Welcome home to 17119 Rolando Avenue! Amazing views of the Bay! Nestled in a sweet, well-established Castro Valley neighborhood, this delightful single-story home feels inviting from the moment you step up to the front door. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a bright, functional layout that makes great use of every square foot. Highlighted by solar panels for lower utility bills, this home combines charm with modern efficiency. Finished lower-level bonus/flex space with separate access, kitchenette, bath, and LVP flooring. Step outside to enjoy a peaceful backyard ready for gardening or summer BBQs, complete with breathtaking views and sunsets of the Bay, plus a fantastic future ADU opportunity! Complete with an attached garage and unbeatable convenience to top-rated schools, parks, BART, and local dining and quick access to 580 and 80 freeways. This is a sure fantastic East Bay opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
5,250 sq ftLot Size
$641Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Joseph Lee•DRE #01178873• Dream Real Estate Group
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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Offer insights
17119 Rolando Ave · $749,950
$782K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $782K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
53 days
The average home goes pending in 17 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
108.0%
Most homes are selling 8% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Dryer
Basement
Bonus room
Main entry
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
ENERGY STAR qualified equipment
Exterior features
Covered patio/porch
Back yard
Yard space
Sloped down lot
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Built in 1943
Parking
Attached garage
Garage faces front
1 garage space (covered)
Construction
Stucco and wood siding construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Photovoltaic system (third-party owned)
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41145151
Sep 29, 2026
Contingent
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Sep 29, 2026
Pending
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Sep 8, 2026
Relisted
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Aug 28, 2026
Contingent
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Aug 14, 2026
Listed
$749,950
$641/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40853861
Apr 23, 2019
Sold
$600,000
$513/sq ft
Mar 26, 2019
Pending
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Feb 19, 2019
Listed
$610,000
$521/sq ft
+26
Welcome home! This cute 2 bedroom 1 bath home features an updated Kitchen with a new stainless steel dishwasher, new stainless steel range/oven, new range hood, newer stainless steel refrigerator, breakfast nook, dining area, and wood floors. Newly remodeled bathroom featuring quartz paneled shower enclosure, cast iron tub, tile floors, and vanity with a quartz countertop. New Laminate floors throughout the living room and bedrooms, dual pane windows, indoor laundry room. New interior and exterior paint. Newly landscaped front yard. Spacious backyard with a large covered patio, fruit trees, bonus workshop/basement, and an amazing view of the San Francisco Bay. Open House Saturday and Sunday 3/23 and 3/24 1-4pm.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40360939
Sep 26, 2008
Sold
$370,000
$316/sq ft
Aug 31, 2008
Listing Removed
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Aug 6, 2008
Listed
$392,000
$335/sq ft
+4
Adorable, charming starter home with updated kitchen and updated bath. Newer roof, some dual-paned windows with panoramic VIEWS from the back of the house. Partial basement for the hobbyist. Fabulous backyard...garden and play space. quiet part of Rolando of of Camino Dolores, from John Dr.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,860 (+3.2%)
$204,805 + $477,880
$682,685
2024
$8,585 (+0.6%)
$200,790 + $468,510
$669,300
2023
$8,538 (+1.4%)
$196,853 + $459,324
$656,177
2022
$8,419 (+2.8%)
$189,210 + $441,491
$630,701
2021
$8,193 (+2.1%)
$189,210 + $441,491
$630,701
2020
$8,022 (+37.4%)
$185,500 + $432,835
$618,335
2019
$5,838 (+6.0%)
$183,600 + $428,400
$612,000
2018
$5,507 (+4.8%)
$128,133 + $298,979
$427,112
2017
$5,256 (+4.8%)
$123,158 + $287,370
$410,528
2016
$5,013 (+2.2%)
$123,158 + $287,370
$410,528
2015
$4,903 (+1.5%)
$120,744 + $281,737
$402,481
2014
$4,829 (+22.9%)
$116,603 + $272,074
$388,677
2013
$3,928 (+5.8%)
$116,603 + $272,074
$388,677
2012
$3,712 (−5.4%)
$93,000 + $217,000
$310,000
2011
$3,923 (−4.7%)
$87,000 + $203,000
$290,000
2010
$4,118 (+2.0%)
$94,500 + $220,500
$315,000
2009
$4,036 (+405.4%)
$97,500 + $227,500
$325,000
2008
$799
$97,500 + $227,500
$325,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,170
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,170
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
080A022700700
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
Jul 28, 2022 • Final
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Local insights from Redfin agents
Castro Valley's fall market offers great buyer leverage. While median prices hold steady around $1.2M, increased inventory gives you room to negotiate on homes needing updates. Turnkey properties still move fast in under 15 days, so act quickly with...
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
7 days above 88° expected this year, 13 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 • 94546
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 19% for direct sun exposure in Castro Valley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
6.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 17119 Rolando Ave
$777,908
$28K over list price of $750K
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