In an established neighborhood is this beautifully updated home with gorgeous colorful landscaping. Inside, brand-new gleaming wood floors flow across the floor plan. Open concept dining and living room with fireplace. Tastefully updated kitchen with new quartz counters, wood cabinetry and new appliances. The home includes four bedrooms—one with full ensuite bath—and an additional second full bath. The family room features french doors to the backyard. Out back has a great brick patio for entertaining, fruit trees and raised garden beds. Detached two car garage with manual gate provide additional privacy. Large lot with ADU potential. 18778 Sandy is a wonderful home in a desirable location with close proximity to schools, shopping, and freeway access. It is a must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
7,425 sq ftLot Size
$823Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Laura Dobel•DRE #02144427• eXp Realty of California
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41040254
Dec 16, 2023
Price Changed
$1,275,000
$713/sq ft
Dec 15, 2023
Sold
$1,275,000
$713/sq ft
Dec 1, 2023
Pending
—
Oct 12, 2023
Listed
$1,299,000
$726/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,313 (+2.8%)
$390,150 + $918,650
$1,308,800
2024
$15,868 (+761.2%)
$390,150 + $918,650
$1,308,800
2023
$1,842 (+3.1%)
$382,500 + $892,500
$1,275,000
2022
$1,787 (+3.1%)
$48,287 + $45,052
$93,339
2021
$1,733 (+2.6%)
$48,287 + $45,052
$93,339
2020
$1,690 (−1.0%)
$47,340 + $44,169
$91,509
2019
$1,707 (+3.1%)
$46,855 + $43,716
$90,571
2018
$1,655 (+2.9%)
$45,936 + $42,859
$88,795
2017
$1,608 (+5.2%)
$44,152 + $41,195
$85,347
2016
$1,528 (+7.0%)
$44,152 + $41,195
$85,347
2015
$1,428 (+3.3%)
$43,287 + $40,387
$83,674
2014
$1,383 (+2.6%)
$41,801 + $39,001
$80,802
2013
$1,348 (+2.9%)
$41,801 + $39,001
$80,802
2012
$1,310 (+1.6%)
$41,613 + $38,825
$80,438
2011
$1,288 (+1.0%)
$40,797 + $38,064
$78,861
2010
$1,275 (+0.5%)
$39,997 + $37,318
$77,315
2009
$1,268 (+6.8%)
$39,698 + $37,039
$76,737
2008
$1,188
$39,792 + $37,127
$76,919
Tax history for 18778 Sandy Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,313 (+2.8%)
$390,150 + $918,650
$1,308,800
2024
$15,868 (+761.2%)
$390,150 + $918,650
$1,308,800
2023
$1,842 (+3.1%)
$382,500 + $892,500
$1,275,000
2022
$1,787 (+3.1%)
$48,287 + $45,052
$93,339
2021
$1,733 (+2.6%)
$48,287 + $45,052
$93,339
2020
$1,690 (−1.0%)
$47,340 + $44,169
$91,509
2019
$1,707 (+3.1%)
$46,855 + $43,716
$90,571
2018
$1,655 (+2.9%)
$45,936 + $42,859
$88,795
2017
$1,608 (+5.2%)
$44,152 + $41,195
$85,347
2016
$1,528 (+7.0%)
$44,152 + $41,195
$85,347
2015
$1,428 (+3.3%)
$43,287 + $40,387
$83,674
2014
$1,383 (+2.6%)
$41,801 + $39,001
$80,802
2013
$1,348 (+2.9%)
$41,801 + $39,001
$80,802
2012
$1,310 (+1.6%)
$41,613 + $38,825
$80,438
2011
$1,288 (+1.0%)
$40,797 + $38,064
$78,861
2010
$1,275 (+0.5%)
$39,997 + $37,318
$77,315
2009
$1,268 (+6.8%)
$39,698 + $37,039
$76,737
2008
$1,188
$39,792 + $37,127
$76,919
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,425
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,789
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
084C086501900
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 14, 2025.
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 20, 2026 • Final
Building
Replace a furnace with a similar unit.
HVAC
May 11, 2026 • Active
Building
Install a new electrical subpanel.
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: Detached, Off Street, Parking Spaces, Side Yard Access, Parking Lot, Garage Faces Rear, Private, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Window
Fireplace Features: Brick, Dining Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,789
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance, Yard Space
Fencing: Fenced, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1789
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1948
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 7425
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.17
Lot Features: Level, Front Yard
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
Location
School Information
High School District: Castro Valley (510) 537-3000
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,789
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,425 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Alameda County
APN: 084C086501900
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 14, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Proctor Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Creekside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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