Charming Baywood home. Newly painted interior and exterior. Hardwood floors refinished. Big backyard with sprinklers. Great location; walking distance to Trader Joe's, park, Castro Valley Bart and the Farmers Market. Minutes from Castro Valley's shops and restaurants. Easy access to 580 Freeway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
5,220 sq ftLot Size
$770Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Daniel Beck•DRE #01397523• BSR Realty Inc
Bought with Alba Campusano•DRE #01456632• BSR Realty Inc
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40713347
Oct 26, 2015
Sold
$447,000
$449/sq ft
Oct 7, 2015
Pending
—
Sep 23, 2015
Price Changed
$447,000
$449/sq ft
Aug 27, 2015
Listed
$459,000
$461/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40425418
Oct 10, 2009
Sold
$300,000
$301/sq ft
Aug 26, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Aug 19, 2009
Listed
$299,000
$300/sq ft
Charming, well maintained 2 bedroom/ 1 bath Baywood home.This is a great well maintained home. It charming and in a comfortable neighborhood. Excellent for first time home buyers. Move in condition.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,274 (+2.5%)
$161,917 + $377,807
$539,724
2024
$7,093 (+1.9%)
$158,743 + $370,401
$529,144
2023
$6,961 (+2.3%)
$155,631 + $363,139
$518,770
2022
$6,802 (+1.1%)
$149,588 + $349,039
$498,627
2021
$6,728 (+1.3%)
$149,588 + $349,039
$498,627
2020
$6,640 (−0.7%)
$146,655 + $342,196
$488,851
2019
$6,689 (+6.4%)
$145,152 + $338,689
$483,841
2018
$6,287 (+2.5%)
$142,306 + $332,049
$474,355
2017
$6,132 (+6.0%)
$136,782 + $319,158
$455,940
2016
$5,786 (+34.3%)
$136,782 + $319,158
$455,940
2015
$4,309 (+5.7%)
$134,100 + $312,900
$447,000
2014
$4,077 (+1.3%)
$94,768 + $221,125
$315,893
2013
$4,023 (+2.2%)
$94,768 + $221,125
$315,893
2012
$3,938 (+1.9%)
$94,340 + $220,128
$314,468
2011
$3,864 (+2.2%)
$92,491 + $215,812
$308,303
2010
$3,781 (+45.4%)
$90,677 + $211,581
$302,258
2009
$2,600 (+172.5%)
$90,000 + $210,000
$300,000
2008
$954
$62,196 + $127,448
$189,644
Tax history for 2265 Reading Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,274 (+2.5%)
$161,917 + $377,807
$539,724
2024
$7,093 (+1.9%)
$158,743 + $370,401
$529,144
2023
$6,961 (+2.3%)
$155,631 + $363,139
$518,770
2022
$6,802 (+1.1%)
$149,588 + $349,039
$498,627
2021
$6,728 (+1.3%)
$149,588 + $349,039
$498,627
2020
$6,640 (−0.7%)
$146,655 + $342,196
$488,851
2019
$6,689 (+6.4%)
$145,152 + $338,689
$483,841
2018
$6,287 (+2.5%)
$142,306 + $332,049
$474,355
2017
$6,132 (+6.0%)
$136,782 + $319,158
$455,940
2016
$5,786 (+34.3%)
$136,782 + $319,158
$455,940
2015
$4,309 (+5.7%)
$134,100 + $312,900
$447,000
2014
$4,077 (+1.3%)
$94,768 + $221,125
$315,893
2013
$4,023 (+2.2%)
$94,768 + $221,125
$315,893
2012
$3,938 (+1.9%)
$94,340 + $220,128
$314,468
2011
$3,864 (+2.2%)
$92,491 + $215,812
$308,303
2010
$3,781 (+45.4%)
$90,677 + $211,581
$302,258
2009
$2,600 (+172.5%)
$90,000 + $210,000
$300,000
2008
$954
$62,196 + $127,448
$189,644
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,220 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1968
Sq. Ft.
996
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
415 012007100
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
Dec 28, 2015 • Final
Building
Electrical
Dec 28, 2015 • Final
Building
Remodel a kitchen and bathroom. Work includes replacing sheetrock, cabinets, countertops, a bathtub and shower combination, a sink, and a toilet. Retrofit windows throughout the house.
Bathroom
Electrical
Kitchen
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 Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile,Eat In Kitchen,Electric Range/Cooktop,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 996
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Storage
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 996
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1948
Lot Information
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Size Square Feet: 5220
Lot Size Area: 0.119
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.119
Lot Features: Level
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 996
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,220 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Alameda County
APN: 415 012007100
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Fairview Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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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