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$1,370,384

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2 ba

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2,130

sq ft

5898 Highwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552

About this home

5898 Highwood Rd is a 2,130 square foot house on a 8,510 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Castro Valley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,370,384.

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

8,510 sq ftLot Size

$643Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,370,384

$15K since October

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This home's estimate is 22.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.77M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,515,531
A
4 beds2 baths1,834 sq ft
5531 Greenridge Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$2,100,000
B
5 beds2 baths2,050 sq ft
18508 Mountain Ln, Castro Valley, CA 94552
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$1,860,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,901 sq ft
5768 Highwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,795,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,901 sq ft
5842 Highwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$1,780,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,842 sq ft
5664 Greenridge Rd, Castro Valley, CA 91360
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,590,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,100 sq ft
5800 Cold Water Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94552

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Market trends in 94552, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

104.0%

+1.6% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$61K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

COMING SOON
$1,680,000
4 beds3 baths2,527 sq ft
25158 Valley Oak Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94552
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 4PM
$1,700,000
5 beds3 baths2,535 sq ft
7896 Pineville Cir, Castro Valley, CA 94552
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Sale history for 5898 Highwood Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,388 (+2.9%)

$34,511 + $103,924

$138,435

2024

$2,321 (+2.6%)

$33,834 + $101,887

$135,721

2023

$2,261 (+2.9%)

$33,171 + $99,889

$133,060

2022

$2,198 (+3.0%)

$31,883 + $96,011

$127,894

2021

$2,134 (+2.5%)

$31,883 + $96,011

$127,894

2020

$2,082 (−1.2%)

$31,258 + $94,128

$125,386

2019

$2,107 (+3.1%)

$30,937 + $93,164

$124,101

2018

$2,044 (+2.9%)

$30,331 + $91,337

$121,668

2017

$1,987 (+20.0%)

$29,153 + $87,791

$116,944

2016

$1,656 (+7.0%)

$29,153 + $87,791

$116,944

2015

$1,547 (+3.1%)

$28,582 + $66,070

$94,652

2014

$1,501 (+2.4%)

$27,601 + $63,802

$91,403

2013

$1,466 (+2.8%)

$27,601 + $63,802

$91,403

2012

$1,426 (+1.6%)

$27,476 + $63,514

$90,990

2011

$1,403 (+1.0%)

$26,937 + $62,269

$89,206

2010

$1,389 (+0.4%)

$26,409 + $61,048

$87,457

2009

$1,383 (+0.3%)

$26,212 + $60,592

$86,804

2008

$1,379

$26,274 + $60,736

$87,010

Tax history for 5898 Highwood Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,388 (+2.9%)

$34,511 + $103,924

$138,435

2024

$2,321 (+2.6%)

$33,834 + $101,887

$135,721

2023

$2,261 (+2.9%)

$33,171 + $99,889

$133,060

2022

$2,198 (+3.0%)

$31,883 + $96,011

$127,894

2021

$2,134 (+2.5%)

$31,883 + $96,011

$127,894

2020

$2,082 (−1.2%)

$31,258 + $94,128

$125,386

2019

$2,107 (+3.1%)

$30,937 + $93,164

$124,101

2018

$2,044 (+2.9%)

$30,331 + $91,337

$121,668

2017

$1,987 (+20.0%)

$29,153 + $87,791

$116,944

2016

$1,656 (+7.0%)

$29,153 + $87,791

$116,944

2015

$1,547 (+3.1%)

$28,582 + $66,070

$94,652

2014

$1,501 (+2.4%)

$27,601 + $63,802

$91,403

2013

$1,466 (+2.8%)

$27,601 + $63,802

$91,403

2012

$1,426 (+1.6%)

$27,476 + $63,514

$90,990

2011

$1,403 (+1.0%)

$26,937 + $62,269

$89,206

2010

$1,389 (+0.4%)

$26,409 + $61,048

$87,457

2009

$1,383 (+0.3%)

$26,212 + $60,592

$86,804

2008

$1,379

$26,274 + $60,736

$87,010

*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

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

Mar 27, 2024 • Final

Residential roof-mounted solar pv, ess & electrical

Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system on a residential building.

Electrical

Solar

May 6, 2016 • Final

Building

Add to and remodel an existing single-family home. Construct an addition to the rear of the master bedroom and remodel the master bathroom to include a walk-in closet. Remodel the bathroom and laundry area near the kitchen.

Addition

Bathroom

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: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: H-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,130
Building Sq. Ft: 2,130
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,510
Legal Lot Number: 24
Legal Block Number: A
Municipality Name: CASTRO VALLEY UNINCORP
Acres: 0.1954
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,130
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,510 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Alameda County
APN: 085 160506300

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Independent Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

Castro Valley remains a highly competitive market. On average, homes are selling for 103.7% of their asking price, with nearly 60% of properties closing above list price.
2 weeks ago • Castro Valley
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Redfin agent
13 deals
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Castro Valley's fall market offers great buyer leverage. While median prices hold steady around $1.2M, increased inventory gives you room to negotiate on homes needing updates. Turnkey properties still move fast in under 15 days, so act quickly with...
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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 90° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Castro Valley, CA • 94552

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 11.2 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.9 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$1.30M – $1.58M

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Home values near 5898 Highwood Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5910 Highwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1901 Sq. Ft.	$1,358,108
5882 Highwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$1,550,448

Address	Redfin Estimate
5885 Highwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1901 Sq. Ft.	$1,303,155
5886 Highwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,493,834

Address	Redfin Estimate
5889 Highwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1901 Sq. Ft.	$1,301,440
5890 Highwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1979 Sq. Ft.	$1,375,818

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Zoning and permits

Property details

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