WOW! Sprawling but cozy single story home situated in the serene Castro Valley hills. Breathtaking canyon & partial bay views! Great floor plan! Upgrades incl. dual pane windows, hardwood floors & more! Beautifully landscaped yards. Additional 8000 sqft lot incl. in back! Near award winning schools!
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May 3, 2017
Sold
$955,000
$505/sq ft
Apr 14, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 31, 2017
Listed
$895,000
$473/sq ft
+25
WOW! Sprawling but cozy single story home situated in the serene Castro Valley hills. Breathtaking canyon & partial bay views! Great floor plan! Upgrades incl. dual pane windows, hardwood floors & more! Beautifully landscaped yards. Additional 8000 sqft lot incl. in back! Near award winning schools!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,838 (+2.2%)
$246,038 + $775,254
$1,021,292
2024
$12,558 (+1.6%)
$246,038 + $775,254
$1,021,292
2023
$12,365 (+1.9%)
$241,215 + $760,057
$1,001,272
2022
$12,135 (+2.6%)
$231,849 + $730,544
$962,393
2021
$11,828 (+2.3%)
$231,849 + $730,544
$962,393
2020
$11,559 (−1.8%)
$227,304 + $716,222
$943,526
2019
$11,777 (+2.9%)
$224,974 + $708,881
$933,855
2018
$11,444 (+504.9%)
$220,564 + $694,987
$915,551
2017
$1,892 (+5.2%)
$41,195 + $67,813
$109,008
2016
$1,798 (+7.0%)
$41,195 + $67,813
$109,008
2015
$1,681 (+2.9%)
$40,387 + $66,484
$106,871
2014
$1,634 (+2.2%)
$39,001 + $64,202
$103,203
2013
$1,598 (+2.8%)
$39,001 + $64,202
$103,203
2012
$1,555 (+1.6%)
$38,825 + $63,913
$102,738
2011
$1,531 (+1.0%)
$38,064 + $62,659
$100,723
2010
$1,516 (+0.3%)
$37,318 + $61,431
$98,749
2009
$1,511 (+6.0%)
$37,039 + $60,972
$98,011
2008
$1,425
$37,127 + $61,117
$98,244
Tax history for 5685 Shadow Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,838 (+2.2%)
$246,038 + $775,254
$1,021,292
2024
$12,558 (+1.6%)
$246,038 + $775,254
$1,021,292
2023
$12,365 (+1.9%)
$241,215 + $760,057
$1,001,272
2022
$12,135 (+2.6%)
$231,849 + $730,544
$962,393
2021
$11,828 (+2.3%)
$231,849 + $730,544
$962,393
2020
$11,559 (−1.8%)
$227,304 + $716,222
$943,526
2019
$11,777 (+2.9%)
$224,974 + $708,881
$933,855
2018
$11,444 (+504.9%)
$220,564 + $694,987
$915,551
2017
$1,892 (+5.2%)
$41,195 + $67,813
$109,008
2016
$1,798 (+7.0%)
$41,195 + $67,813
$109,008
2015
$1,681 (+2.9%)
$40,387 + $66,484
$106,871
2014
$1,634 (+2.2%)
$39,001 + $64,202
$103,203
2013
$1,598 (+2.8%)
$39,001 + $64,202
$103,203
2012
$1,555 (+1.6%)
$38,825 + $63,913
$102,738
2011
$1,531 (+1.0%)
$38,064 + $62,659
$100,723
2010
$1,516 (+0.3%)
$37,318 + $61,431
$98,749
2009
$1,511 (+6.0%)
$37,039 + $60,972
$98,011
2008
$1,425
$37,127 + $61,117
$98,244
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,100 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
1,891
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
085 161001400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
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
Jul 15, 2024 • Final
Building
Replace a furnace with a similar unit. Work includes replacing electrical circuits and ductwork.
HVAC
Nov 6, 2023 • Final
Building
Upgrade the main electrical panel to a higher amperage.
Electrical
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
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Crawl Space
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,891
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 584012
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.186
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: PD
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Castro Valley Unified
High School District: Castro Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: Crow Canyon Rd to Cold Water Dr to Shadow Ridge
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,891
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,100 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Alameda County
APN: 085 161001400
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Independent Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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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