5934 Highwood Rd is a 1,979 square foot house on a 0.29 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Castro Valley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,579,707.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$798Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,579,707
$11K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 7.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.71M) 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
$2,180 (+2.9%)
$29,911 + $81,154
$111,065
2024
$2,118 (+2.7%)
$29,911 + $81,154
$111,065
2023
$2,063 (+2.9%)
$29,325 + $79,563
$108,888
2022
$2,005 (+2.9%)
$28,186 + $76,473
$104,659
2021
$1,947 (+2.5%)
$28,186 + $76,473
$104,659
2020
$1,900 (−1.2%)
$27,634 + $74,974
$102,608
2019
$1,923 (+3.0%)
$27,350 + $74,205
$101,555
2018
$1,867 (+2.8%)
$26,814 + $72,751
$99,565
2017
$1,816 (+5.1%)
$25,773 + $69,926
$95,699
2016
$1,728 (+6.9%)
$25,773 + $69,926
$95,699
2015
$1,616 (+2.9%)
$25,268 + $68,555
$93,823
2014
$1,571 (+7.8%)
$24,401 + $66,202
$90,603
2013
$1,457 (+2.8%)
$24,401 + $66,202
$90,603
2012
$1,417 (+1.6%)
$24,290 + $65,904
$90,194
2011
$1,395 (+1.0%)
$23,814 + $64,611
$88,425
2010
$1,381 (+0.5%)
$23,347 + $63,345
$86,692
2009
$1,374 (+6.4%)
$23,173 + $62,871
$86,044
2008
$1,292
$23,228 + $63,021
$86,249
Tax history for 5934 Highwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,180 (+2.9%)
$29,911 + $81,154
$111,065
2024
$2,118 (+2.7%)
$29,911 + $81,154
$111,065
2023
$2,063 (+2.9%)
$29,325 + $79,563
$108,888
2022
$2,005 (+2.9%)
$28,186 + $76,473
$104,659
2021
$1,947 (+2.5%)
$28,186 + $76,473
$104,659
2020
$1,900 (−1.2%)
$27,634 + $74,974
$102,608
2019
$1,923 (+3.0%)
$27,350 + $74,205
$101,555
2018
$1,867 (+2.8%)
$26,814 + $72,751
$99,565
2017
$1,816 (+5.1%)
$25,773 + $69,926
$95,699
2016
$1,728 (+6.9%)
$25,773 + $69,926
$95,699
2015
$1,616 (+2.9%)
$25,268 + $68,555
$93,823
2014
$1,571 (+7.8%)
$24,401 + $66,202
$90,603
2013
$1,457 (+2.8%)
$24,401 + $66,202
$90,603
2012
$1,417 (+1.6%)
$24,290 + $65,904
$90,194
2011
$1,395 (+1.0%)
$23,814 + $64,611
$88,425
2010
$1,381 (+0.5%)
$23,347 + $63,345
$86,692
2009
$1,374 (+6.4%)
$23,173 + $62,871
$86,044
2008
$1,292
$23,228 + $63,021
$86,249
*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
Jul 27, 2023 • Final
Building
Tear off and replace the existing roof on a residential building with a new built-up torch down system. Use the existing roof deck and recycle the removed materials.
Roofing
Oct 7, 2021 • Final
Building
Repair fire damage in a garage and water damage in an adjacent bedroom. Rebuild the garage and replace the boiler and water heater. Temporary power is included for the duration of the project.
Electrical
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: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: H-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,979
Building Sq. Ft: 1,979
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,420
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: C
Municipality Name: CASTRO VALLEY UNINCORP
Acres: 0.2851
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,979
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Alameda County
APN: 085 160500500
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Independent Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Canyon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
Castro Valley's late-summer market shows a clear split. While median prices hold near $1.2M, increased inventory gives buyers leverage on older properties. However, immaculate homes still go pending in under 15 days. A strong, clean offer is key!
Strong buyer demand keeps the Castro Valley market moving incredibly fast. With homes frequently selling above their $1.2 million median price, decisive action is essential. To win here, buyers need to submit competitive offers quickly and minimize...