5856 Shadow Ridge Dr is a 2,229 square foot house on a 0.29 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Castro Valley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,461,487.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$656Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,461,487
$10K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 10.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.63M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,247 (+2.7%)
$64,176 + $144,339
$208,515
2024
$3,162 (+2.3%)
$64,176 + $144,339
$208,515
2023
$3,091 (+2.5%)
$62,918 + $141,509
$204,427
2022
$3,015 (+2.9%)
$60,474 + $136,014
$196,488
2021
$2,931 (+2.4%)
$60,474 + $136,014
$196,488
2020
$2,861 (−1.4%)
$59,289 + $133,347
$192,636
2019
$2,902 (+3.0%)
$58,681 + $131,980
$190,661
2018
$2,817 (+2.8%)
$57,530 + $129,393
$186,923
2017
$2,740 (+5.2%)
$55,296 + $124,368
$179,664
2016
$2,605 (+7.0%)
$55,296 + $124,368
$179,664
2015
$2,435 (+2.2%)
$54,212 + $121,930
$176,142
2014
$2,383 (+1.6%)
$52,352 + $117,747
$170,099
2013
$2,345 (+2.5%)
$52,352 + $117,747
$170,099
2012
$2,289 (+1.5%)
$52,116 + $117,215
$169,331
2011
$2,255 (+0.9%)
$51,094 + $114,917
$166,011
2010
$2,236
$50,092 + $112,664
$162,756
2009
$2,236 (+4.8%)
$49,718 + $111,822
$161,540
2008
$2,133
$49,836 + $112,088
$161,924
Tax history for 5856 Shadow Ridge Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,247 (+2.7%)
$64,176 + $144,339
$208,515
2024
$3,162 (+2.3%)
$64,176 + $144,339
$208,515
2023
$3,091 (+2.5%)
$62,918 + $141,509
$204,427
2022
$3,015 (+2.9%)
$60,474 + $136,014
$196,488
2021
$2,931 (+2.4%)
$60,474 + $136,014
$196,488
2020
$2,861 (−1.4%)
$59,289 + $133,347
$192,636
2019
$2,902 (+3.0%)
$58,681 + $131,980
$190,661
2018
$2,817 (+2.8%)
$57,530 + $129,393
$186,923
2017
$2,740 (+5.2%)
$55,296 + $124,368
$179,664
2016
$2,605 (+7.0%)
$55,296 + $124,368
$179,664
2015
$2,435 (+2.2%)
$54,212 + $121,930
$176,142
2014
$2,383 (+1.6%)
$52,352 + $117,747
$170,099
2013
$2,345 (+2.5%)
$52,352 + $117,747
$170,099
2012
$2,289 (+1.5%)
$52,116 + $117,215
$169,331
2011
$2,255 (+0.9%)
$51,094 + $114,917
$166,011
2010
$2,236
$50,092 + $112,664
$162,756
2009
$2,236 (+4.8%)
$49,718 + $111,822
$161,540
2008
$2,133
$49,836 + $112,088
$161,924
*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
May 29, 2025 • Active
Building
Perform an engineered seismic retrofit in accordance with FEMA standards.
Remodel
Jul 24, 2023 • Final
Building
Perform a voluntary seismic upgrade to the crawlspace foundation and earthquake strengthening in accordance with standard plans. Install anchor plates as specified in the project plans.
Grading
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
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,229
Building Sq. Ft: 2,229
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,782
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: B
Municipality Name: CASTRO VALLEY UNINCORP
Acres: 0.2934
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,229
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Alameda County
APN: 085 161202700
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Independent Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Canyon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
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