Spectacular 6 acre property in a gorgeous Palomares Valley setting, minutes to freeway, with private gate entrance, creekside with bridge accessing huge flat area, pool & spa, single story home beautiful hardwood floors with huge family room, updated kitchen, Granite Counters, Viking Refrigerator, New Gas Range, and more...Detached 4 Car Garage with separate ADU/Guest House, approximately 600 sqft full bathroom, kitchen, breakfast bar, balcony, workshop, beautifully custom paved entrance, Bridge can hold up to 8000 lbs for access to rear section of property, Additional Huge separate Bonus Room perfect for game room or separate office RV parking, Full BBQ set up possible horse set up, newly painted interior & exterior, updated lighting, refinished hardwood floors, new well pump, serviced septic tank and more, a must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
6.11 acresLot Size
$828Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Lucia Blanco•DRE #01056805• Compass
Listed by Carlos Hague•DRE #00839035• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Christy Deselms•DRE #01796496• EXP Realty of California, Inc
Est. $4,861 per month, based on comparable rentals
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bridge over the stream, and lots of space. Au pair over garage.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41142136
Sep 4, 2026
Sold
$2,120,000
$828/sq ft
Aug 10, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 30, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 18, 2026
Listed
$1,549,000
$605/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40971162
Nov 6, 2021
Listing Removed
—
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40690611
Jun 16, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Aug 16, 1995
Sold
$340,000
$133/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 21, 1990
Sold
$500,000
$195/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,482 (−4.0%)
$816,000 + $1,122,000
$1,938,000
2024
$8,838 (+7.7%)
$398,678 + $304,071
$702,749
2023
$8,202 (−6.0%)
$390,861 + $298,110
$688,971
2022
$8,724 (+10.9%)
$375,686 + $286,536
$662,222
2021
$7,869 (−4.9%)
$375,686 + $286,536
$662,222
2020
$8,275 (+1.7%)
$368,320 + $280,918
$649,238
2019
$8,139 (+3.0%)
$364,545 + $278,039
$642,584
2018
$7,904 (+6.6%)
$357,398 + $272,588
$629,986
2017
$7,413 (+2.0%)
$343,524 + $262,006
$605,530
2016
$7,266 (+10.1%)
$343,524 + $262,006
$605,530
2015
$6,602 (+0.7%)
$336,789 + $256,870
$593,659
2014
$6,557 (+0.4%)
$325,236 + $248,057
$573,293
2013
$6,528 (+1.8%)
$325,236 + $248,057
$573,293
2012
$6,412 (+1.3%)
$323,767 + $246,937
$570,704
2011
$6,330 (+0.6%)
$317,419 + $242,096
$559,515
2010
$6,291 (−0.7%)
$311,196 + $237,350
$548,546
2009
$6,334 (+3.1%)
$308,870 + $235,576
$544,446
2008
$6,142
$309,604 + $236,137
$545,741
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.11 Acres
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
2,560
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
085A290101500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
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
May 16, 2008 • Final
Building
Install a roof-mounted flush solar photovoltaic system. No batteries are included.
Electrical
Solar
Nov 17, 2004 • Final
Building
Remodel a kitchen by adding a circuit for a dishwasher and relocating the sink. Remove a non-load bearing wall and replace the cabinets.
Electrical
Kitchen
Plumbing
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.
Room Type: Au Pair, Family Room, GuestHouse, Workshop, Master Bedroom, Possible Guest, Studio, Loft
Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2,560
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Front Porch, Porch
Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced, Front Yard
Roof: Composition
Pool Information
Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Outdoor Pool
Spa Features: Heated
Has Private Pool
Has Spa
Property Information
Living Area: 2560
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1953
Direction Faces: East
Has ADU
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 266152
Lot Size Area: 6.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 6.11
Lot Features: Agricultural, Horses Possible, Level, Premium Lot, Secluded, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Security Gate
Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Storage Tank, Well
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,560
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6.11 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Alameda County
APN: 085A290101500
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Palomares Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Canyon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
7/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
9/10
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