Gated estate in Palomares Canyon, private setting on 35 sprawling acres. View Aerial Photos to appreciate everything property has to offer. 34 acres on Williamson Act Contract with very low property taxes & potential to build another home. Main home features large living room w/vaulted ceiling & two-way fireplace; amazing formal dining room w/custom table; adjacent butler's pantry; fully-equipped kitchen; dining room w/indoor atrium & beautiful view of rear yard; large family room w/built-in bar overlooking pool; spacious primary suite w/mirrored closets, skylights, large vanity, sunken tub, shower, second bathroom & indoor spa; library w/cabinets & shelves; office w/desk & file cabinets; expansive wood deck at south end of home; views of yards and pool from most rooms; 1br/1ba, 816Sf ADU built in 2000; large swimming pool w/automatic cover; pool house w/full bath; historic barn from the 1800's; 2 miles to 580; minutes to Castro Valley & Pleasanton. Open House, 7/8 & 7/9, 1:00-5:00 PM
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
35.38 acresLot Size
$602Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Steve Pierce•DRE #01049482• KW Advisors
Bought with Thomas Westfall•DRE #01833889• Compass
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40961275
Aug 23, 2023
Sold
$3,100,000
$507/sq ft
Jul 13, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 23, 2022
Price Changed
$3,700,000
$605/sq ft
Aug 5, 2022
Relisted
—
May 5, 2022
Contingent
—
Jul 31, 2021
Listed
$3,950,000
$646/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,355 (+2.1%)
$714,000 + $1,836,000
$2,550,000
2024
$29,740 (+366.1%)
$714,000 + $1,836,000
$2,550,000
2023
$6,381 (+1.7%)
$700,000 + $1,800,000
$2,500,000
2022
$6,275 (+2.5%)
$45,953 + $466,429
$512,382
2021
$6,122 (+2.2%)
$45,953 + $466,429
$512,382
2020
$5,989 (−1.6%)
$45,052 + $457,284
$502,336
2019
$6,084 (+2.8%)
$44,590 + $452,596
$497,186
2018
$5,918 (+2.6%)
$43,716 + $443,723
$487,439
2017
$5,769 (+5.2%)
$42,019 + $426,495
$468,514
2016
$5,486 (+6.8%)
$42,019 + $426,495
$468,514
2015
$5,139 (+0.7%)
$41,195 + $418,134
$459,329
2014
$5,104 (+0.5%)
$39,781 + $403,789
$443,570
2013
$5,079 (+1.8%)
$39,781 + $403,789
$443,570
2012
$4,989 (+1.3%)
$39,602 + $401,965
$441,567
2011
$4,925 (+0.6%)
$38,825 + $394,084
$432,909
2010
$4,895 (−0.7%)
$38,064 + $386,358
$424,422
2009
$4,928 (+3.3%)
$37,780 + $383,472
$421,252
2008
$4,768
$37,869 + $384,385
$422,254
Tax history for 27163 Palomares Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,355 (+2.1%)
$714,000 + $1,836,000
$2,550,000
2024
$29,740 (+366.1%)
$714,000 + $1,836,000
$2,550,000
2023
$6,381 (+1.7%)
$700,000 + $1,800,000
$2,500,000
2022
$6,275 (+2.5%)
$45,953 + $466,429
$512,382
2021
$6,122 (+2.2%)
$45,953 + $466,429
$512,382
2020
$5,989 (−1.6%)
$45,052 + $457,284
$502,336
2019
$6,084 (+2.8%)
$44,590 + $452,596
$497,186
2018
$5,918 (+2.6%)
$43,716 + $443,723
$487,439
2017
$5,769 (+5.2%)
$42,019 + $426,495
$468,514
2016
$5,486 (+6.8%)
$42,019 + $426,495
$468,514
2015
$5,139 (+0.7%)
$41,195 + $418,134
$459,329
2014
$5,104 (+0.5%)
$39,781 + $403,789
$443,570
2013
$5,079 (+1.8%)
$39,781 + $403,789
$443,570
2012
$4,989 (+1.3%)
$39,602 + $401,965
$441,567
2011
$4,925 (+0.6%)
$38,825 + $394,084
$432,909
2010
$4,895 (−0.7%)
$38,064 + $386,358
$424,422
2009
$4,928 (+3.3%)
$37,780 + $383,472
$421,252
2008
$4,768
$37,869 + $384,385
$422,254
*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
5
Baths
—
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.2 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
6,114
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
085A290101000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 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
Jan 14, 2025 • Final
Building
Remove existing tar and gravel roofing and install a new built-up roof on a residential building. Use the existing roof deck.
Roofing
Jan 29, 2013 • Final
Building
Replace the fan coil unit and condenser.
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, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 6
# of Bathrooms Full: 5
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
ADU Baths Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Marble
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Stone, Two-Way, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 6,114
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front
Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shake
Pool Information
Pool Features: Gas Heat, Gunite, In Ground, Pool Cover, Pool Sweep, Pool House
Has Private Pool
Property Information
Living Area: 6114
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1961
Has ADU
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 1541153
Lot Size Area: 35.38
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 35.38
Lot Features: Agricultural, Level, Premium Lot, Secluded, Sloped Up, Front Yard, Landscape Front, Security Gate
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Propane
Cooling: Zoned
Location
School Information
High School District: Castro Valley (510) 537-3000
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 6,114
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Alameda County
APN: 085A290101000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Palomares Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Canyon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
7/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
9/10
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