Google street view image for 5235 Rahlves Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Off market sep 2012 for $470K

$1,142,967

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,351/mo

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2 ba

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1,452

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5235 Rahlves Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546

About this home

5235 Rahlves Dr is a 1,452 square foot house on a 5,250 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 25, 2012 for $470,000. Based on Redfin's Castro Valley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,142,967.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

5,250 sq ftLot Size

$787Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,142,967

$673K since sold in September 2012$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 4.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
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SOLD SEP 28, 2026
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B
3 beds2 baths1,604 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$1,135,000
C
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19026 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,150,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,576 sq ft
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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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$3,761/mo

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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

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

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Cozy layout. One bedroom in back of home converted to a spa/bathroom.
14 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 5235 Rahlves Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,616 (+2.3%)

$177,096 + $413,224

$590,320

2024

$7,442 (+1.7%)

$173,624 + $405,124

$578,748

2023

$7,316 (+2.0%)

$170,220 + $397,181

$567,401

2022

$7,169 (+2.7%)

$163,612 + $381,761

$545,373

2021

$6,984 (+2.4%)

$163,612 + $381,761

$545,373

2020

$6,823 (−1.7%)

$160,404 + $374,276

$534,680

2019

$6,944 (+2.9%)

$158,760 + $370,440

$529,200

2018

$6,747 (+2.7%)

$155,648 + $363,179

$518,827

2017

$6,568 (+5.1%)

$149,605 + $349,078

$498,683

2016

$6,249 (+7.0%)

$149,605 + $349,078

$498,683

2015

$5,840 (+1.3%)

$146,672 + $342,235

$488,907

2014

$5,765 (+0.8%)

$141,640 + $330,493

$472,133

2013

$5,718 (+56.7%)

$141,640 + $330,493

$472,133

2012

$3,649 (+1.4%)

$141,000 + $329,000

$470,000

2011

$3,598 (+0.8%)

$86,118 + $200,944

$287,062

2010

$3,571 (−0.3%)

$84,430 + $197,004

$281,434

2009

$3,580 (+3.9%)

$83,799 + $195,532

$279,331

2008

$3,446

$83,999 + $195,998

$279,997

Tax history for 5235 Rahlves Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,616 (+2.3%)

$177,096 + $413,224

$590,320

2024

$7,442 (+1.7%)

$173,624 + $405,124

$578,748

2023

$7,316 (+2.0%)

$170,220 + $397,181

$567,401

2022

$7,169 (+2.7%)

$163,612 + $381,761

$545,373

2021

$6,984 (+2.4%)

$163,612 + $381,761

$545,373

2020

$6,823 (−1.7%)

$160,404 + $374,276

$534,680

2019

$6,944 (+2.9%)

$158,760 + $370,440

$529,200

2018

$6,747 (+2.7%)

$155,648 + $363,179

$518,827

2017

$6,568 (+5.1%)

$149,605 + $349,078

$498,683

2016

$6,249 (+7.0%)

$149,605 + $349,078

$498,683

2015

$5,840 (+1.3%)

$146,672 + $342,235

$488,907

2014

$5,765 (+0.8%)

$141,640 + $330,493

$472,133

2013

$5,718 (+56.7%)

$141,640 + $330,493

$472,133

2012

$3,649 (+1.4%)

$141,000 + $329,000

$470,000

2011

$3,598 (+0.8%)

$86,118 + $200,944

$287,062

2010

$3,571 (−0.3%)

$84,430 + $197,004

$281,434

2009

$3,580 (+3.9%)

$83,799 + $195,532

$279,331

2008

$3,446

$83,999 + $195,998

$279,997

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

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 23, 2016 • Final

Building

Tear off and replace the existing roof on a residential building with new composition asphalt shingles. Use the existing roof deck and recycle the old roofing material.

Roofing

Jun 17, 2015 • Final

Building

Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system on a residential building.

Electrical

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

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,452
Building Sq. Ft: 1,452
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 1355 BLK B LOT 6

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,250
Legal Lot Number: 6
Legal Block Number: B
Municipality Name: CASTRO VALLEY UNINCORP
Acres: 0.1205
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,452
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1956
County: Alameda County
APN: 085 110506400

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 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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Lifestyle

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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

3/10 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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Castro Valley, CA • 94546

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Sun exposure

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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4.9 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.09M – $1.32M

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Home values near 5235 Rahlves Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5267 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1538 Sq. Ft.	$1,236,470
5275 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1238 Sq. Ft.	$1,228,712

Address	Redfin Estimate
5211 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$1,006,485
5251 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1238 Sq. Ft.	$948,624

Address	Redfin Estimate
5243 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1264 Sq. Ft.	$1,084,807
5238 Rahlves Drive, Castro Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1902 Sq. Ft.	$1,040,115

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