1/2 ACRE LEVEL LOT! NEW CARPET/PAINT!LARGE IN-LAW APARTMENT W/ SEP ENTRANCE! HUGE RUMPUS ROOM OR OFFICE. WORKSHOP, HORSES STABLE, FANTASTIC VIEWS, BEST STREET! 28X28 COVERED TERRACE. SIDE ACCESS FOR CARS, BOAT, EQUIPM. COUNTRY STYLE LIVING BY THE CITY. PRIVATE AND SERENE.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$731Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Todd Carter•DRE #01235456• RE/MAX Accord
Bought with Trish Radovich•DRE #00523595• Coldwell Banker Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40549426
Dec 20, 2011
Sold
$532,000
$255/sq ft
Nov 10, 2011
Pending
—
Oct 30, 2011
Listed
$539,900
$259/sq ft
MLSListings #2
May 8, 2007
Price Changed
$899,000
$431/sq ft
MLSListings #1
Jun 14, 2006
Price Changed
$939,000
$451/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40058806
Feb 28, 2005
Sold
$900,000
$432/sq ft
Jan 24, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jan 20, 2005
Listed
$900,000
$432/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,762 (+2.3%)
$352,302 + $416,357
$768,659
2024
$9,546 (+1.6%)
$345,397 + $408,196
$753,593
2023
$9,394 (+1.9%)
$338,626 + $400,195
$738,821
2022
$9,215 (+2.6%)
$325,479 + $384,657
$710,136
2021
$8,981 (+2.3%)
$325,479 + $384,657
$710,136
2020
$8,777 (−1.8%)
$319,099 + $377,117
$696,216
2019
$8,939 (+2.9%)
$315,829 + $373,252
$689,081
2018
$8,688 (+2.7%)
$309,639 + $365,937
$675,576
2017
$8,461 (+5.1%)
$297,618 + $351,731
$649,349
2016
$8,052 (+7.0%)
$297,618 + $351,731
$649,349
2015
$7,526 (−14.9%)
$291,783 + $344,834
$636,617
2014
$8,846 (+1.6%)
$281,773 + $333,004
$614,777
2013
$8,704 (+0.8%)
$281,773 + $333,004
$614,777
2012
$8,632 (−14.5%)
$280,500 + $331,500
$612,000
2011
$10,097 (−0.6%)
$275,000 + $325,000
$600,000
2010
$10,163 (+5.6%)
$220,500 + $514,500
$735,000
2009
$9,625 (−15.6%)
$220,500 + $514,500
$735,000
2008
$11,408
$204,000 + $476,000
$680,000
Tax history for 5042 Jensen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,762 (+2.3%)
$352,302 + $416,357
$768,659
2024
$9,546 (+1.6%)
$345,397 + $408,196
$753,593
2023
$9,394 (+1.9%)
$338,626 + $400,195
$738,821
2022
$9,215 (+2.6%)
$325,479 + $384,657
$710,136
2021
$8,981 (+2.3%)
$325,479 + $384,657
$710,136
2020
$8,777 (−1.8%)
$319,099 + $377,117
$696,216
2019
$8,939 (+2.9%)
$315,829 + $373,252
$689,081
2018
$8,688 (+2.7%)
$309,639 + $365,937
$675,576
2017
$8,461 (+5.1%)
$297,618 + $351,731
$649,349
2016
$8,052 (+7.0%)
$297,618 + $351,731
$649,349
2015
$7,526 (−14.9%)
$291,783 + $344,834
$636,617
2014
$8,846 (+1.6%)
$281,773 + $333,004
$614,777
2013
$8,704 (+0.8%)
$281,773 + $333,004
$614,777
2012
$8,632 (−14.5%)
$280,500 + $331,500
$612,000
2011
$10,097 (−0.6%)
$275,000 + $325,000
$600,000
2010
$10,163 (+5.6%)
$220,500 + $514,500
$735,000
2009
$9,625 (−15.6%)
$220,500 + $514,500
$735,000
2008
$11,408
$204,000 + $476,000
$680,000
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
2,084
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
085 545000500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
PD
Planned Development District
Planned development districts, hereinafter designated as PD districts, are established to encourage the arrangement of a compatible variety of uses on suitable lands in such a manner that the resulting development will: be in accord with the policies of the General Plan of the county; provide efficient use of the land that includes preservation of significant open areas and natural and topographic landscape features with minimum alteration of natural land forms; provide an environment that will encourage the use of common open areas for neighborhood or community activities and other amenities; be compatible with and enhance the development of the general area; and create an attractive, efficient and safe environment.
Jul 30, 2010 • Final
Building
Remove multiple layers of wood shakes and cedar wood shingles along with all gutters. Address any dry rot, install new sheathing, and install new gutters and downspouts. Install new felt underlayment, pipe and vent flashings, and composition shingles.
Roofing
Apr 9, 2008 • Final
Building
Fill in an in-ground swimming pool.
Pool and hot tub
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: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Tile, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen
Rooms Total: 10
Fireplace Features: Brick
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2,084
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Side Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 2084
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1948
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 22040
Lot Size Area: 0.505969
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.505969
Lot Features: Horses Possible, Level, Premium Lot
Zoning: 1001
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Location
School Information
High School District: Castro Valley (510) 537-3000
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,084
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Alameda County
APN: 085 545000500
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
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Schools
Independent Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Canyon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
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