Welcome home to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2-level home in Castro Valley. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the living room, dining area & kitchen, creating an inviting space for everyday living. The updated kitchen features an island w/ sink & 3 bar seats, stainless steel appliances, soft-close cabinetry, gas range & smart refrigerator. New windows provide abundant natural light, complemented by recessed lighting. Sliding glass doors open to the redesigned backyard w/ fire pit seating area, outdoor dining space & lawn. Two spacious bedrooms & full bathroom are located downstairs, offering excellent flexibility. Upstairs features 2 additional bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite w/ ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet & private balcony w/ neighborhood & partial Bay views. Primary bath offers dual vanities & shower. Laundry hookups are conveniently located in the hallway. The spacious lot offers parking w/ detached 2-car garage & driveway plus a second paved driveway providing approximately 5 additional parking spaces or potential RV/boat parking. The detached garage may offer ADU potential. Conveniently located minutes from downtown Castro Valley, w/ easy access to restaurants, shopping, parks & major commuter routes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
6,344 sq ftLot Size
$599Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mindy Yasuda•DRE #02098217• Real Brokerage Technologies
Listed by Jennie Lok•DRE #02032545• Real Brokerage Technologies
West Castro Valley, located between Lake Chabot Regional Park and the Castro Valley BART station, is a hillside and suburban Castro Valley neighborhood with winding streets and bay-facing views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Castro Valley Boulevard and Redwood Road corridor, where independent cafes, taquerias, and small storefronts set a steady, local rhythm. Community pillars include the Castro Valley Marketplace, the Chabot Cinema, and the Castro Valley Arts Foundation. Housing leans toward mid-century ranch homes and updated split-levels, with pockets of newer infill near the main roads. Canyon edges and trailheads shape daily routines, while the boulevard keeps errands and meetups grounded in town.
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Offer insights
16972 Rolando Ave · $998,000
$1.06M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.06M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
26 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
109.7%
Most homes are selling 10% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplace
Bedrooms
Primary suite or retreat
More than one bedroom on the ground floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Double sinks
Shower and tub
Tile
Updated bathrooms
Full bathroom on the ground floor
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Hood over range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Island
Pantry
Quartz countertop
Breakfast bar
Dining area in living room
Laundry & utility
Gas dryer hookup
Laundry on the upper floor
Flooring
Tile
Vinyl or linoleum
Heating & cooling
Heat pump
Multi-zone cooling
Exterior features
Backyard
Balcony or patio
Deck
Home design
Two stories
Parking
Detached garage with 2 spaces
Parking area
7 total parking spaces
Construction
Crawl-space foundation
Bitumen roof
Utilities
Public utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Level 2 electric vehicle hookup (240 volts)
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome home to this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2-level home in Castro Valley. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the living room, dining area & kitchen, creating an inviting space for everyday living. The updated kitchen features an island w/ sink & 3 bar seats, stainless steel appliances, soft-close cabinetry, gas range & smart refrigerator. New windows provide abundant natural light, complemented by recessed lighting. Sliding glass doors open to the redesigned backyard w/ fire pit seating area, outdoor dining space & lawn. Two spacious bedrooms & full bathroom are located downstairs, offering excellent flexibility. Upstairs features 2 additional bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite w/ ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet & private balcony w/ neighborhood & partial Bay views. Primary bath offers dual vanities & shower. Laundry hookups are conveniently located in the hallway. The spacious lot offers parking w/ detached 2-car garage & driveway plus a second paved driveway providing approximately 5 additional parking spaces or potential RV/boat parking. The detached garage may offer ADU potential. Conveniently located minutes from downtown Castro Valley, w/ easy access to restaurants, shopping, parks & major commuter routes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41078785
Dec 5, 2024
Sold
$560,000
$336/sq ft
Nov 14, 2024
Pending
—
Nov 12, 2024
Listed
$529,000
$318/sq ft
Located around the corner from Mission Hills School, this home has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathrooms in 935 sq ft. Also a detached garage. An almost level corner lot. Not far from BART, freeways, and of course, the Boulevard. What it needs is a buyer with lots of vision and creative touch to provide the TLC to make it your own.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,554 (+217.3%)
$171,360 + $501,840
$673,200
2024
$2,381 (+1.5%)
$168,000 + $392,000
$560,000
2023
$2,345 (+5.8%)
$76,834 + $40,860
$117,694
2022
$2,216 (+6.2%)
$73,851 + $39,273
$113,124
2021
$2,086 (+2.9%)
$73,851 + $39,273
$113,124
2020
$2,027 (+0.8%)
$72,403 + $38,503
$110,906
2019
$2,012 (+9.4%)
$71,661 + $38,108
$109,769
2018
$1,838 (+4.4%)
$70,256 + $37,361
$107,617
2017
$1,760 (+5.1%)
$67,528 + $35,911
$103,439
2016
$1,675 (+2.4%)
$67,528 + $35,911
$103,439
2015
$1,636 (+1.5%)
$66,204 + $35,207
$101,411
2014
$1,612 (+1.1%)
$63,933 + $33,999
$97,932
2013
$1,594 (+1.4%)
$63,933 + $33,999
$97,932
2012
$1,571 (+3.2%)
$63,644 + $33,845
$97,489
2011
$1,522 (−0.8%)
$62,396 + $33,182
$95,578
2010
$1,535 (+1.5%)
$61,173 + $32,531
$93,704
2009
$1,513 (+7.5%)
$60,716 + $32,288
$93,004
2008
$1,408
$60,860 + $32,365
$93,225
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,344 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1947
Finished Sq. Ft.
935
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
935
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
080A022400100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
May 5, 2025 • Active
Building
Construct a second floor addition and a new second floor deck on a single-family home. Remodel the first floor to accommodate the new addition.
Addition
Apr 22, 2011 • Final
Building
Remove the existing roof and install new oriented strand board sheathing and dimensional shingles.
Roofing
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