Way up near the top of Center St., this amazing custom on a most spectacular wooded lot backs to open space... like having Muir Woods for your backyard. Enchanting meandering stone paths, koi pond, multiple decks/entert. areas surrounded by towering redwoods - must see to believe. The house itself is also impressive, beautiful & large with a huge potential multi-generation/in-law on lower level w/french doors out to expansive private patio. 2 masters, 1 up & 1 downstairs. Also a jumbo laundry + a Craft Room. 2 brick fireplaces, large country kitchen w/updated stainless appliances, remodeled baths w/slab marble. Custom crown mouldings, baseboards, recessed lighting, maple stairs & 5 sets of french doors enhance the look and feel of quality. New 2-tone paint & rich flooring, tons of upgrades yet still offers upside-potential in one of Castro Valley's most desired neighborhoods.. Close to BART, K - 12 years of top schools, shopping, parks. Live "Above it All - In the Middle of it All."
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$576Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Brian Cooney•DRE #00993258• RE/MAX Accord
Bought with Jean Roxanne Chua•DRE #01986938• Redfin
Spacious home in a great location. Huge backyard with amazing features. Downstairs has extra living space and a master suite.
Minor updates through out the home and is extremely well kept. Cozy relaxing deck gives you a perfect spot to unwind.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40848314
Mar 7, 2019
Sold
$1,200,000
$399/sq ft
Jan 6, 2019
Pending
—
Dec 15, 2018
Listed
$1,159,000
$385/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40378656
Dec 5, 2008
Sold
$700,000
$233/sq ft
Nov 7, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Oct 30, 2008
Listed
$748,000
$249/sq ft
BEAUTIFUL,OPEN AND AIRY.THIS HOME HAS 2 FULL MASTER SUITES.BATHROOMS ALL UPDATED.2 FIREPLACES.CROWN MOLDING AND MORE.MYSTICAL AND AMAZING,THE BACKYARD SEEMS TO NEVER END.LUSH GARDEN,BEAUTIFUL KOI FISH POND AND WATERFALL.A MEANDERING PATH TAKES YOU TO THE REDWOODS.
Public Records
Aug 31, 1993
Sold
$299,500
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,360 (+2.2%)
$409,611 + $1,022,934
$1,432,545
2024
$16,987 (+6.3%)
$401,580 + $1,002,877
$1,404,457
2023
$15,986 (+1.8%)
$393,706 + $983,215
$1,376,921
2022
$15,696 (+2.6%)
$378,421 + $882,982
$1,261,403
2021
$15,301 (+2.3%)
$378,421 + $882,982
$1,261,403
2020
$14,954 (+42.9%)
$371,001 + $865,670
$1,236,671
2019
$10,467 (+2.9%)
$367,200 + $856,800
$1,224,000
2018
$10,171 (+2.7%)
$242,415 + $565,636
$808,051
2017
$9,905 (+5.1%)
$233,003 + $543,674
$776,677
2016
$9,424 (+7.0%)
$233,003 + $543,674
$776,677
2015
$8,808 (+1.1%)
$228,435 + $533,017
$761,452
2014
$8,713 (+0.6%)
$220,600 + $514,735
$735,335
2013
$8,657 (+2.0%)
$220,600 + $514,735
$735,335
2012
$8,488 (+1.3%)
$219,605 + $512,412
$732,017
2011
$8,375 (+4.7%)
$215,300 + $502,367
$717,667
2010
$7,997 (−3.0%)
$211,079 + $492,518
$703,597
2009
$8,241 (+43.5%)
$201,000 + $469,000
$670,000
2008
$5,743
$204,700 + $477,800
$682,500
Tax history for 18440 Center St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,360 (+2.2%)
$409,611 + $1,022,934
$1,432,545
2024
$16,987 (+6.3%)
$401,580 + $1,002,877
$1,404,457
2023
$15,986 (+1.8%)
$393,706 + $983,215
$1,376,921
2022
$15,696 (+2.6%)
$378,421 + $882,982
$1,261,403
2021
$15,301 (+2.3%)
$378,421 + $882,982
$1,261,403
2020
$14,954 (+42.9%)
$371,001 + $865,670
$1,236,671
2019
$10,467 (+2.9%)
$367,200 + $856,800
$1,224,000
2018
$10,171 (+2.7%)
$242,415 + $565,636
$808,051
2017
$9,905 (+5.1%)
$233,003 + $543,674
$776,677
2016
$9,424 (+7.0%)
$233,003 + $543,674
$776,677
2015
$8,808 (+1.1%)
$228,435 + $533,017
$761,452
2014
$8,713 (+0.6%)
$220,600 + $514,735
$735,335
2013
$8,657 (+2.0%)
$220,600 + $514,735
$735,335
2012
$8,488 (+1.3%)
$219,605 + $512,412
$732,017
2011
$8,375 (+4.7%)
$215,300 + $502,367
$717,667
2010
$7,997 (−3.0%)
$211,079 + $492,518
$703,597
2009
$8,241 (+43.5%)
$201,000 + $469,000
$670,000
2008
$5,743
$204,700 + $477,800
$682,500
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
13,680
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
3,007
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
084C088800700
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Pool
Last updated by owner on Jul 5, 2023.
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
Jun 8, 2023 • Final
Building
Construct a new in-ground swimming pool with pool equipment supported by solar photovoltaic panels.
Electrical
Pool and hot tub
Solar
Dec 12, 2006 • Final
Building
Remodel a bathroom. Install a new jetted tub and new electrical circuits. Construct a non-structural pony wall at the end of the tub.
Bathroom
Electrical
Plumbing
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Skylight, Stall Shower, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Office, Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Back
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 3007
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1963
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 13680
Lot Size Area: 0.31
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.31
Lot Features: Sloped Down, Level
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Gravity
Cooling: Central Air
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,007
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Alameda County
APN: 084C088800700
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 5, 2023
Around this home
Schools
Vannoy Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Canyon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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