26459 Palomares Rd is a 5,522 square foot house on a 5.42 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 21, 2012 for $820,000. Based on Redfin's Castro Valley data, we estimate the home's value is $2,586,551.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
5.42 acresLot Size
$468Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,586,551
$1.8M since sold in September 2012$48K since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 40.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.85M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41056548
Jul 31, 2024
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Jun 13, 2024
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11105162
May 28, 2019
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11117783
May 28, 2019
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Sep 21, 2012
Sold
$820,000
$148/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40572989
Jun 6, 2012
Contingent
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Public Records
Jul 16, 2002
Sold
$1,415,000
$256/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11138154
Jun 2, 2002
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,835 (+2.1%)
$339,120 + $926,909
$1,266,029
2024
$14,535 (+1.3%)
$332,472 + $908,740
$1,241,212
2023
$14,345 (+14.9%)
$325,954 + $890,925
$1,216,879
2022
$12,480 (+2.5%)
$313,299 + $719,635
$1,032,934
2021
$12,174 (+2.3%)
$313,299 + $719,635
$1,032,934
2020
$11,906 (−1.7%)
$307,157 + $705,525
$1,012,682
2019
$12,117 (+2.8%)
$304,009 + $698,294
$1,002,303
2018
$11,781 (+2.6%)
$298,050 + $684,607
$982,657
2017
$11,481 (+5.1%)
$286,478 + $658,026
$944,504
2016
$10,923 (+15.9%)
$286,478 + $658,026
$944,504
2015
$9,426 (+0.7%)
$280,862 + $645,126
$925,988
2014
$9,361 (+0.4%)
$271,225 + $552,497
$823,722
2013
$9,325 (−36.7%)
$271,225 + $552,497
$823,722
2012
$14,733 (+9.3%)
$270,000 + $550,000
$820,000
2011
$13,475 (−1.8%)
$550,000 + $750,000
$1,300,000
2010
$13,718 (−24.8%)
$437,000 + $743,000
$1,180,000
2009
$18,236 (+2.6%)
$440,000 + $760,000
$1,200,000
2008
$17,769
$899,744 + $691,678
$1,591,422
Tax history for 26459 Palomares Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,835 (+2.1%)
$339,120 + $926,909
$1,266,029
2024
$14,535 (+1.3%)
$332,472 + $908,740
$1,241,212
2023
$14,345 (+14.9%)
$325,954 + $890,925
$1,216,879
2022
$12,480 (+2.5%)
$313,299 + $719,635
$1,032,934
2021
$12,174 (+2.3%)
$313,299 + $719,635
$1,032,934
2020
$11,906 (−1.7%)
$307,157 + $705,525
$1,012,682
2019
$12,117 (+2.8%)
$304,009 + $698,294
$1,002,303
2018
$11,781 (+2.6%)
$298,050 + $684,607
$982,657
2017
$11,481 (+5.1%)
$286,478 + $658,026
$944,504
2016
$10,923 (+15.9%)
$286,478 + $658,026
$944,504
2015
$9,426 (+0.7%)
$280,862 + $645,126
$925,988
2014
$9,361 (+0.4%)
$271,225 + $552,497
$823,722
2013
$9,325 (−36.7%)
$271,225 + $552,497
$823,722
2012
$14,733 (+9.3%)
$270,000 + $550,000
$820,000
2011
$13,475 (−1.8%)
$550,000 + $750,000
$1,300,000
2010
$13,718 (−24.8%)
$437,000 + $743,000
$1,180,000
2009
$18,236 (+2.6%)
$440,000 + $760,000
$1,200,000
2008
$17,769
$899,744 + $691,678
$1,591,422
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
A
Agricultural Districts
Agricultural districts, hereinafter designated as A districts, are established to promote implementation of general plan land use proposals for agricultural and other nonurban uses, to conserve and protect existing agricultural uses, and to provide space for and encourage such uses in places where more intensive development is not desirable or necessary for the general welfare.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Ranch
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Agriculture-Cropland
Mar 17, 2022 • Final
Residential roof-mounted solar pv, ess & electrical
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system with an energy storage system. Install a new electrical panel.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Feb 14, 2022 • Final
Building
Demolish an existing carport and construct a new accessory dwelling unit and garage building. The accessory dwelling unit will include a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living area, and dining room with a mini split system, tankless water heater, and a roof-mounted photovoltaic system. The garage will accommodate three cars and include a covered entry porch.
Addition
ADU
Electrical
Solar
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SAN LORENZO RHO
Living Sq. Ft: 5,522
Building Sq. Ft: 5,522
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: MAP H1 712
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 236,095
Municipality Name: CASTRO VALLEY UNINCORP
Acres: 5.42
County Use Description: IMPROVED RURAL-RESIDENTIAL HOM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,522
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Alameda County
APN: 085A290102203
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Palomares Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Canyon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
7/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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