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Off Market Jun 2024 for $2.3M

$2,432,496

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,181/mo

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4,069

sq ft

26465 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552

About this home

Serenity abounds in this picturesque canyon property on historic Palomares Creek, Castro Valley. With acreage and stunning natural surroundings, this is the perfect setting for your forever home. A spectacular architectural masterpiece awaits you amidst tranquility and the beauty of nature. 5.5 acres total land area including an approximate 30,000+ Sq ft front lot in Walnut trees, ready for your development, such as potential residential structure, ADU, vineyard, tennis courts, etc. Electronically gated, quaint bridge over the creek delivers you, your family and guests to the park-like setting for the residence. Exceptionally well built 4,069 Sq ft custom dream home with breath taking entry, formal dining, formal high beamed living room, high beamed family room and a secondary family room easily converted to a 4th bedroom as originally designed. Modern kitchen adjoining family room with gorgeous views of pebble-tec pool, rear large enclosed garden and magnificent natural heavily treed canyon hills. Private primary suite with high beamed ceiling, front garden views, large bathroom, walk-in closets and exercise area. One mile to the 580 Freeway provides easy access to the outside world!

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

5.51 acresLot Size

$598Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Bob Pace •DRE #01787031 • Intero Real Estate Services

Bought with Nancy Valett •DRE #01741240

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41057148

Redfin Estimate

$2,432,496

$47K since sold in June 2024$18K since July

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This home's estimate is 38.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.76M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,685,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,067 sq ft
26446 Fairview, Castro Valley, CA 94542
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,625,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,124 sq ft
31067 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,800,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,045 sq ft
4080 Woodstock Rd, Hayward, CA 94542
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,500,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,552 sq ft
26918 Claiborne Ct, Hayward, CA 94542
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,010,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,038 sq ft
25477 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,938,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,653 sq ft
28745 Fox Hollow Dr, Hayward, CA 94542
RDH Diversified Properties, Inc, RDH Diversified Properties, Inc

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Market trends in 94552, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.0%

+1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$97K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

1 days MoM

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4 MoM

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Sale history for 26465 Palomares Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41057148

Jun 25, 2024

Sold

$2,385,000

$586/sq ft

May 2, 2024

Contingent

—

Apr 23, 2024

Listed

$2,395,000

$589/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40942792

May 21, 2021

Sold

$2,200,000

$541/sq ft

Apr 29, 2021

Pending

—

Mar 25, 2021

Listed

$2,175,000

$535/sq ft

+28

Best Location, One-of-a-Kind Home on over 5.5 Acre. A beautiful, large custom home with huge windows and a lovely front entrance with landscaped pathway to your amazing dream home, over 4069 sq. ft. with room to roam. The high ceiling entrance leads to your step-down Living Room with large windows for views of the surrounding hills. Your large formal dining area leads to your nicely updated, neat-as-a-pin kitchen, next to your informal dining and Family Room with a warm fireplace and views of the pool. Continue to the large Game Room and the main-level bedroom or au pair with its own large bathroom and cozy reading area. Upstairs you will find vaulted ceilings which give you an open-feeling Master Bedroom with beautiful canyon views combined with a large Master Bathroom with a hot tub, & another upstairs bedroom or office with its own full bathroom. Private estate with land for a vineyard or tennis court in Palomares Canyon, with award-winning schools & the best Bay Area lifestyle.

Public Records

Dec 15, 1995

Sold

$568,000

$140/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 12, 1988

Sold

$490,000

$120/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,517 (−60.0%)

$237,148 + $553,347

$790,495

2024

$23,783 (+1.2%)

$237,148 + $553,347

$790,495

2023

$23,490 (+1.7%)

$607,798 + $1,393,404

$2,001,202

2022

$23,101 (+119.9%)

$584,200 + $1,339,305

$1,923,505

2021

$10,504 (+2.2%)

$584,200 + $1,339,305

$1,923,505

2020

$10,273 (−1.7%)

$388,271 + $483,421

$871,692

2019

$10,450 (+2.8%)

$384,291 + $478,466

$862,757

2018

$10,161 (+2.6%)

