Above Castro Valley Canyons!! Stunning renovations throughout! Enjoy your spacious livingrm.with a picturesque view of your gleaming swimmng pool/spa and low maintenance backyard. Entertain family & friends in your new gorgeous kitchen featuring glass/tile, granite counters, Open HS May 22, ,1-4
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
8,512 sq ftLot Size
$781Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Shirley Vanderbilt•DRE #00630781• Fracisco Realty
Bought with Out Of Area Out•DRE #09999919• OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40510947
Jul 27, 2011
Sold
$580,000
$306/sq ft
May 26, 2011
Pending
—
May 12, 2011
Price Changed
$590,370
$311/sq ft
May 10, 2011
Price Changed
$609,370
$321/sq ft
Apr 29, 2011
Price Changed
$609,950
$321/sq ft
Apr 15, 2011
Price Changed
$619,950
$327/sq ft
Apr 8, 2011
Price Changed
$624,950
$329/sq ft
Mar 19, 2011
Price Changed
$635,950
$335/sq ft
Feb 25, 2011
Listed
$649,950
$342/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,383 (+2.3%)
$218,542 + $509,931
$728,473
2024
$9,173 (+1.6%)
$218,542 + $509,931
$728,473
2023
$9,024 (+2.0%)
$214,258 + $499,936
$714,194
2022
$8,850 (+2.6%)
$205,939 + $480,525
$686,464
2021
$8,623 (+2.3%)
$205,939 + $480,525
$686,464
2020
$8,425 (−1.8%)
$201,902 + $471,106
$673,008
2019
$8,579 (+2.9%)
$199,833 + $466,278
$666,111
2018
$8,336 (+2.7%)
$195,917 + $457,139
$653,056
2017
$8,117 (+5.1%)
$188,311 + $439,393
$627,704
2016
$7,723 (+7.0%)
$188,311 + $439,393
$627,704
2015
$7,217 (+1.2%)
$184,619 + $430,778
$615,397
2014
$7,133 (+0.7%)
$178,285 + $415,999
$594,284
2013
$7,082 (+2.0%)
$178,285 + $415,999
$594,284
2012
$6,941 (+30.9%)
$177,480 + $414,120
$591,600
2011
$5,302 (+206.8%)
$174,000 + $406,000
$580,000
2010
$1,728 (+0.2%)
$175,000 + $250,000
$425,000
2009
$1,724 (+5.6%)
$20,669 + $96,020
$116,689
2008
$1,633
$20,719 + $96,248
$116,967
Tax history for 5811 Highwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,383 (+2.3%)
$218,542 + $509,931
$728,473
2024
$9,173 (+1.6%)
$218,542 + $509,931
$728,473
2023
$9,024 (+2.0%)
$214,258 + $499,936
$714,194
2022
$8,850 (+2.6%)
$205,939 + $480,525
$686,464
2021
$8,623 (+2.3%)
$205,939 + $480,525
$686,464
2020
$8,425 (−1.8%)
$201,902 + $471,106
$673,008
2019
$8,579 (+2.9%)
$199,833 + $466,278
$666,111
2018
$8,336 (+2.7%)
$195,917 + $457,139
$653,056
2017
$8,117 (+5.1%)
$188,311 + $439,393
$627,704
2016
$7,723 (+7.0%)
$188,311 + $439,393
$627,704
2015
$7,217 (+1.2%)
$184,619 + $430,778
$615,397
2014
$7,133 (+0.7%)
$178,285 + $415,999
$594,284
2013
$7,082 (+2.0%)
$178,285 + $415,999
$594,284
2012
$6,941 (+30.9%)
$177,480 + $414,120
$591,600
2011
$5,302 (+206.8%)
$174,000 + $406,000
$580,000
2010
$1,728 (+0.2%)
$175,000 + $250,000
$425,000
2009
$1,724 (+5.6%)
$20,669 + $96,020
$116,689
2008
$1,633
$20,719 + $96,248
$116,967
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,510 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
1,898
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
085 160405800
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
May 4, 2004 • Final
Building
Replace a corroded section of the gas line.
Gas
Oct 23, 2000 • Final
Building
Work on a pool.
Pool and hot tub
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Closet
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Concrete, Laminate, Tile, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Microwave,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 6
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,898
Builder Name: EICHLER
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: In Ground, Pool Sweep
Has Private Pool
Property Information
Living Area: 1898
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1962
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 8512
Lot Size Area: 0.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Lot Features: Level, Sloped Up
Zoning: R1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Radiant
Location
School Information
High School District: Castro Valley (510) 537-3000
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,898
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,510 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Alameda County
APN: 085 160405800
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 • 1.7mi
9/10
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