Vintage Swagger with Modern Flow! Perched just above it all, this Castro Valley gem nails the balance—mid-century lines, swank vibes, and a sense of ease that just works. From the street, it’s a statement: low-slung, ultra-manicured, the kind of curb appeal that makes you slow down. Inside, everything flows. Living, dining, and kitchen glide from one to the next—open but grounded, anchored by original details that still hum with style. A rich wood built-in sets the tone in the living room, featuring a vintage Nutone built-in audio system. It’s not just cool—it’s soulful. A slider pulls you from the dining space to a generous deck floating above the valley, where sunsets stretch wide and slow. Bedrooms sit in their own wing—quiet, cohesive, full of character. The primary brings that soft mid-century mood. Two more bedrooms and a shared bath round it out—dialed in, totally vibing. And then the den—with a fireplace, patio access, and a mood that shifts easily from cozy to cocktail hour. Storage is abundant. The garage is huge. And out back, the tiered yard is ready for anything—gardens, an ADU, food plots, a studio. The weather’s on your side—temperate, golden, made for living outside. Easygoing, spacious, and full of character—this one just gets it right.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$798Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Aaron Brown•DRE #01821230• KW Advisors East Bay
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41101746
Jul 17, 2025
Sold
$1,360,000
$707/sq ft
Jun 26, 2025
Pending
—
Jun 17, 2025
Listed
$1,249,000
$650/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40651473
Apr 14, 2014
Sold
$735,000
$382/sq ft
Apr 7, 2014
Pending
—
Apr 1, 2014
Listed
$724,900
$377/sq ft
+5
Beautiful, colored stucco, 3Bd 2Bd on approx 1/3 acre w/circular drive & side access. Enjoy your morning coffee from the upper deck or BBQ from the lower deck overlooking the peaceful backyard. Tile entry & hall, hrdwd floors most dual pane windows, timeless Kit white washed cabinets & lndry chute.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,418 (+2.3%)
$306,452 + $594,517
$900,969
2024
$11,167 (+1.6%)
$306,452 + $594,517
$900,969
2023
$10,993 (+1.9%)
$300,445 + $582,863
$883,308
2022
$10,785 (+2.0%)
$288,780 + $560,233
$849,013
2021
$10,576 (+2.3%)
$288,780 + $560,233
$849,013
2020
$10,335 (−1.8%)
$283,120 + $554,720
$837,840
2019
$10,528 (+2.9%)
$280,217 + $549,034
$829,251
2018
$10,230 (+2.7%)
$274,725 + $538,272
$812,997
2017
$9,962 (+5.8%)
$264,060 + $517,376
$781,436
2016
$9,420 (+7.0%)
$264,060 + $517,376
$781,436
2015
$8,804 (+446.8%)
$258,882 + $502,232
$761,114
2014
$1,610 (+2.2%)
$42,601 + $58,507
$101,108
2013
$1,575 (+2.8%)
$42,601 + $58,507
$101,108
2012
$1,532 (+1.6%)
$42,409 + $58,243
$100,652
2011
$1,508 (+1.0%)
$41,578 + $57,101
$98,679
2010
$1,494 (+0.4%)
$40,762 + $55,982
$96,744
2009
$1,488 (+6.1%)
$40,458 + $55,563
$96,021
2008
$1,403
$40,554 + $55,695
$96,249
Tax history for 18561 Lamson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,418 (+2.3%)
$306,452 + $594,517
$900,969
2024
$11,167 (+1.6%)
$306,452 + $594,517
$900,969
2023
$10,993 (+1.9%)
$300,445 + $582,863
$883,308
2022
$10,785 (+2.0%)
$288,780 + $560,233
$849,013
2021
$10,576 (+2.3%)
$288,780 + $560,233
$849,013
2020
$10,335 (−1.8%)
$283,120 + $554,720
$837,840
2019
$10,528 (+2.9%)
$280,217 + $549,034
$829,251
2018
$10,230 (+2.7%)
$274,725 + $538,272
$812,997
2017
$9,962 (+5.8%)
$264,060 + $517,376
$781,436
2016
$9,420 (+7.0%)
$264,060 + $517,376
$781,436
2015
$8,804 (+446.8%)
$258,882 + $502,232
$761,114
2014
$1,610 (+2.2%)
$42,601 + $58,507
$101,108
2013
$1,575 (+2.8%)
$42,601 + $58,507
$101,108
2012
$1,532 (+1.6%)
$42,409 + $58,243
$100,652
2011
$1,508 (+1.0%)
$41,578 + $57,101
$98,679
2010
$1,494 (+0.4%)
$40,762 + $55,982
$96,744
2009
$1,488 (+6.1%)
$40,458 + $55,563
$96,021
2008
$1,403
$40,554 + $55,695
$96,249
*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
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,800
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
084D116501104
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
May 15, 2023 • Final
Building
Install a new electrical circuit for smoke detectors.
Electrical
Aug 29, 2018 • Final
Building
Install new insulation. Replace and rewire electrical outlets.
Electrical
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Den, Breakfast Bar
Appliances: Electric Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Chabot 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 • 0.8mi
9/10
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