$376,757 + $469,085

$845,842

2017

$9,903 (+5.1%)

$362,131 + $450,875

$813,006

2016

$9,421 (+6.9%)

$362,131 + $450,875

$813,006

2015

$8,817 (+0.7%)

$355,032 + $442,036

$797,068

2014

$8,757 (+0.4%)

$342,852 + $426,872

$769,724

2013

$8,722 (+1.8%)

$342,852 + $426,872

$769,724

2012

$8,567 (+1.3%)

$341,304 + $424,944

$766,248

2011

$8,457 (+0.6%)

$334,612 + $416,612

$751,224

2010

$8,405 (−0.7%)

$328,052 + $408,444

$736,496

2009

$8,462 (+2.9%)

$325,600 + $405,392

$730,992

2008

$8,221

$326,375 + $406,356

$732,731

Tax history for 26465 Palomares Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,517 (−60.0%)

$237,148 + $553,347

$790,495

2024

$23,783 (+1.2%)

$237,148 + $553,347

$790,495

2023

$23,490 (+1.7%)

$607,798 + $1,393,404

$2,001,202

2022

$23,101 (+119.9%)

$584,200 + $1,339,305

$1,923,505

2021

$10,504 (+2.2%)

$584,200 + $1,339,305

$1,923,505

2020

$10,273 (−1.7%)

$388,271 + $483,421

$871,692

2019

$10,450 (+2.8%)

$384,291 + $478,466

$862,757

2018

$10,161 (+2.6%)

$376,757 + $469,085

$845,842

2017

$9,903 (+5.1%)

$362,131 + $450,875

$813,006

2016

$9,421 (+6.9%)

$362,131 + $450,875

$813,006

2015

$8,817 (+0.7%)

$355,032 + $442,036

$797,068

2014

$8,757 (+0.4%)

$342,852 + $426,872

$769,724

2013

$8,722 (+1.8%)

$342,852 + $426,872

$769,724

2012

$8,567 (+1.3%)

$341,304 + $424,944

$766,248

2011

$8,457 (+0.6%)

$334,612 + $416,612

$751,224

2010

$8,405 (−0.7%)

$328,052 + $408,444

$736,496

2009

$8,462 (+2.9%)

$325,600 + $405,392

$730,992

2008

$8,221

$326,375 + $406,356

$732,731

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

240,016

Year renovated

2025

Sq. Ft.

4,069

Year built

1977

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

085A290102103

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Green, Pool

Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.

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

Dec 15, 2025 • Final

Building

Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system with energy storage system batteries. Install a new electrical panel, a backup gateway, and new electrical circuits. Install a residential electric vehicle charger inside a single-family home garage.

Battery

Electrical

Ev charger

Solar

Jan 26, 2023 • Final

Building

Replace a furnace with a similar unit.

HVAC

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, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 4
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower

Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Rec/Rumpus Room, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Laundry Room
Upper Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Eat In Kitchen,Electric Range/Cooktop,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Pantry,Range/Oven Built-in,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 4,069

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Entry Gate
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Pool Information
Pool Features: In Ground
Has Private Pool

Property Information
Living Area: 4069
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1977

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 240016
Lot Size Area: 5.51
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 5.51
Lot Features: Premium Lot

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Storage Tank, Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Fireplace(s), Pellet Stove
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,069
Stories: 1.5
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Alameda County
APN: 085A290102103
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green, Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026

Around this home

Schools

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 • 3.5mi

9/10

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Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

5 days above 89° expected this year, 10 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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Castro Valley, CA • 94552

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In this area, properties receive around 11.2 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.31M – $2.80M

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Home values near 26465 Palomares Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
25205 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley, CA 5 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 5545 Sq. Ft.	$3,392,422
27123 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4583 Sq. Ft.	$2,524,783

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27063 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1040 Sq. Ft.	$1,282,622
26441 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2196 Sq. Ft.	$2,198,698

Address	Redfin Estimate
25295 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$2,447,642
25489 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley, CA 9 Beds \| 9.5 Baths \| 6890 Sq. Ft.	$3,312,887

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