If you have been looking for a one level home in the hills of Castro Valley then take a serious look at this one. It is a diamond in the rough and with a little work this one could really shine. Great location and a large lot with 4 full bedrooms, hardwood floors and a normal sale.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$766Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mike Southwick•DRE #01019265• Mike Southwick, RE Broker
Bought with Yamin Ayesh•DRE #01305508• Gold State Properties GMAC
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40365698
Redfin Estimate
$1,449,182
$899K since sold in April 2009$13K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 14.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.70M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40365698
Sep 26, 2008
Price Changed
$550,000
$291/sq ft
Sep 26, 2008
Sold
$550,000
$291/sq ft
Sep 3, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Aug 28, 2008
Listed
$500,000
$264/sq ft
If you have been looking for a one level home in the hills of Castro Valley then take a serious look at this one. It is a diamond in the rough and with a little work this one could really shine. Great location and a large lot with 4 full bedrooms, hardwood floors and a normal sale.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,144 (+2.3%)
$212,465 + $495,752
$708,217
2024
$8,939 (+1.7%)
$212,465 + $495,752
$708,217
2023
$8,793 (+2.0%)
$208,300 + $486,035
$694,335
2022
$8,622 (+2.6%)
$200,214 + $467,166
$667,380
2021
$8,401 (+2.3%)
$200,214 + $467,166
$667,380
2020
$8,209 (−1.8%)
$196,288 + $458,007
$654,295
2019
$8,358 (+2.9%)
$194,277 + $453,314
$647,591
2018
$8,121 (+2.7%)
$190,469 + $444,428
$634,897
2017
$7,907 (+5.1%)
$183,074 + $427,172
$610,246
2016
$7,523 (+7.0%)
$183,074 + $427,172
$610,246
2015
$7,031 (+1.2%)
$179,485 + $418,799
$598,284
2014
$6,948 (+0.7%)
$173,329 + $404,434
$577,763
2013
$6,898 (+2.0%)
$173,329 + $404,434
$577,763
2012
$6,760 (+1.4%)
$172,547 + $402,609
$575,156
2011
$6,669 (−0.5%)
$169,164 + $394,717
$563,881
2010
$6,702 (−0.5%)
$165,848 + $386,978
$552,826
2009
$6,733 (+351.4%)
$164,608 + $384,087
$548,695
2008
$1,492
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
Tax history for 5656 Shadow Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,144 (+2.3%)
$212,465 + $495,752
$708,217
2024
$8,939 (+1.7%)
$212,465 + $495,752
$708,217
2023
$8,793 (+2.0%)
$208,300 + $486,035
$694,335
2022
$8,622 (+2.6%)
$200,214 + $467,166
$667,380
2021
$8,401 (+2.3%)
$200,214 + $467,166
$667,380
2020
$8,209 (−1.8%)
$196,288 + $458,007
$654,295
2019
$8,358 (+2.9%)
$194,277 + $453,314
$647,591
2018
$8,121 (+2.7%)
$190,469 + $444,428
$634,897
2017
$7,907 (+5.1%)
$183,074 + $427,172
$610,246
2016
$7,523 (+7.0%)
$183,074 + $427,172
$610,246
2015
$7,031 (+1.2%)
$179,485 + $418,799
$598,284
2014
$6,948 (+0.7%)
$173,329 + $404,434
$577,763
2013
$6,898 (+2.0%)
$173,329 + $404,434
$577,763
2012
$6,760 (+1.4%)
$172,547 + $402,609
$575,156
2011
$6,669 (−0.5%)
$169,164 + $394,717
$563,881
2010
$6,702 (−0.5%)
$165,848 + $386,978
$552,826
2009
$6,733 (+351.4%)
$164,608 + $384,087
$548,695
2008
$1,492
$165,000 + $385,000
$550,000
*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
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
Mar 24, 2021 • Final
Building
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system and a new electrical load center.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Mar 8, 2016 • 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: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: 2478 EDEN TOWNSHIP
Living Sq. Ft: 1,891
Building Sq. Ft: 1,891
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,500
Legal Lot Number: 96
Municipality Name: CASTRO VALLEY UNINCORP
Acres: 0.3099
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,891
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Alameda County
APN: 085 160800800
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Independent Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Canyon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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