22838 Rancho Palomares Pl, Castro Valley, CA 94552
About this home
Absolutely stunning Five Canyons home! This is the sparkling home you have been waiting for! Soaring ceilings and clerestory windows let the light shine in! The elegant curved staircase is the centerpiece of this executive home made for entertaining. The practical floor plan features a Bedroom and a Full Bathroom on the main level. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The Master bedroom has a large retreat which can be an office or easily converted to a fifth bedroom! The large open concept kitchen features a center island, stainless steel appliances and a wall of windows to the back yard. The backyard has an amazing BBQ Pavilion with Grill, Refrigerator and Water. This is a "smart" house complete with whole house solar for electrical, EV car charger plug in garage, and ECO BEE Smart Thermostat! Highly-rated Castro Valley Unified School District. No HOA! Must See!
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
4,500 sq ftLot Size
$656Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Valerie Vicente•DRE #01827748• Coldwell Banker
Bought with Laurence Lee•DRE #02078960• Cheryl Cardamon, Broker
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40909603
Aug 18, 2020
Sold
$1,280,000
$500/sq ft
Jul 24, 2020
Pending
—
Jul 21, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 23, 2020
Listed
$1,298,000
$507/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40633318
Nov 6, 2013
Sold
$820,000
$320/sq ft
Oct 7, 2013
Pending
—
Sep 28, 2013
Listed
$828,000
$323/sq ft
+23
A fabulous home with many luxury upgrades. Beautiful hardwood floors. Elegant living room with high ceiling. Huge modern kitchen with extensive cabinet and counter space. 4th bedroom currently used as a downstairs den. Master retreat can be converted to 5th bedroom.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40376575
Jan 15, 2009
Sold
$641,000
$250/sq ft
Dec 2, 2008
Listing Removed
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Oct 20, 2008
Listed
$675,000
$264/sq ft
GREAT OPPORTUNITY to own this spacious home in exclusive 5 Canyons. Large Master Suite with sitting room. Open and spacious floorplan with soaring ceilings. Low maintenance landscaped front and back yards. Downstairs office and 3-car garage. BANK OWNED.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40330193
Mar 27, 2008
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Apr 7, 2003
Sold
$675,100
$264/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11175756
Apr 29, 2003
Sold
$675,000
$264/sq ft
Feb 28, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Feb 11, 2003
Listed
$675,000
$264/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11174220
Feb 22, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Aug 9, 1996
Sold
$348,500
$136/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,602 (+1.0%)
$423,959 + $989,237
$1,413,196
2024
$17,428 (+1.1%)
$415,649 + $969,848
$1,385,497
2023
$17,240 (+1.8%)
$407,500 + $950,835
$1,358,335
2022
$16,942 (+2.6%)
$391,680 + $913,920
$1,305,600
2021
$16,520 (+36.8%)
$391,680 + $913,920
$1,305,600
2020
$12,076 (−1.6%)
$384,000 + $896,000
$1,280,000
2019
$12,268 (+2.7%)
$275,734 + $643,379
$919,113
2018
$11,940 (+2.5%)
$270,329 + $630,768
$901,097
2017
$11,646 (+4.8%)
$259,835 + $606,281
$866,116
2016
$11,114 (+6.3%)
$259,835 + $606,281
$866,116
2015
$10,455 (+0.7%)
$254,740 + $594,394
$849,134
2014
$10,383 (+19.3%)
$246,000 + $574,000
$820,000
2013
$8,702 (+1.7%)
$246,000 + $574,000
$820,000
2012
$8,557 (+1.3%)
$201,095 + $469,223
$670,318
2011
$8,449 (+0.6%)
$197,153 + $460,025
$657,178
2010
$8,400 (−1.5%)
$193,288 + $451,006
$644,294
2009
$8,529 (−12.2%)
$191,844 + $447,636
$639,480
2008
$9,717
$210,900 + $430,100
$641,000
Tax history for 22838 Rancho Palomares Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,602 (+1.0%)
$423,959 + $989,237
$1,413,196
2024
$17,428 (+1.1%)
$415,649 + $969,848
$1,385,497
2023
$17,240 (+1.8%)
$407,500 + $950,835
$1,358,335
2022
$16,942 (+2.6%)
$391,680 + $913,920
$1,305,600
2021
$16,520 (+36.8%)
$391,680 + $913,920
$1,305,600
2020
$12,076 (−1.6%)
$384,000 + $896,000
$1,280,000
2019
$12,268 (+2.7%)
$275,734 + $643,379
$919,113
2018
$11,940 (+2.5%)
$270,329 + $630,768
$901,097
2017
$11,646 (+4.8%)
$259,835 + $606,281
$866,116
2016
$11,114 (+6.3%)
$259,835 + $606,281
$866,116
2015
$10,455 (+0.7%)
$254,740 + $594,394
$849,134
2014
$10,383 (+19.3%)
$246,000 + $574,000
$820,000
2013
$8,702 (+1.7%)
$246,000 + $574,000
$820,000
2012
$8,557 (+1.3%)
$201,095 + $469,223
$670,318
2011
$8,449 (+0.6%)
$197,153 + $460,025
$657,178
2010
$8,400 (−1.5%)
$193,288 + $451,006
$644,294
2009
$8,529 (−12.2%)
$191,844 + $447,636
$639,480
2008
$9,717
$210,900 + $430,100
$641,000
*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
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
2,560
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
417 016201900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 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.
Jun 21, 2016 • Final
Building
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system and a new electrical subpanel.
Electrical
Solar
Dec 19, 2000 • Final
Building
Electrical
Pool and hot tub
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: 3
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Side Yard Access, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Updated Baths
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Room Information
Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Breakfast Bar,Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Ice Maker Hookup,Pantry,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 9
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 2,560
Builder Name: Lyon
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Living Area: 2560
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1996
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4500
Lot Size Area: 0.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Lot Features: Level
Utilities
Green Features Information
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
High School District: Castro Valley (510) 537-3000
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,560
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: 1997
County: Alameda County
APN: 417 016201900
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Independent Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Creekside Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
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