Elegant & sophisticated Eichler home with incredible attention to detail in every aspect of the property with the utmost respect for the mid-century modern design to create the perfect balance of mid & new century with all the upgrades and improvements in all the right places. Built in 1962, & designed by renowned mid-century modern architect Claude Oakland, this particular Eichler model is one of the most popular not only for its style, but also for its versatility. Spacious & open single level floor plan with 4 bedrooms, & 2 bathrooms surrounded by an enclosed atrium that adds an additional dimension & utility to the interior living space. Gorgeous remodeled chef’s kitchen featuring quartz countertops & waterfall island with ample storage & counter space, stainless steel appliances including a rare gas stove/oven, & accented by tile from Heath Ceramics. Both bathrooms have also been meticulously remodeled & updated with designer fixtures, cabinetry, lighting, & tile from Heath Ceramics that will surely impress the most discerning buyer. The outdoor space is your own private oasis with a Palm Springs flare that’s ideal for entertaining & relaxing with friends & family during any season, featuring a gas heated salt water swimming pool with retractable safety cover & multiple exterior spaces that truly define the concept of indoor outdoor living. There’s low maintenance landscaping throughout the property with distinct drought resistant vegetation, artificial turf, programmable irrigation systems, & 3 zone sensor activated accent lighting. Fully fenced with access to Cotton Court via a side gate, & 4 raised garden beds just outside your kitchen window with programmable irrigation, accented by a wall of jasmine, & bountiful lemon trees. Other details include a massive 2 car attached garage with direct kitchen access, an insulated foam roof to keep the home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, an updated 200 amp electrical system, new sliders & many new double paned windows, 2 zone HVAC system with 6 individually controlled mini splits for both AC & heat, radiant heating as well with high efficiency boiler, wood burning fireplace, mahogany panelling, Nelson bubble and saucer lighting, Tesla EV charger, remote controlled Hunter Douglass blinds, Nest & August products, solid core bedroom and bathroom doors, & more! All situated on a premium corner lot of over a quarter acre on the entrance of a de-sac in the fabulous Greenridge neighborhood.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$978Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Thomas Westfall•DRE #01833889• Compass
Bought with Madeleine James•DRE #02162001• EXP Realty of California, Inc
Est. $4,067 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5768 Highwood Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41133025
Jun 10, 2026
Sold
$1,860,000
$978/sq ft
May 14, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 30, 2026
Listed
$1,850,000
$973/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40741240
Jul 11, 2016
Sold
$950,000
$500/sq ft
Jun 1, 2016
Pending
—
May 19, 2016
Listed
$900,000
$473/sq ft
1st time on the market in over 40 years, coveted Greenridge Eichler designed by Claude Oakland. 4 bed, 2 bath, large open great room, spacious kitchen, laundry room, & signature atrium. Sizeable 2-car attached garage, foam roof, radiant heat w/ new boiler, & ample outdoor space. Amazing opportunity!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,125 (+2.2%)
$337,374 + $793,009
$1,130,383
2024
$13,819 (+1.5%)
$337,374 + $793,009
$1,130,383
2023
$13,610 (+1.9%)
$330,759 + $777,461
$1,108,220
2022
$13,359 (+2.6%)
$317,917 + $747,275
$1,065,192
2021
$13,022 (+2.3%)
$317,917 + $747,275
$1,065,192
2020
$12,726 (−1.9%)
$311,684 + $732,624
$1,044,308
2019
$12,968 (+2.9%)
$308,489 + $725,115
$1,033,604
2018
$12,602 (+3.2%)
$302,442 + $710,900
$1,013,342
2017
$12,213 (+477.7%)
$290,700 + $678,300
$969,000
2016
$2,114 (+7.0%)
$290,700 + $678,300
$969,000
2015
$1,976 (+2.5%)
$65,586 + $68,428
$134,014
2014
$1,927 (+1.9%)
$63,335 + $66,080
$129,415
2013
$1,891 (+2.6%)
$63,335 + $66,080
$129,415
2012
$1,843 (+1.5%)
$63,049 + $65,782
$128,831
2011
$1,815 (+0.9%)
$61,813 + $64,492
$126,305
2010
$1,798 (+0.2%)
$60,601 + $63,228
$123,829
2009
$1,795 (+5.4%)
$60,148 + $62,755
$122,903
2008
$1,702
$60,291 + $62,905
$123,196
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11,110
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
1,901
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
085 160404000
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Pool
Last updated by owner on Jun 24, 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
Oct 13, 2021 • Final
Residential hvac – replace furnace only
Replace a furnace in the same location. Install ductless mini-split systems with a heat pump.
HVAC
Mar 27, 2017 • Final
Building
Upgrade the main electrical panel and replace the subpanel.
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 Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Side By Side
Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Wood Burning
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,901
Builder Name: Eichler
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Garden, Private Entrance
Fencing: Fenced
Mobile Home Information
Model: Claude Oakland
Pool Information
Pool Features: Gas Heat, In Ground, Pool Cover, Outdoor Pool
Has Private Pool
Property Information
Living Area: 1901
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1962
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 11110
Lot Size Area: 0.26
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Premium Lot, Back Yard
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Radiant
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s), Multi Units
Location
School Information
High School District: Castro Valley (510) 537-3000
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,901
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Alameda County
APN: 085 160404000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Independent Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Canyon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
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