Welcome to 1706 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA — a rare gem offering privacy, comfort, and stunning scenery in a prime location. This beautifully maintained single-story Ranch-style home features 3 bedrooms, 2 updated bathrooms, and 1,636 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Situated on a sprawling 10,290 square foot corner lot, the property borders the East Bay MUD watershed, giving you only one direct neighbor and the peaceful presence of nature as your backdrop. The open floor plan is enhanced by an abundance of natural light, classic refinished red oak hardwood floors, dual-pane windows, and custom light fixtures throughout. The updated kitchen includes sleek Corian countertops, while both bathrooms feature Corian enclosures and new plumbing fixtures, blending function and style seamlessly. Outdoors, the multi-terraced backyard is a private retreat, complete with a spacious spa and gazebo-perfect for relaxing or entertaining as you take in the sweeping views and spectacular sunsets. Property come "Paid Solar Panels" The lot offers ample room for RV or boat parking and even the potential for an ADU addition, giving future homeowners unlimited possibilities for expansion or customization. Easy Access to Hwy 580/680/238/880 & just minutes from CV BART a rare Jem
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
10,290 sq ftLot Size
$660Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Joseph Chavez•DRE #00998722• Excel Realty
Contact: 925-525-0976
Bought with Diane Shoemaker•DRE #00812808• Engel & Volkers
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41099931
Jul 8, 2025
Sold
$975,000
$596/sq ft
Jun 10, 2025
Pending
—
Jun 3, 2025
Listed
$925,000
$565/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 4, 1971
Sold
$32,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,141 (+3.1%)
$292,500 + $682,500
$975,000
2024
$2,077 (+7.5%)
$53,939 + $50,261
$104,200
2023
$1,931 (+3.2%)
$52,881 + $49,276
$102,157
2022
$1,871 (+2.0%)
$50,828 + $47,362
$98,190
2021
$1,833 (+1.8%)
$50,828 + $47,362
$98,190
2020
$1,800 (−0.3%)
$49,831 + $46,434
$96,265
2019
$1,806 (+5.4%)
$49,321 + $45,958
$95,279
2018
$1,713 (+2.8%)
$48,354 + $45,057
$93,411
2017
$1,667 (+5.4%)
$46,476 + $43,307
$89,783
2016
$1,581 (+4.0%)
$46,476 + $43,307
$89,783
2015
$1,520 (+6.1%)
$45,565 + $42,458
$88,023
2014
$1,432 (+2.7%)
$44,001 + $41,001
$85,002
2013
$1,394 (+2.9%)
$44,001 + $41,001
$85,002
2012
$1,355 (+0.9%)
$43,803 + $40,816
$84,619
2011
$1,343 (+2.0%)
$42,944 + $40,016
$82,960
2010
$1,316 (−0.2%)
$42,102 + $39,231
$81,333
2009
$1,319 (+6.9%)
$41,787 + $38,938
$80,725
2008
$1,234
$41,887 + $39,031
$80,918
Tax history for 1706 Grove Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,141 (+3.1%)
$292,500 + $682,500
$975,000
2024
$2,077 (+7.5%)
$53,939 + $50,261
$104,200
2023
$1,931 (+3.2%)
$52,881 + $49,276
$102,157
2022
$1,871 (+2.0%)
$50,828 + $47,362
$98,190
2021
$1,833 (+1.8%)
$50,828 + $47,362
$98,190
2020
$1,800 (−0.3%)
$49,831 + $46,434
$96,265
2019
$1,806 (+5.4%)
$49,321 + $45,958
$95,279
2018
$1,713 (+2.8%)
$48,354 + $45,057
$93,411
2017
$1,667 (+5.4%)
$46,476 + $43,307
$89,783
2016
$1,581 (+4.0%)
$46,476 + $43,307
$89,783
2015
$1,520 (+6.1%)
$45,565 + $42,458
$88,023
2014
$1,432 (+2.7%)
$44,001 + $41,001
$85,002
2013
$1,394 (+2.9%)
$44,001 + $41,001
$85,002
2012
$1,355 (+0.9%)
$43,803 + $40,816
$84,619
2011
$1,343 (+2.0%)
$42,944 + $40,016
$82,960
2010
$1,316 (−0.2%)
$42,102 + $39,231
$81,333
2009
$1,319 (+6.9%)
$41,787 + $38,938
$80,725
2008
$1,234
$41,887 + $39,031
$80,918
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,290 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1951
Sq. Ft.
1,636
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
415 014003900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 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
Jan 8, 2019 • Final
Building
Replace a tankless water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Nov 27, 2018 • Final
Building
Construct stepped concrete retaining walls with a parking pad, stairs, landings, and guardrails to the left of a single-family home.
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, RV/Boat Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Side Yard, Storage, Terraced Down, Terraced Up, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance
Fencing: Fenced, Full
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Has Spa
Property Information
Living Area: 1636
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1951
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 10290
Lot Size Area: 0.24
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Premium Lot, Secluded, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Waterfront Features: Reservoir
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,636
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,290 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Alameda County
APN: 415 014003900
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fairview Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.9mi
2/10
Bret Harte Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Hayward High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
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