This beautifully updated Eichler home features Automatic skylight window and numerous upgrades, including dual-pane windows, a new kitchen,renovated bathrooms, new HVAC, new copper plumping and many more. The professionally landscaped backyard boasts...
a variety of mature fruit trees. An entertainers delight!
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Sonya Khvann
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 5893 Highwood Rd
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41097231
Jul 18, 2025
Sold
$1,670,000
$878/sq ft
Jun 20, 2025
Pending
—
May 15, 2025
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40926751
Mar 11, 2021
Sold
$1,395,000
$734/sq ft
Feb 11, 2021
Pending
—
Feb 2, 2021
Price Changed
*
Feb 2, 2021
Relisted
—
Dec 18, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Nov 17, 2020
Price Changed
*
Oct 23, 2020
Listed
*
There are no remarks available.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,687 (+2.2%)
$501,000 + $1,169,000
$1,670,000
2024
$18,289 (+1.5%)
$452,992 + $1,056,983
$1,509,975
2023
$18,024 (+1.8%)
$444,112 + $1,036,261
$1,480,373
2022
$17,702 (+635.2%)
$426,870 + $996,030
$1,422,900
2021
$2,408 (+2.5%)
$426,870 + $996,030
$1,422,900
2020
$2,350 (−1.3%)
$62,265 + $86,213
$148,478
2019
$2,380 (+3.0%)
$61,626 + $85,329
$146,955
2018
$2,310 (+2.9%)
$60,418 + $83,656
$144,074
2017
$2,246 (+5.2%)
$58,072 + $80,408
$138,480
2016
$2,135 (+7.0%)
$58,072 + $80,408
$138,480
2015
$1,995 (+2.5%)
$56,934 + $78,831
$135,765
2014
$1,946 (+1.9%)
$54,980 + $76,127
$131,107
2013
$1,910 (+2.6%)
$54,980 + $76,127
$131,107
2012
$1,861 (+1.5%)
$54,732 + $75,783
$130,515
2011
$1,833 (+0.9%)
$53,659 + $74,297
$127,956
2010
$1,817 (+0.2%)
$52,607 + $72,841
$125,448
2009
$1,813 (+5.4%)
$52,214 + $72,296
$124,510
2008
$1,720
$52,338 + $72,468
$124,806
Tax history for 5893 Highwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,687 (+2.2%)
$501,000 + $1,169,000
$1,670,000
2024
$18,289 (+1.5%)
$452,992 + $1,056,983
$1,509,975
2023
$18,024 (+1.8%)
$444,112 + $1,036,261
$1,480,373
2022
$17,702 (+635.2%)
$426,870 + $996,030
$1,422,900
2021
$2,408 (+2.5%)
$426,870 + $996,030
$1,422,900
2020
$2,350 (−1.3%)
$62,265 + $86,213
$148,478
2019
$2,380 (+3.0%)
$61,626 + $85,329
$146,955
2018
$2,310 (+2.9%)
$60,418 + $83,656
$144,074
2017
$2,246 (+5.2%)
$58,072 + $80,408
$138,480
2016
$2,135 (+7.0%)
$58,072 + $80,408
$138,480
2015
$1,995 (+2.5%)
$56,934 + $78,831
$135,765
2014
$1,946 (+1.9%)
$54,980 + $76,127
$131,107
2013
$1,910 (+2.6%)
$54,980 + $76,127
$131,107
2012
$1,861 (+1.5%)
$54,732 + $75,783
$130,515
2011
$1,833 (+0.9%)
$53,659 + $74,297
$127,956
2010
$1,817 (+0.2%)
$52,607 + $72,841
$125,448
2009
$1,813 (+5.4%)
$52,214 + $72,296
$124,510
2008
$1,720
$52,338 + $72,468
$124,806
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1971
Sq. Ft.
1,901
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
085 160505100
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
Jun 1, 2023 • Final
Building
Reroute hot and cold plumbing pipe lines over the roof.
Plumbing
Jun 22, 2022 • Final
Building
Remodel a hall bathroom including the installation of a new tub, mixing valve, tile, and glass doors. Relocate the vanity, countertop, and faucet. Install new recessed lighting on an existing circuit, upgrade to a moisture-sensing vent, and install a new tile floor and door.
Bathroom
Electrical
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Atrium, Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
Fencing: Wood
Property Information
Living Area: 1901
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1963
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 7000
Lot Size Area: 0.16
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
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: 1963
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Alameda County
APN: 085 160505100
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Independent Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Canyon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
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