Enjoy Country Living in The City ! Just move in this one-of-a-kind 4 bdrm, 3 full bth, 2 story home w/ 2 bonus rooms, situated on an amazing 1.06 acre lot w/ lots off street parking. Relax, garden or play in the many parts of the yard featuring mature landscaping which includes backyard w/ patio & large lawn area overlooking the 2 barns & all the land beyond, belonging to this property. This home boasts a formal living & dining room w/ floor to ceiling windows, wood burning fireplace that opens to sunny eat-in kitchen/family room combo also w/ walls of windows. Open Sat & Sun 10/28 & 10/29 1-4
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
1.06 acresLot Size
$589Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Catherine Brent•DRE #01088138• BHHS Drysdale Properties
Bought with Bruce Craver•DRE #00603208• Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40801912
Nov 27, 2017
Sold
$1,460,000
$404/sq ft
Nov 5, 2017
Pending
—
Oct 26, 2017
Listed
$1,225,000
$339/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,473 (+2.2%)
$498,360 + $1,162,841
$1,661,201
2024
$20,038 (+1.5%)
$498,360 + $1,162,841
$1,661,201
2023
$19,751 (+1.8%)
$488,589 + $1,140,041
$1,628,630
2022
$19,400 (+2.6%)
$469,619 + $1,095,778
$1,565,397
2021
$18,916 (+2.3%)
$469,619 + $1,095,778
$1,565,397
2020
$18,490 (−1.9%)
$460,412 + $1,074,295
$1,534,707
2019
$18,850 (+2.9%)
$455,695 + $1,063,288
$1,518,983
2018
$18,322 (+548.2%)
$446,760 + $1,042,440
$1,489,200
2017
$2,826 (+5.1%)
$74,358 + $112,422
$186,780
2016
$2,688 (+7.0%)
$74,358 + $112,422
$186,780
2015
$2,512 (+2.2%)
$72,900 + $110,218
$183,118
2014
$2,459 (+1.5%)
$70,399 + $106,436
$176,835
2013
$2,422 (+2.4%)
$70,399 + $106,436
$176,835
2012
$2,364 (+1.5%)
$70,081 + $105,956
$176,037
2011
$2,329 (+0.8%)
$68,707 + $103,878
$172,585
2010
$2,310
$67,360 + $101,842
$169,202
2009
$2,310 (+4.7%)
$66,856 + $101,081
$167,937
2008
$2,206
$67,015 + $101,322
$168,337
Tax history for 18837 Lamson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,473 (+2.2%)
$498,360 + $1,162,841
$1,661,201
2024
$20,038 (+1.5%)
$498,360 + $1,162,841
$1,661,201
2023
$19,751 (+1.8%)
$488,589 + $1,140,041
$1,628,630
2022
$19,400 (+2.6%)
$469,619 + $1,095,778
$1,565,397
2021
$18,916 (+2.3%)
$469,619 + $1,095,778
$1,565,397
2020
$18,490 (−1.9%)
$460,412 + $1,074,295
$1,534,707
2019
$18,850 (+2.9%)
$455,695 + $1,063,288
$1,518,983
2018
$18,322 (+548.2%)
$446,760 + $1,042,440
$1,489,200
2017
$2,826 (+5.1%)
$74,358 + $112,422
$186,780
2016
$2,688 (+7.0%)
$74,358 + $112,422
$186,780
2015
$2,512 (+2.2%)
$72,900 + $110,218
$183,118
2014
$2,459 (+1.5%)
$70,399 + $106,436
$176,835
2013
$2,422 (+2.4%)
$70,399 + $106,436
$176,835
2012
$2,364 (+1.5%)
$70,081 + $105,956
$176,037
2011
$2,329 (+0.8%)
$68,707 + $103,878
$172,585
2010
$2,310
$67,360 + $101,842
$169,202
2009
$2,310 (+4.7%)
$66,856 + $101,081
$167,937
2008
$2,206
$67,015 + $101,322
$168,337
*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
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.06 Acres
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
3,618
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
084D116801000
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
Dec 1, 1998 • Final
Building
Replace the water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Jul 21, 1998 • Final
Building
Work on re-roofing.
Roofing
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, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only
Upper Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Linoleum, Tile, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Breakfast Bar,Counter - Tile,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Eat In Kitchen,Electric Range/Cooktop,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven Free Standing,Skylight(s),Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 9
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 3,618
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Living Area: 3618
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1943
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 46200
Lot Size Area: 1.06
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.06
Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Sloped Up
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,618
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.06 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Alameda County
APN: 084D116801000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Chabot Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Creekside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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