Welcome to 18286 Center Street, ideally located in the desirable Upper Center neighborhood of Castro Valley. This beautifully updated home offers an ideal blend of space, comfort, and functionality with four spacious bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and two separate living areas—perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The inviting floor plan features a formal dining area, fresh interior paint, and new flooring throughout, making the home truly move-in ready. The backyard offers plenty of open space, ideal for outdoor gatherings and enjoying warm summer days. Additional highlights include updated bathrooms and fixtures, abundant storage, air conditioning, and solar. Located in an award-winning school district and just minutes from walking trails, parks, and local amenities, this is a property you won’t want to miss.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$549Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Leslie Foster•DRE #01804083• EXP Realty of California, Inc
Bought with Jaime Gonzalez•DRE #02081804• Envision Real Estate & Loan In
Est. $4,756 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 18286 Center St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41130283
May 12, 2026
Sold
$1,649,000
$549/sq ft
Apr 18, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 9, 2026
Listed
$1,639,000
$545/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40985476
May 2, 2022
Sold
$1,700,000
$566/sq ft
Mar 31, 2022
Pending
—
Mar 18, 2022
Listed
$1,549,000
$515/sq ft
+55
This sensational Castro Valley home is the one you have been waiting for. Located on upper Center Street in Castro Valley. This four bedroom, three bath homes has it all. This amazing home features, new paint throughout, new windows, new flooring, new lighting and so much more. Two spacious living spaces, formal dining and eat in kitchen. Enjoy your evenings and weekends in your newly landscaped backyard that backs up to open space. Beautiful views outside your kitchen window. This wonderful home will not last long! Open houses 3/19 & 3/20 from 1 to 4 pm. See you there!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40984896
Mar 19, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Dec 8, 2021
Sold
$1,400,000
$466/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,083 (+2.1%)
$503,400 + $1,174,600
$1,678,000
2024
$20,643 (+6.6%)
$513,900 + $1,199,100
$1,713,000
2023
$19,362 (+11.1%)
$504,000 + $1,176,000
$1,680,000
2022
$17,430 (+645.9%)
$420,000 + $980,000
$1,400,000
2021
$2,337 (+2.5%)
$420,000 + $980,000
$1,400,000
2020
$2,280 (−1.2%)
$51,870 + $90,603
$142,473
2019
$2,309 (+3.0%)
$51,338 + $89,674
$141,012
2018
$2,241 (+2.9%)
$50,332 + $87,916
$138,248
2017
$2,178 (+5.2%)
$48,378 + $84,503
$132,881
2016
$2,071 (+7.0%)
$48,378 + $84,503
$132,881
2015
$1,935 (+2.5%)
$47,429 + $82,846
$130,275
2014
$1,887 (+2.0%)
$45,802 + $80,003
$125,805
2013
$1,850 (+2.6%)
$45,802 + $80,003
$125,805
2012
$1,803 (+1.5%)
$45,595 + $79,642
$125,237
2011
$1,776 (+0.9%)
$44,701 + $78,080
$122,781
2010
$1,759 (+0.2%)
$43,824 + $76,550
$120,374
2009
$1,756 (+5.5%)
$43,497 + $75,978
$119,475
2008
$1,664
$43,600 + $76,158
$119,758
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
3,006
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
084C088801600
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
Mar 30, 2023 • Final
Building
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system.
Electrical
Solar
Jan 4, 2023 • Final
Building
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system on a residential building.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, In Unit, Laundry Chute, Inside
Upper Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Main Entry
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Terraced Down, Yard Space
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Living Area: 3006
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1962
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 10920
Lot Size Area: 0.25
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Lot Features: Landscaped
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,006
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Alameda County
APN: 084C088801600
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Vannoy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Canyon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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Local insights from Redfin agents
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 14 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 17% for direct sun exposure in Castro Valley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$1.84M – $2.22M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.