The Place You Belong. Discover this extraordinary Palomares Canyon property: 4.5 captivating country acres of usable, mostly level land, plus a charming, 1,785 SF farmhouse, barn enclosure, storage structures & more. Escape it all and hang a hammock among trails, forests & footbridges or start a family business, raise livestock, or telecommute from this hidden paradise with views of Pleasanton Ridge. Amazingly secluded, yet only 15 min. from Fremont/Niles, Castro Valley & Sunol, easy access to Hwys 84 & 238 and I-680, plus award-winning schools and nearby wineries. Parcel includes charming home with living room, fireplace, bonus/game room, huge bedroom and two baths. Indoor/outdoor spaces include enormous entertainer’s deck, sunny glass-enclosed atrium & drive-through garage. This property has unlimited potential for expansion and development; let your dreams run wild—along with horses, chickens, even llamas.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
4.5 acresLot Size
$917Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Herman Chan•DRE #01395481• Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Bought with Trang Dunlap•DRE #01712941• Intero Real Estate Services
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40968743
Mar 28, 2022
Sold
$1,700,000
$952/sq ft
Mar 18, 2022
Pending
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Feb 5, 2022
Listed
$1,850,000
$1,036/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40506939
Mar 2, 2011
Sold
$720,000
$403/sq ft
Jan 31, 2011
Pending
—
Jan 31, 2011
Listed
$763,000
$427/sq ft
Bay Area's Best Level Land and nice home.... Location- Location. Beautiful Palomares Canyon, near wineries-award winning schools, Pleasanton-Fremont- Castro Valley within 15 minutes. 4.5 Acres of usable level land, Great 1300 sq.ft. on county record much larger when measured.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40353087
Jun 20, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jul 2, 2008
Listed
*
Public Records
Aug 30, 1973
Sold
$55,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,228 (+1.6%)
$732,228 + $1,071,812
$1,804,040
2024
$21,878 (+1.9%)
$732,228 + $1,071,812
$1,804,040
2023
$21,465 (+82.2%)
$717,876 + $1,050,804
$1,768,680
2022
$11,782 (+2.2%)
$482,892 + $457,705
$940,597
2021
$11,526 (+2.1%)
$482,892 + $457,705
$940,597
2020
$11,287 (−5.2%)
$473,424 + $448,731
$922,155
2019
$11,905 (+1.9%)
$468,572 + $444,132
$912,704
2018
$11,678 (+2.7%)
$459,388 + $435,427
$894,815
2017
$11,367 (+9.0%)
$441,556 + $418,524
$860,080
2016
$10,427 (+7.1%)
$441,556 + $418,524
$860,080
2015
$9,738 (+7.2%)
$432,900 + $410,320
$843,220
2014
$9,088 (+9.1%)
$410,000 + $363,000
$773,000
2013
$8,332 (−3.6%)
$410,000 + $363,000
$773,000
2012
$8,647 (+819.5%)
$400,000 + $300,000
$700,000
2011
$940 (+1.1%)
$408,000 + $326,400
$734,400
2010
$931 (+10.5%)
$37,318 + $34,447
$71,765
2009
$842 (+1.6%)
$37,039 + $34,190
$71,229
2008
$828
$37,127 + $34,271
$71,398
Tax history for 34442 Palomares Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,228 (+1.6%)
$732,228 + $1,071,812
$1,804,040
2024
$21,878 (+1.9%)
$732,228 + $1,071,812
$1,804,040
2023
$21,465 (+82.2%)
$717,876 + $1,050,804
$1,768,680
2022
$11,782 (+2.2%)
$482,892 + $457,705
$940,597
2021
$11,526 (+2.1%)
$482,892 + $457,705
$940,597
2020
$11,287 (−5.2%)
$473,424 + $448,731
$922,155
2019
$11,905 (+1.9%)
$468,572 + $444,132
$912,704
2018
$11,678 (+2.7%)
$459,388 + $435,427
$894,815
2017
$11,367 (+9.0%)
$441,556 + $418,524
$860,080
2016
$10,427 (+7.1%)
$441,556 + $418,524
$860,080
2015
$9,738 (+7.2%)
$432,900 + $410,320
$843,220
2014
$9,088 (+9.1%)
$410,000 + $363,000
$773,000
2013
$8,332 (−3.6%)
$410,000 + $363,000
$773,000
2012
$8,647 (+819.5%)
$400,000 + $300,000
$700,000
2011
$940 (+1.1%)
$408,000 + $326,400
$734,400
2010
$931 (+10.5%)
$37,318 + $34,447
$71,765
2009
$842 (+1.6%)
$37,039 + $34,190
$71,229
2008
$828
$37,127 + $34,271
$71,398
*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
Permits
Beds
1
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.5 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,785
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
085A450000300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Apr 23, 2024 • Final
Building
Remove and replace an existing residential water heater with a new heat pump water heater in the same location.
Plumbing
Water heater
Apr 15, 2024 • Final
Building
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system with energy storage system batteries. Install new electrical panels and upgrade the meter main electrical panel.
Battery
Electrical
Electric meter
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
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Has Fireplace
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Other
Rooms Total: 6
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,785
Property Information
Living Area: 1785
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1959
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 196020
Lot Size Area: 4.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 4.5
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Other Water/Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,785
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Alameda County
APN: 085A450000300
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Palomares Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 5.7mi
9/10
Canyon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.3mi
7/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.2mi
9/10
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Historical weather
Castro Valley, CA • 94552
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.4 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.56M – $1.88M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2022. This data may not match public records. Learn more.