Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath cottage nestled on a spacious lot in a peaceful country setting. Filled with warmth and character, this inviting home features beautiful hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace with built-in bookcases, and a updated bathroom showcasing a stylish quartz tub surround and vanity top. New laminate flooring in the kitchen and bath adds modern appeal and functionality. The expansive lot offers endless possibilities for gardening, entertaining, expansion, or simply enjoying the serene outdoor surroundings. Conveniently located less than a block from the community center park, tennis courts and basketball courts, this home provides easy access to recreation and neighborhood amenities. Enjoy the best of Castro Valley living with nearby access to Lake Chabot, top-rates schools, shopping, BART and major freeways for an easy commute. Located within the highly sought-after Castro Valley School District. Rare opportunity to enjoy country charm with exceptional convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,100 sq ftLot Size
$844Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Lisa Whittington•DRE #00702647• Adams Adams & Morris
Bought with Jovy Chow•DRE #01334482• RE/MAX Accord
Est. $2,828 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 18926 Walnut Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41138421
Jul 13, 2026
Sold
$780,000
$844/sq ft
Jun 28, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 15, 2026
Listed
$756,000
$818/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,262 (+2.6%)
$134,467 + $68,300
$202,767
2024
$3,178 (+2.2%)
$134,467 + $68,300
$202,767
2023
$3,109 (+2.5%)
$131,830 + $66,961
$198,791
2022
$3,034 (+2.8%)
$126,711 + $64,361
$191,072
2021
$2,951 (+2.4%)
$126,711 + $64,361
$191,072
2020
$2,882 (−1.5%)
$124,227 + $63,099
$187,326
2019
$2,924 (+2.9%)
$122,954 + $62,453
$185,407
2018
$2,841 (+2.8%)
$120,544 + $61,228
$181,772
2017
$2,764 (+5.1%)
$115,863 + $58,851
$174,714
2016
$2,630 (+7.0%)
$115,863 + $58,851
$174,714
2015
$2,459 (+2.1%)
$113,592 + $57,697
$171,289
2014
$2,409 (+1.6%)
$109,694 + $55,718
$165,412
2013
$2,371 (+2.4%)
$109,694 + $55,718
$165,412
2012
$2,316 (+1.4%)
$109,199 + $55,466
$164,665
2011
$2,284 (+0.8%)
$107,059 + $54,379
$161,438
2010
$2,265
$104,959 + $53,312
$158,271
2009
$2,265 (+4.7%)
$104,175 + $52,914
$157,089
2008
$2,163
$104,423 + $53,040
$157,463
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
924
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
084D116802000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms
Appliances: Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Cabinets, Dryer, In Garage, Washer
Street Level Features: 1 Bath, 2 Bedrooms, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Room Information
Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Disposal,Electric Range/Cooktop,Other,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Self-Cleaning Oven,Tile Counters
Rooms Total: 5
Room Type: No Additional Rooms
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 924
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Up
Fencing: Fenced, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 924
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1950
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 8100
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Features: Sloped Up, Back Yard, Front Yard
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Floor Furnace
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 924
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Alameda County
APN: 084D116802000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Chabot Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
Provided by GreatSchools
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