EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR BUYERS & INVESTORS! Charming 2-bed, 1.5-bath townhome in Castro Valley's desirable Baker Road community offers tremendous value! 1,056 sq ft with fresh paint, new carpeting in bedrooms/stairs, and new laminate flooring downstairs. Dual pane windows throughout. Kitchen and bathrooms are ready for your updates and personal vision. Spacious two-story floor plan with abundant natural light. Private back patio perfect for relaxing. Two assigned parking spaces (one covered). Well-maintained 18-unit complex with LOW HOA dues of only $364/month including water, trash, exterior maintenance, and landscaping! PRIME LOCATION: Walk to BART - commuter's dream! Close to Castro Valley Boulevard shopping and dining. Easy freeway access to 580, 238, and 880. Castro Valley School District. INCREDIBLE VALUE - Recent comparable sales in this complex sold for $626,000 and $635,000 after full remodels. This is your chance to add value and build equity! Perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone wanting to customize their home. Don't miss this opportunity in a fantastic location with great schools and low HOA!
CondoProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.83 acresLot Size
$503Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Robin Young•DRE #01162115• Compass
Bought with Nero Chualong•DRE #01848651• KW Advisors
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41115252
Nov 24, 2025
Sold
$540,000
$511/sq ft
Nov 5, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 28, 2025
Listed
$499,800
$473/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40292132
Jan 30, 2008
Sold
$350,000
$331/sq ft
Oct 24, 2007
Listing Removed
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Sep 11, 2007
Price Changed
$359,900
$341/sq ft
Aug 22, 2007
Listed
$369,900
$350/sq ft
+1
Very clean and quiet Unit and Complex. Unit has been updated with new flooring, carpet, granite counters & new appliances. Baths also updated. Close to Freeways and Schools. Call to see if you qualify for a $25,000 grant to purchase this house.
Public Records
Nov 20, 2007
Sold
$350,000
$331/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40244159
Aug 7, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 25, 2007
Price Changed
*
May 3, 2007
Price Changed
*
Mar 28, 2007
Price Changed
*
Feb 21, 2007
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40166925
Jun 13, 2006
Listing Removed
—
May 15, 2006
Listed
*
Public Records
Jan 5, 1976
Sold
$32,900
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,183 (+2.4%)
$137,910 + $321,790
$459,700
2024
$6,038 (+1.8%)
$137,910 + $321,790
$459,700
2023
$5,930 (+2.1%)
$135,206 + $315,481
$450,687
2022
$5,806 (+2.7%)
$129,957 + $303,234
$433,191
2021
$5,653 (+2.4%)
$129,957 + $303,234
$433,191
2020
$5,522 (−1.7%)
$127,410 + $297,290
$424,700
2019
$5,617 (+2.9%)
$126,103 + $294,242
$420,345
2018
$5,456 (+2.7%)
$123,632 + $288,475
$412,107
2017
$5,310 (+5.2%)
$118,832 + $277,276
$396,108
2016
$5,050 (+20.4%)
$118,832 + $277,276
$396,108
2015
$4,193 (+1.1%)
$116,502 + $271,839
$388,341
2014
$4,146 (+40.9%)
$99,000 + $231,000
$330,000
2013
$2,943 (+0.6%)
$99,000 + $231,000
$330,000
2012
$2,925 (−4.7%)
$67,500 + $157,500
$225,000
2011
$3,068 (−12.2%)
$67,500 + $157,500
$225,000
2010
$3,495 (−2.9%)
$71,100 + $165,900
$237,000
2009
$3,599 (−15.8%)
$82,500 + $192,500
$275,000
2008
$4,275
$85,200 + $198,800
$284,000
Tax history for 21053 Baker Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,183 (+2.4%)
$137,910 + $321,790
$459,700
2024
$6,038 (+1.8%)
$137,910 + $321,790
$459,700
2023
$5,930 (+2.1%)
$135,206 + $315,481
$450,687
2022
$5,806 (+2.7%)
$129,957 + $303,234
$433,191
2021
$5,653 (+2.4%)
$129,957 + $303,234
$433,191
2020
$5,522 (−1.7%)
$127,410 + $297,290
$424,700
2019
$5,617 (+2.9%)
$126,103 + $294,242
$420,345
2018
$5,456 (+2.7%)
$123,632 + $288,475
$412,107
2017
$5,310 (+5.2%)
$118,832 + $277,276
$396,108
2016
$5,050 (+20.4%)
$118,832 + $277,276
$396,108
2015
$4,193 (+1.1%)
$116,502 + $271,839
$388,341
2014
$4,146 (+40.9%)
$99,000 + $231,000
$330,000
2013
$2,943 (+0.6%)
$99,000 + $231,000
$330,000
2012
$2,925 (−4.7%)
$67,500 + $157,500
$225,000
2011
$3,068 (−12.2%)
$67,500 + $157,500
$225,000
2010
$3,495 (−2.9%)
$71,100 + $165,900
$237,000
2009
$3,599 (−15.8%)
$82,500 + $192,500
$275,000
2008
$4,275
$85,200 + $198,800
$284,000
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
1,056
Year built
1976
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Alameda County
APN
084A001602200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
Nov 22, 2021 • Final
Building
Remove and replace an existing furnace in the same location.
HVAC
Nov 5, 2018 • Final
Building
Remove and replace a patio door with a new unit 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
Has Carport
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Closet
Upper Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Street Level Features: 0.5 Bath, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Association Fee Includes: Street, Reserves, Insurance, Trash, Hazard Insurance, Common Area Maint, Maintenance Grounds
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
HOA Transfer Fees: Paid by Seller
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,056
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Alameda County
APN: 084A001602200
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Castro Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Creekside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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