Welcome to this beautifully refreshed home in Palomares Hills, one of Castro Valley’s most prestigious and sought-after communities. Offering 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and an oversized bonus room with a private balcony, this spacious residence combines a versatile floor plan with an impressive collection of recent upgrades and improvements. The thoughtfully designed layout includes a full bedroom and bathroom on the lower level, ideal for guests, extended family, or a private home office. The generously sized primary suite provides a peaceful retreat with two spacious closets, including a walk-in, a private balcony, and partial views. Step inside to discover a bright, move-in-ready interior featuring fresh paint throughout, brand-new luxury vinyl flooring and carpet, new baseboards, and newly installed LED recessed lighting. Additional updates include a new kitchen refrigerator, kitchen faucet, designer chandeliers, bathroom faucets, towel racks, cabinet hardware, doorknobs, hinges, doorstops, and more! The improvements continue outside with refreshed exterior paint, a repainted rear deck and balcony, newly painted garage door, and two new exterior light fixtures. Both the front and backyard have been tastefully landscaped, while the backyard features new sod, trees, rose bushes, shrubs, mulch, bender board, and five new irrigation valves. A charming deck provides the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy peaceful evenings outdoors. Additional improvements include Section One clearance, drainage improvements, and new downspouts. Located within the highly regarded Jensen Ranch Elementary School District and just minutes from shopping and freeway access, this home offers an exceptional combination of comfort, convenience, and community. Residents of Palomares Hills enjoy an impressive collection of resort-style amenities, including a clubhouse, Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis, basketball, bocce ball and pickleball courts, along with private security patrol. With its flexible floor plan, beautifully landscaped setting, extensive recent improvements, and desirable Palomares Hills location, this home is truly move-in ready and prepared for its next chapter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$649Price/Sq.Ft.
$78/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Camille Ahern•DRE #01865464• Coldwell Banker Realty
Est. $4,978 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 19491 Edwin Markham
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41147427
Oct 12, 2026
Sold
$1,900,000
$649/sq ft
Sep 18, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 8, 2026
Listed
$1,750,000
$598/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41146919
Sep 8, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,935 (+2.4%)
$147,926 + $383,551
$531,477
2024
$6,775 (+1.8%)
$145,026 + $376,031
$521,057
2023
$6,658 (+2.1%)
$142,182 + $368,659
$510,841
2022
$6,522 (+2.7%)
$136,662 + $354,346
$491,008
2021
$6,352 (+2.4%)
$136,662 + $354,346
$491,008
2020
$6,206 (−1.7%)
$133,982 + $347,398
$481,380
2019
$6,314 (+2.9%)
$132,609 + $343,837
$476,446
2018
$6,134 (+2.7%)
$130,009 + $337,096
$467,105
2017
$5,972 (+5.1%)
$124,961 + $324,008
$448,969
2016
$5,681 (+7.0%)
$124,961 + $324,008
$448,969
2015
$5,309 (+1.4%)
$122,511 + $317,655
$440,166
2014
$5,238 (+0.9%)
$118,309 + $306,758
$425,067
2013
$5,192 (+2.1%)
$118,309 + $306,758
$425,067
2012
$5,085 (+1.4%)
$117,775 + $305,373
$423,148
2011
$5,016 (+0.7%)
$115,465 + $299,386
$414,851
2010
$4,979 (−0.4%)
$113,201 + $293,516
$406,717
2009
$4,999 (+3.5%)
$112,356 + $291,323
$403,679
2008
$4,832
$112,623 + $292,017
$404,640
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1984
Sq. Ft.
2,927
Year built
1984
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
085A640401400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
PD
Planned Development District
Planned development districts, hereinafter designated as PD districts, are established to encourage the arrangement of a compatible variety of uses on suitable lands in such a manner that the resulting development will: be in accord with the policies of the General Plan of the county; provide efficient use of the land that includes preservation of significant open areas and natural and topographic landscape features with minimum alteration of natural land forms; provide an environment that will encourage the use of common open areas for neighborhood or community activities and other amenities; be compatible with and enhance the development of the general area; and create an attractive, efficient and safe environment.
Dec 11, 2023 • Final
Building
Replace a furnace with a similar unit.
HVAC
Aug 31, 2023 • Final
Building
Remove and replace windows and doors with new units of the same size and type.
Remodel
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, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Side Yard Access
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Double Vanity, Window
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
Fencing: Fenced
Pool Information
Pool Features: Community
Property Information
Living Area: 2927
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1984
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5000
Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
Utilities
Green Features Information
Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Toilet
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Has Association
Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Greenbelt, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Activities Available, Game Room, Guest Parking, Recreation Facilities
Association Name: PALOMARES HILLS HOA
Association Fee: $78
Association Fee Includes: Reserves, Management Fee
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,927
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 1984
County: Alameda County
APN: 085A640401400
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jensen Ranch Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Canyon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
9/10
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