the people who own the firm.
Walk-in office
2516 San Carlos Avenue, between Stanton Avenue and Park Way. Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 5:00. Owners and tenants are welcome to stop in.
Fair housing
We follow the California Apartment Association's Code for Equal Opportunity and Code of Ethics, and we use the association's current forms for every lease and notice.
Questions about the firm or your property?
Call the office or send a message and we will get back to you within one business day.