5881 Highwood Rd is a 1,901 square foot house on a 7,000 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 18, 2006 for $840,000. Based on Redfin's Castro Valley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,510,185.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$794Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,510,185
$670K since sold in July 2006$9,000 since October
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 9.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.66M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40168359
Jun 14, 2006
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11156131
Oct 10, 2002
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11147558
Sep 6, 2002
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Apr 30, 1998
Sold
$289,000
$152/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28507759
Mar 7, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Mar 1, 1978
Sold
$99,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,066 (+2.2%)
$344,350 + $803,484
$1,147,834
2024
$13,760 (+1.5%)
$337,599 + $787,731
$1,125,330
2023
$13,552 (+1.9%)
$330,981 + $772,290
$1,103,271
2022
$13,303 (+2.6%)
$318,132 + $742,308
$1,060,440
2021
$12,967 (+2.3%)
$318,132 + $742,308
$1,060,440
2020
$12,672 (−1.9%)
$311,895 + $727,755
$1,039,650
2019
$12,913 (+2.9%)
$308,697 + $720,294
$1,028,991
2018
$12,549 (+2.7%)
$302,646 + $706,176
$1,008,822
2017
$12,221 (+5.1%)
$290,898 + $678,763
$969,661
2016
$11,628 (+28.8%)
$290,898 + $678,763
$969,661
2015
$9,029 (−0.8%)
$285,195 + $665,457
$950,652
2014
$9,101 (+26.8%)
$231,000 + $539,000
$770,000
2013
$7,176 (+0.9%)
$231,000 + $539,000
$770,000
2012
$7,109 (−2.1%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2011
$7,259 (−9.9%)
$178,500 + $416,500
$595,000
2010
$8,054 (+14.2%)
$181,500 + $423,500
$605,000
2009
$7,052 (−19.2%)
$202,500 + $472,500
$675,000
2008
$8,726
$175,500 + $409,500
$585,000
Tax history for 5881 Highwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,066 (+2.2%)
$344,350 + $803,484
$1,147,834
2024
$13,760 (+1.5%)
$337,599 + $787,731
$1,125,330
2023
$13,552 (+1.9%)
$330,981 + $772,290
$1,103,271
2022
$13,303 (+2.6%)
$318,132 + $742,308
$1,060,440
2021
$12,967 (+2.3%)
$318,132 + $742,308
$1,060,440
2020
$12,672 (−1.9%)
$311,895 + $727,755
$1,039,650
2019
$12,913 (+2.9%)
$308,697 + $720,294
$1,028,991
2018
$12,549 (+2.7%)
$302,646 + $706,176
$1,008,822
2017
$12,221 (+5.1%)
$290,898 + $678,763
$969,661
2016
$11,628 (+28.8%)
$290,898 + $678,763
$969,661
2015
$9,029 (−0.8%)
$285,195 + $665,457
$950,652
2014
$9,101 (+26.8%)
$231,000 + $539,000
$770,000
2013
$7,176 (+0.9%)
$231,000 + $539,000
$770,000
2012
$7,109 (−2.1%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2011
$7,259 (−9.9%)
$178,500 + $416,500
$595,000
2010
$8,054 (+14.2%)
$181,500 + $423,500
$605,000
2009
$7,052 (−19.2%)
$202,500 + $472,500
$675,000
2008
$8,726
$175,500 + $409,500
$585,000
*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
Aug 31, 2021 • Final
Building
Apply a spray foam overlay on the existing roof system. No tear off of the existing roof is included.
Roofing
Aug 31, 2007 • Final
Building
Remodel an existing kitchen and bathrooms. The project includes electrical, plumbing, and re-sheetrocking work.
Bathroom
Electrical
Kitchen
Plumbing
Remodel
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: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: H-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,901
Building Sq. Ft: 1,901
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TRACT 2166 BLK B LOT 12
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,000
Legal Lot Number: 12
Legal Block Number: B
Municipality Name: CASTRO VALLEY UNINCORP
Acres: 0.1607
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,901
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Alameda County
APN: 085 160505400
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 23, 2026
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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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