Welcome to 16605 Rolando Avenue, Castro Valley, CA, a beautifully updated tri-level home nestled in the desirable Castro Valley offering sweeping Bay Area views from the kitchen , family room and two of the bedrooms. This inviting residence features 4 bedrooms ( one bedroom has laundry in closet)and two updated bathrooms, including two extra rooms that can be used as bedrooms without a closet . Those are ideal for a home office, guest room, gym , flex space or even a movie room. The thoughtful tri-level layout offers excellent separation of living areas, with two bedrooms located on the second level for added privacy. Recent updates include a refreshed kitchen and bathrooms, along with new interior paint, carpet, and laminate flooring throughout, creating a move-in-ready feel. The elevated setting provides scenic vistas and a peaceful hillside atmosphere, while remaining conveniently close to shopping, dining, parks, schools, and major commuter routes. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy space, views, and flexibility in a sought-after Castro Valley /San Leandro hillside location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$630Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cristina Kaady•DRE #01402000• BHHS Drysdale Properties
El Portal Ridge, located between Lake Chabot Regional Park and Castro Valley Boulevard, is a hillside and residential Castro Valley neighborhood with winding ridge roads and broad East Bay views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Castro Valley Boulevard and Redwood Road junction, where independent cafes, taquerias, and small storefronts set a steady, local rhythm. Nearby, Chabot Cinema anchors movie nights, while The Bistro brings a long-running live-music room to the valley. Mid-century ranch homes and updated split-levels follow the terrain, with mature trees and pocketed cul-de-sacs. Trailheads and shoreline paths at Lake Chabot shape an outdoors-forward routine. BART at Castro Valley Station links the ridge to the wider Bay Area.
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Market insights
16605 Rolando Ave · $860,000
DAYS ON MARKET
222 days
The average home goes pending in 17 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
108.0%
Most homes are selling 8% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$860,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,269,834. (48% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
5 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Den
Dining area
Family room
Breakfast bar
Solid surface counters
Updated kitchen
Bonus room
Bedrooms
One bedroom at street level/main entry
Bathrooms
Three bathrooms total (two full, one partial)
Kitchen
Breakfast bar
Solid surface counters
Dishwasher
Disposal
Free-standing range
Refrigerator
Updated kitchen
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Flooring
Laminate
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Back yard
Terraced down
Fenced
Sloped down lot
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Built in 1963
Parking
Attached garage
Two garage spaces (two covered spaces)
Construction
Stucco and wood siding construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41122188
Sep 8, 2026
Pending
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Sep 2, 2026
Contingent
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Aug 27, 2026
Price Changed
$860,000
$630/sq ft
Aug 7, 2026
Price Changed
$890,000
$652/sq ft
Jun 21, 2026
Price Changed
$900,000
$659/sq ft
May 12, 2026
Price Changed
$925,000
$678/sq ft
Apr 24, 2026
Price Changed
$950,000
$696/sq ft
Jan 30, 2026
Listed
$975,000
$714/sq ft
Public Records
May 28, 1987
Sold
$141,000
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,756 (+3.4%)
$169,283 + $340,895
$510,178
2024
$6,535 (+0.5%)
$165,964 + $334,211
$500,175
2023
$6,504 (+1.5%)
$162,710 + $327,659
$490,369
2022
$6,405 (+2.8%)
$156,392 + $314,937
$471,329
2021
$6,228 (+2.2%)
$156,392 + $314,937
$471,329
2020
$6,093 (+67.8%)
$153,326 + $308,762
$462,088
2019
$3,630 (+7.1%)
$151,755 + $305,598
$457,353
2018
$3,389 (+4.7%)
$102,559 + $144,213
$246,772
2017
$3,237 (+4.9%)
$98,577 + $138,614
$237,191
2016
$3,084 (+2.3%)
$98,577 + $138,614
$237,191
2015
$3,014 (+1.5%)
$96,644 + $135,896
$232,540
2014
$2,969 (+0.8%)
$93,328 + $131,233
$224,561
2013
$2,946 (+1.5%)
$93,328 + $131,233
$224,561
2012
$2,903 (+3.6%)
$92,907 + $130,641
$223,548
2011
$2,801 (−1.2%)
$91,086 + $128,080
$219,166
2010
$2,835 (+1.7%)
$89,300 + $125,569
$214,869
2009
$2,787 (+6.7%)
$88,633 + $124,631
$213,264
2008
$2,612
$88,844 + $124,928
$213,772
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
4,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1964
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,365
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,365
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
080A021200300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residence Districts
Single-family residence districts, hereinafter designated as R-1 districts, are established to provide for and protect established neighborhoods of one-family dwellings, and to provide space in suitable locations for additional development of this kind, together with appropriate community facilities and allowance for restricted interim cultivation of the soil compatible with such low-density residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Local insights from Redfin agents
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 87° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Castro Valley, CA • 94578
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Castro Valley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 16605 Rolando Ave
$842,440
$18K under list price of $860K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $625K to $915K.