Truly Impressive home in sought after Baywood Neighborhood in Castro Valley! Beautifully Maintained offering Exceptional Indoor-Outdoor living at its best. The interior offers Open Concept Living & Dining Room bathed in tons of natural light by floor to ceiling picture window; Chef's kitchen w/JennAir gas range, island, stainless appls, stone ctrs; Gorgeous wide plank oak style flooring thru out; Newly Renovated Family room/Den/Office; Contemporary Full bath offering walk in seamless shower & Porcelanosa vanity;Three oversized bedrm; Dual pane windows; plantation shutter; indoor laundry. Outdoors enjoy covered patio set up w/outdoor movie screen, Highlighted by Resort Style Screened Gazebo w/modular seating, & fire pit area-surrounded by flowering plants & shrubs. All the upgrades makes this a completely turn key home. SUPER convenient location minutes to HWY 580-BART-Trader Joes-Shops-Dining-Banking-CV Blvd & Redwood Rd. Don't Miss seeing this incredible home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
5,220 sq ftLot Size
$826Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Helen Rahimzadeh•DRE #01370526• Christie's Intl RE Sereno
Bought with Pam Volkmann•DRE #01192353• Christie's Intl RE Sereno
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40989767
May 23, 2022
Sold
$1,000,888
$834/sq ft
Apr 28, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 20, 2022
Listed
$850,888
$709/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40799341
Nov 16, 2017
Sold
$675,000
$563/sq ft
Oct 18, 2017
Pending
—
Oct 3, 2017
Listed
$675,000
$563/sq ft
+25
Spectacular & Sparkling Newly Remodeled! Beautiful New High-End Wide Panel Laminate flooring in every room, New designer interior paint, New interior doors, New fixtures, New bath vanity with dual sinks. Living & Dining Room filled with natural light. Floor plan offers 3 Oversized Bedrooms PLUS Extra room can be used as den/office/bonus room. Two full baths updated, inside laundry area, Lovely New front yard landscape & Huge fenced back yard with patio plus Storage Shed for extra storage. SUPER A++ Location convenient to BART, Hwy, Shopping, Schools, etc. Don't miss this turn key home!
Public Records
Sep 11, 2008
Sold
$320,000
$267/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40323354
Sep 17, 2008
Sold
$325,000
$271/sq ft
Aug 25, 2008
Listing Removed
—
May 29, 2008
Price Changed
$339,000
$283/sq ft
Apr 30, 2008
Relisted
—
Apr 22, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 23, 2008
Price Changed
$370,000
$308/sq ft
Mar 5, 2008
Price Changed
$385,000
$321/sq ft
Feb 12, 2008
Listed
$409,000
$341/sq ft
NEED TO CLOSE QUICKLY? LENDER HAS APPROVED SHORT SALE! Great opportunity. 3 Bed, 1 Bath, approx 1200 sqft in Castro Valley. Very convenient for commuters. LENDER APPROVED SHORT SALE! WE NEED AN OFFER ASAP
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40077209
Jul 1, 2005
Sold
$553,000
$461/sq ft
May 17, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2005
Listed
$509,950
$425/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11180290
May 28, 2003
Sold
$355,000
$296/sq ft
Apr 15, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Mar 24, 2003
Listed
$360,000
$300/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,739 (+0.6%)
$324,985 + $758,300
$1,083,285
2024
$12,662 (+6.8%)
$296,700 + $692,300
$989,000
2023
$11,854 (+26.2%)
$296,700 + $692,300
$989,000
2022
$9,395 (+1.0%)
$217,118 + $506,609
$723,727
2021
$9,298 (+1.3%)
$217,118 + $506,609
$723,727
2020
$9,179 (−0.8%)
$212,861 + $496,677
$709,538
2019
$9,250 (+6.6%)
$210,681 + $491,589
$702,270
2018
$8,679 (+75.4%)
$206,550 + $481,950
$688,500
2017
$4,948 (+6.1%)
$106,515 + $248,536
$355,051
2016
$4,665 (+2.7%)
$106,515 + $248,536
$355,051
2015
$4,541 (+5.7%)
$104,427 + $243,664
$348,091
2014
$4,298 (+1.3%)
$100,846 + $235,307
$336,153
2013
$4,242 (+5.8%)
$100,846 + $235,307
$336,153
2012
$4,011 (+4.5%)
$100,391 + $234,245
$334,636
2011
$3,839 (+5.3%)
$94,500 + $220,500
$315,000
2010
$3,645 (−1.0%)
$90,000 + $210,000
$300,000
2009
$3,683 (−37.6%)
$86,200 + $201,300
$287,500
2008
$5,903
$86,200 + $201,300
$287,500
Tax history for 2228 Lessley Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,739 (+0.6%)
$324,985 + $758,300
$1,083,285
2024
$12,662 (+6.8%)
$296,700 + $692,300
$989,000
2023
$11,854 (+26.2%)
$296,700 + $692,300
$989,000
2022
$9,395 (+1.0%)
$217,118 + $506,609
$723,727
2021
$9,298 (+1.3%)
$217,118 + $506,609
$723,727
2020
$9,179 (−0.8%)
$212,861 + $496,677
$709,538
2019
$9,250 (+6.6%)
$210,681 + $491,589
$702,270
2018
$8,679 (+75.4%)
$206,550 + $481,950
$688,500
2017
$4,948 (+6.1%)
$106,515 + $248,536
$355,051
2016
$4,665 (+2.7%)
$106,515 + $248,536
$355,051
2015
$4,541 (+5.7%)
$104,427 + $243,664
$348,091
2014
$4,298 (+1.3%)
$100,846 + $235,307
$336,153
2013
$4,242 (+5.8%)
$100,846 + $235,307
$336,153
2012
$4,011 (+4.5%)
$100,391 + $234,245
$334,636
2011
$3,839 (+5.3%)
$94,500 + $220,500
$315,000
2010
$3,645 (−1.0%)
$90,000 + $210,000
$300,000
2009
$3,683 (−37.6%)
$86,200 + $201,300
$287,500
2008
$5,903
$86,200 + $201,300
$287,500
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,220 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
1,200
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
415 012008200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 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
May 21, 2003 • Final
Building
Repair items specified in a termite report and replace the water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Aug 21, 1996 • Final
Building
Remove and replace a water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Parking Features: No Garage, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Updated Baths, Dual Flush Toilet, Granite
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fairview Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi
2/10
Bret Harte Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Hayward High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
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