Google street view image for 5185 Rahlves Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Off market mar 2022 for $1.3M

$1,212,605

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,118/mo

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1,296

sq ft

5185 Rahlves Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546

About this home

Premium corner lot near Castro Valley schools & amazing walking trails! One house away is the path to Vannoy school. At the end of the cul de sac is a spectacular walking trail. Brilliantly updated, this 3 bed, 2 bath home has an elegant kitchen w/ an enduring white subway tile backsplash & an expansive quartz countertop. There is also a breakfast bar in this magnificent kitchen. 2 full bathrooms are remodeled & striking. The extraordinary great-room is enhanced w/ beautiful vaulted ceilings & a charming header extending across the entire room complementing the gorgeous hardwood floors. There's an abundance of natural light throughout w/ 2 sliders accessing 2 decks. One deck off the dining area is ideal for BBQs & entertaining, while the other covered deck, is perfect to relax & enjoy a quiet cup of coffee. This cheerful turnkey home has an additional room off the great-room currently being used as an office. There is also a detached garage w/ a person door facing the backyard.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

5,917 sq ftLot Size

$936Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by • RE/MAX Accord

•510-690-9600 (broker)

Bought with Michael Friedman •DRE #DRE #01326782 • The GRUBB Company

•510-339-0400 (broker)

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:San Francisco MLS #40981343

Redfin Estimate

$1,212,605

$137K since sold in March 2022$5,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 1.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$1,135,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,740 sq ft
19026 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,138,500
B
3 beds2 baths1,502 sq ft
5034 Rahlves Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,288,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,604 sq ft
5223 Crane Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,150,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,576 sq ft
5239 Katrina Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,150,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,681 sq ft
18650 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$1,290,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,386 sq ft
18367 Apricot Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546

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Market trends in 94546, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

103.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.1M

$823 MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 5185 Rahlves Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,852 (−10.7%)

$360,000 + $840,000

$1,200,000

2024

$16,634 (+7.0%)

$355,500 + $829,500

$1,185,000

2023

$15,539 (+130.7%)

$402,000 + $938,000

$1,340,000

2022

$6,735 (+2.7%)

$152,679 + $356,251

$508,930

2021

$6,560 (+2.4%)

$152,679 + $356,251

$508,930

2020

$6,409 (−1.7%)

$149,686 + $349,268

$498,954

2019

$6,522 (+2.9%)

$148,152 + $345,689

$493,841

2018

$6,336 (+2.7%)

$145,248 + $338,913

$484,161

2017

$6,169 (+5.1%)

$139,610 + $325,757

$465,367

2016

$5,868 (+7.0%)

$139,610 + $325,757

$465,367

2015

$5,485 (+1.3%)

$136,872 + $319,370

$456,242

2014

$5,412 (+0.9%)

$132,177 + $308,413

$440,590

2013

$5,366 (+399.2%)

$132,177 + $308,413

$440,590

2012

$1,075 (+1.7%)

$131,580 + $307,020

$438,600

2011

$1,057 (+1.1%)

$20,886 + $37,088

$57,974

2010

$1,045 (+0.8%)

$20,477 + $36,361

$56,838

2009

$1,036 (+7.8%)

$20,324 + $36,089

$56,413

2008

$961

$20,372 + $36,175

$56,547

Tax history for 5185 Rahlves Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,852 (−10.7%)

$360,000 + $840,000

$1,200,000

2024

$16,634 (+7.0%)

$355,500 + $829,500

$1,185,000

2023

$15,539 (+130.7%)

$402,000 + $938,000

$1,340,000

2022

$6,735 (+2.7%)

$152,679 + $356,251

$508,930

2021

$6,560 (+2.4%)

$152,679 + $356,251

$508,930

2020

$6,409 (−1.7%)

$149,686 + $349,268

$498,954

2019

$6,522 (+2.9%)

$148,152 + $345,689

$493,841

2018

$6,336 (+2.7%)

$145,248 + $338,913

$484,161

2017

$6,169 (+5.1%)

$139,610 + $325,757

$465,367

2016

$5,868 (+7.0%)

$139,610 + $325,757

$465,367

2015

$5,485 (+1.3%)

$136,872 + $319,370

$456,242

2014

$5,412 (+0.9%)

$132,177 + $308,413

$440,590

2013

$5,366 (+399.2%)

$132,177 + $308,413

$440,590

2012

$1,075 (+1.7%)

$131,580 + $307,020

$438,600

2011

$1,057 (+1.1%)

$20,886 + $37,088

$57,974

2010

$1,045 (+0.8%)

$20,477 + $36,361

$56,838

2009

$1,036 (+7.8%)

$20,324 + $36,089

$56,413

2008

$961

$20,372 + $36,175

$56,547

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,917 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1956

Sq. Ft.

1,296

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

085 110507100

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.

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

Jun 17, 2026 • Final

Residential electrical panel upgrade

Upgrade the main electrical panel to a higher amperage.

Electrical

Mar 12, 2026 • Final

Building

Electrical

Ev charger

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

Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
# of Covered Spaces: 1

Interior

Virtual Tour Information

Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 2
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Inside Room
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned
Cooling: None
Flooring: Tile, Wood, Other
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Microwave

Exterior

Exterior Features
Entry Level: 0
Window Features: Window Coverings

Building Information
Living Area: 1296
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Building Area Total: 1296
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Construction Materials: Stucco
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Year Built: 1955
Roof: Tar/Gravel
Foundation Details: Other

Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet

Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence

Property Information
Property Condition: Original

Lot Information
Lot Features: Court, Garden, Other
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 5917
Lot Size Acres: 0.1358
Lot Size Area: 5917
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: 0

Community Information
Subdivision Name: Castro Valley

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,917 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Alameda County
APN: 085 110507100

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Vannoy Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

Canyon Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Castro Valley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 88° expected this year, 14 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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Historical weather

Castro Valley, CA • 94546

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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

$1.15M – $1.40M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5235 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1452 Sq. Ft.	$1,142,967
5211 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$1,006,485

Address	Redfin Estimate
5178 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1238 Sq. Ft.	$905,378
5243 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1264 Sq. Ft.	$1,084,807

Address	Redfin Estimate
5194 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$1,040,023
5170 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1854 Sq. Ft.	$1,186,140

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