Welcome to Walnut! This charming property consists of a 2-bedroom,1-bath house (1122sf) inclusive of a beautifully updated kitchen, good lighting, and easy indoor-outdoor flow. Plus a 377 sq. ft. detached structure, offering additional space for an office, third bedroom, or teen zone - complete with a ½ bath. Situated atop a hillside, this location is quiet and with relaxing hillside views. Enjoy weekend entertaining or evening meals on the expansive deck. Solar panels (owned) and a Franklin Smart Battery offer energy efficiency and savings. Located on a serene street, there’s Parsons Park on one end and Castro Valley Community Park on the other. With easy access to Lake Chabot through a nearby neighborhood gate, outdoor adventures are just around the corner. Plus, you're less than one mile to Chabot Elementary. Don’t miss this unique gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
7,500 sq ftLot Size
$721Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Amanda Brunato•DRE #02021495• Compass
Bought with Victor Torres•DRE #01468993• VT REALTY & FINANCIAL SERVICES
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41090741
May 30, 2025
Sold
$900,000
$600/sq ft
May 4, 2025
Pending
—
Apr 18, 2025
Price Changed
$879,000
$586/sq ft
Apr 15, 2025
Relisted
—
Apr 12, 2025
Pending
—
Mar 25, 2025
Listed
$999,000
$666/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40925775
Nov 25, 2020
Sold
$885,000
$590/sq ft
Oct 21, 2020
Pending
—
Oct 16, 2020
Listed
$849,000
$566/sq ft
+35
This sensational Castro Valley home is the one you have been waiting for. Located in the very desirable Chabot neighborhood. Walking distance to Public Market, Lake Chabot, Community Center park and downtown. With 2 spacious bedrooms, 1.5 baths and 1413 of living space you will enjoy a perfect setting for relaxing & entertaining. The recently renovated gourmet kitchen will inspire your inner chef with its stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, new electrical and custom handmade tile. Recently renovated bathroom with all new Kohler fixtures and new vanity top. Enjoy your evenings and weekends in your beautifully landscaped backyard and deck with breathtaking views. Bonus space in the converted garage is perfect for home office, crafts or exercise, including large closet laundry and half bath. Don’t miss out on this Castro Valley gem as it won’t last long.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40445610
Mar 19, 2010
Sold
$380,000
$254/sq ft
Jan 25, 2010
Pending
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Jan 13, 2010
Listed
$380,000
$254/sq ft
RARE AND IDEAL LOCATION ... in established CV hills, desired school district, walk to neighborhood park, community center, shopping, and more!Wonderful deck overlooking beautiful views ... private setting, lots of trees .. charming updated home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40126740
Jan 20, 2006
Sold
$519,000
$346/sq ft
Dec 16, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Nov 18, 2005
Listed
$519,000
$346/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11057336
Sep 19, 2000
Sold
$302,000
$201/sq ft
Aug 23, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2000
Listed
$299,900
$200/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #20023899
Sep 19, 2000
Sold
$302,000
$201/sq ft
Jul 17, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2000
Listed
$299,900
$200/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,091 (+2.2%)
$287,382 + $670,559
$957,941
2024
$11,825 (+1.6%)
$287,382 + $670,559
$957,941
2023
$11,643 (+1.9%)
$281,748 + $657,413
$939,161
2022
$11,424 (+2.6%)
$270,810 + $631,890
$902,700
2021
$11,134 (+89.4%)
$270,810 + $631,890
$902,700
2020
$5,879 (−1.7%)
$265,500 + $619,500
$885,000
2019
$5,981 (+2.9%)
$134,547 + $313,943
$448,490
2018
$5,810 (+2.7%)
$131,909 + $307,788
$439,697
2017
$5,656 (+5.1%)
$126,788 + $295,839
$422,627
2016
$5,380 (+7.0%)
$126,788 + $295,839
$422,627
2015
$5,028 (+1.4%)
$124,303 + $290,041
$414,344
2014
$4,959 (+0.9%)
$120,039 + $280,092
$400,131
2013
$4,914 (+2.1%)
$120,039 + $280,092
$400,131
2012
$4,812 (+1.4%)
$119,498 + $278,829
$398,327
2011
$4,746 (−15.5%)
$117,155 + $273,362
$390,517
2010
$5,618 (+5.1%)
$114,858 + $268,002
$382,860
2009
$5,344 (−17.2%)
$138,000 + $322,000
$460,000
2008
$6,457
$130,500 + $304,500
$435,000
Tax history for 18176 Walnut Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,091 (+2.2%)
$287,382 + $670,559
$957,941
2024
$11,825 (+1.6%)
$287,382 + $670,559
$957,941
2023
$11,643 (+1.9%)
$281,748 + $657,413
$939,161
2022
$11,424 (+2.6%)
$270,810 + $631,890
$902,700
2021
$11,134 (+89.4%)
$270,810 + $631,890
$902,700
2020
$5,879 (−1.7%)
$265,500 + $619,500
$885,000
2019
$5,981 (+2.9%)
$134,547 + $313,943
$448,490
2018
$5,810 (+2.7%)
$131,909 + $307,788
$439,697
2017
$5,656 (+5.1%)
$126,788 + $295,839
$422,627
2016
$5,380 (+7.0%)
$126,788 + $295,839
$422,627
2015
$5,028 (+1.4%)
$124,303 + $290,041
$414,344
2014
$4,959 (+0.9%)
$120,039 + $280,092
$400,131
2013
$4,914 (+2.1%)
$120,039 + $280,092
$400,131
2012
$4,812 (+1.4%)
$119,498 + $278,829
$398,327
2011
$4,746 (−15.5%)
$117,155 + $273,362
$390,517
2010
$5,618 (+5.1%)
$114,858 + $268,002
$382,860
2009
$5,344 (−17.2%)
$138,000 + $322,000
$460,000
2008
$6,457
$130,500 + $304,500
$435,000
*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
7,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1945
Sq. Ft.
1,413
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
084D116500800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 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 12, 2024 • Final
Building
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system with an energy storage system and a new electrical panel.
Battery
Electrical
Electric meter
Solar
Oct 31, 2014 • Final
Building
Remodel a kitchen by replacing cabinets, countertops, and a sink. Add new dedicated electrical circuits.
Electrical
Kitchen
Remodel
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
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Construction Materials: Composition Shingles, Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,499
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Side Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1499
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1945
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 7500
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Features: Sloped Up
Utilities
Green Features Information
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Utility Information
Electric: Other Solar, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Utilities: Natural Gas Available
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace Insert
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,413
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Alameda County
APN: 084D116500800
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Chabot Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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