Large home (poss 6 bed) 2446 sq ft. Upper Castro Valley Proctor School District, short walk to a large park. Newly renovated kitchen & baths w/ large family room beds separate entrance/in-law downstairs & deck/view of canyon. Has pre-paid PV solar system. No Lease. Upgraded panel-electric car.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
8,731 sq ftLot Size
$592Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Tim Fiebig•DRE #00657474• RE/MAX Accord
Bought with Mei Ng•DRE #01763652• HKH & Associates
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40754224
Redfin Estimate
$1,448,888
$649K since sold in August 2022$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 12.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming home in Castro Valley with lots of upgrades. Bright open floor plan with tons of natural light from big windows. Hardwood floors throughout main level, updated kitchen with breakfast counter. Beautiful deck off family room. Bonus family room...
downstairs fully remodeled with access to backyard. Minutes drive to highly desirable Proctor elementary school.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
David Sarwar
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Sale history for 17996 Almond Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Aug 5, 2022
Sold
$800,000
$327/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40754224
Nov 30, 2016
Sold
$839,000
$343/sq ft
Oct 15, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 15, 2016
Price Changed
$839,000
$343/sq ft
Sep 4, 2016
Price Changed
$864,000
$353/sq ft
Aug 19, 2016
Listed
$889,950
$364/sq ft
Large home (poss 6 bed) 2446 sq ft. Upper Castro Valley Proctor School District, short walk to a large park. Newly renovated kitchen & baths w/ large family room beds separate entrance/in-law downstairs & deck/view of canyon. Has pre-paid PV solar system. No Lease. Upgraded panel-electric car.
Public Records
Jun 29, 2004
Sold
$602,000
$246/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,313 (+2.2%)
$367,200 + $856,800
$1,224,000
2024
$14,983 (+0.3%)
$367,200 + $856,800
$1,224,000
2023
$14,934 (+24.3%)
$360,000 + $840,000
$1,200,000
2022
$12,019 (+5.5%)
$292,311 + $653,316
$945,627
2021
$11,390 (+2.3%)
$292,311 + $653,316
$945,627
2020
$11,132 (−1.9%)
$278,769 + $620,798
$899,567
2019
$11,342 (+2.9%)
$275,912 + $614,434
$890,346
2018
$11,024 (+2.7%)
$270,504 + $602,391
$872,895
2017
$10,737 (+19.2%)
$260,000 + $579,000
$839,000
2016
$9,004 (+14.9%)
$260,000 + $579,000
$839,000
2015
$7,835 (+7.2%)
$217,621 + $507,782
$725,403
2014
$7,309 (−1.3%)
$183,000 + $427,000
$610,000
2013
$7,409 (+6.9%)
$183,000 + $427,000
$610,000
2012
$6,930 (−1.0%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2011
$6,999 (+5.1%)
$171,600 + $400,400
$572,000
2010
$6,660 (−7.1%)
$172,500 + $402,500
$575,000
2009
$7,166 (−8.5%)
$163,500 + $381,500
$545,000
2008
$7,827
$176,400 + $411,600
$588,000
Tax history for 17996 Almond Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,313 (+2.2%)
$367,200 + $856,800
$1,224,000
2024
$14,983 (+0.3%)
$367,200 + $856,800
$1,224,000
2023
$14,934 (+24.3%)
$360,000 + $840,000
$1,200,000
2022
$12,019 (+5.5%)
$292,311 + $653,316
$945,627
2021
$11,390 (+2.3%)
$292,311 + $653,316
$945,627
2020
$11,132 (−1.9%)
$278,769 + $620,798
$899,567
2019
$11,342 (+2.9%)
$275,912 + $614,434
$890,346
2018
$11,024 (+2.7%)
$270,504 + $602,391
$872,895
2017
$10,737 (+19.2%)
$260,000 + $579,000
$839,000
2016
$9,004 (+14.9%)
$260,000 + $579,000
$839,000
2015
$7,835 (+7.2%)
$217,621 + $507,782
$725,403
2014
$7,309 (−1.3%)
$183,000 + $427,000
$610,000
2013
$7,409 (+6.9%)
$183,000 + $427,000
$610,000
2012
$6,930 (−1.0%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2011
$6,999 (+5.1%)
$171,600 + $400,400
$572,000
2010
$6,660 (−7.1%)
$172,500 + $402,500
$575,000
2009
$7,166 (−8.5%)
$163,500 + $381,500
$545,000
2008
$7,827
$176,400 + $411,600
$588,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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 13, 2015 • Final
Building
Upgrade the existing electrical service panel from 100 amps to 200 amps.
Electrical
Nov 10, 2014 • Final
Building
Install a residential backup battery unit to an existing photovoltaic system. The battery pack and charger will be located in a detached garage and connected to a critical load center on the house via underground conduit.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RUSSELL S ALLEN & PAULINE C AL
Living Sq. Ft: 2,446
Building Sq. Ft: 2,446
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,731
Municipality Name: CASTRO VALLEY UNINCORP
Acres: 0.2004
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,446
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,731 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1952
County: Alameda County
APN: 084D118001402
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Proctor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Creekside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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