This beautifully remodeled Eichler home in the desirable Palomares Hills neighborhood of Castro Valley features a blend of mid-century modern design and contemporary luxury. The open-concept floor plan is centered around a serene atrium that fills...
the home with abundant natural light.
Features:
Fully remodeled with high-end finishes
Open-concept design with central atrium
Flooded with natural light
Located in Palomares Hills, Castro Valley
This home is ideal if you’re looking for Eichler homes or modern luxury living in Castro Valley.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41074466
Dec 24, 2024
Sold
$2,000,000
$1,000/sq ft
Dec 5, 2024
Pending
—
Dec 3, 2024
Price Changed
*
Oct 9, 2024
Price Changed
*
Sep 26, 2024
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41040577
Oct 17, 2023
Sold
$1,230,000
$615/sq ft
Oct 4, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 29, 2023
Listed
*
There are no remarks available.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,469 (+59.5%)
$612,000 + $1,428,000
$2,040,000
2024
$15,337 (+139.4%)
$600,000 + $1,400,000
$2,000,000
2023
$6,407 (+1.6%)
$369,000 + $861,000
$1,230,000
2022
$6,307 (+50.9%)
$151,059 + $152,936
$303,995
2021
$4,180 (+2.4%)
$151,059 + $152,936
$303,995
2020
$4,082 (−1.6%)
$148,098 + $149,937
$298,035
2019
$4,148 (+3.0%)
$146,580 + $148,400
$294,980
2018
$4,028 (+2.8%)
$143,706 + $145,491
$289,197
2017
$3,920 (+5.1%)
$138,126 + $139,842
$277,968
2016
$3,728 (+7.0%)
$138,126 + $139,842
$277,968
2015
$3,484 (+1.7%)
$135,418 + $137,100
$272,518
2014
$3,425 (+1.2%)
$130,773 + $132,397
$263,170
2013
$3,384 (+2.3%)
$130,773 + $132,397
$263,170
2012
$3,310 (+1.4%)
$130,182 + $131,799
$261,981
2011
$3,263 (+0.8%)
$127,630 + $129,215
$256,845
2010
$3,238 (−0.2%)
$125,128 + $126,682
$251,810
2009
$3,244 (+4.0%)
$124,193 + $125,736
$249,929
2008
$3,118
$124,489 + $126,035
$250,524
Tax history for 5874 Highwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,469 (+59.5%)
$612,000 + $1,428,000
$2,040,000
2024
$15,337 (+139.4%)
$600,000 + $1,400,000
$2,000,000
2023
$6,407 (+1.6%)
$369,000 + $861,000
$1,230,000
2022
$6,307 (+50.9%)
$151,059 + $152,936
$303,995
2021
$4,180 (+2.4%)
$151,059 + $152,936
$303,995
2020
$4,082 (−1.6%)
$148,098 + $149,937
$298,035
2019
$4,148 (+3.0%)
$146,580 + $148,400
$294,980
2018
$4,028 (+2.8%)
$143,706 + $145,491
$289,197
2017
$3,920 (+5.1%)
$138,126 + $139,842
$277,968
2016
$3,728 (+7.0%)
$138,126 + $139,842
$277,968
2015
$3,484 (+1.7%)
$135,418 + $137,100
$272,518
2014
$3,425 (+1.2%)
$130,773 + $132,397
$263,170
2013
$3,384 (+2.3%)
$130,773 + $132,397
$263,170
2012
$3,310 (+1.4%)
$130,182 + $131,799
$261,981
2011
$3,263 (+0.8%)
$127,630 + $129,215
$256,845
2010
$3,238 (−0.2%)
$125,128 + $126,682
$251,810
2009
$3,244 (+4.0%)
$124,193 + $125,736
$249,929
2008
$3,118
$124,489 + $126,035
$250,524
*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
5
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,044 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1963
Sq. Ft.
1,932
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
085 160505700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 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
Apr 1, 2026 • Active
Building
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Sep 5, 2025 • Final
Building
Relocate and install a new mini-split system with a new electrical circuit.
HVAC
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: 1
Has Carport
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Space Per Unit - 1, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Outside Access
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2,000
Builder Name: Eichler
Foundation Details: Slab
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Fencing: Wood
Roof: Shingle
Mobile Home Information
Model: Double A-Frame
Property Information
Living Area: 2000
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1962
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 9044
Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Features: Level, Front Yard
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Radiant
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,932
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,044 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Alameda County
APN: 085 160505700
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Independent Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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