Serene 4 bedroom, 2 bath Eichler high atop the CV hills with open atrium & 2 car attached garage. Smart updated kitchen w/ gas range & custom cabinetry. Remodeled baths w/ granite counters & designer touches. Large inviting open living space w/ sunroom. Great outdoor space perfect for entertaining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
7,696 sq ftLot Size
$828Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Bought with Margaret Lin•DRE #01504034• Intero Real Estate Services
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40626628
Sep 13, 2013
Sold
$774,000
$407/sq ft
Aug 14, 2013
Pending
—
Aug 8, 2013
Listed
$775,000
$408/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 21, 1992
Sold
$258,000
$136/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,982 (+2.2%)
$284,633 + $664,143
$948,776
2024
$11,719 (+1.6%)
$284,633 + $664,143
$948,776
2023
$11,538 (+1.9%)
$279,053 + $651,124
$930,177
2022
$11,322 (+2.6%)
$268,218 + $625,844
$894,062
2021
$11,034 (+2.3%)
$268,218 + $625,844
$894,062
2020
$10,783 (−1.8%)
$262,961 + $613,577
$876,538
2019
$10,985 (+2.9%)
$260,266 + $607,287
$867,553
2018
$10,675 (+2.7%)
$255,164 + $595,384
$850,548
2017
$10,395 (+5.1%)
$245,258 + $572,270
$817,528
2016
$9,891 (+7.0%)
$245,258 + $572,270
$817,528
2015
$9,244 (+1.1%)
$240,450 + $561,050
$801,500
2014
$9,146 (+102.3%)
$232,200 + $541,800
$774,000
2013
$4,520 (+2.2%)
$232,200 + $541,800
$774,000
2012
$4,425 (+1.4%)
$108,965 + $254,252
$363,217
2011
$4,364 (+0.7%)
$106,829 + $249,267
$356,096
2010
$4,332 (−0.3%)
$104,734 + $244,380
$349,114
2009
$4,346 (+3.6%)
$103,952 + $242,554
$346,506
2008
$4,195
$104,199 + $243,132
$347,331
Tax history for 5953 Highwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,982 (+2.2%)
$284,633 + $664,143
$948,776
2024
$11,719 (+1.6%)
$284,633 + $664,143
$948,776
2023
$11,538 (+1.9%)
$279,053 + $651,124
$930,177
2022
$11,322 (+2.6%)
$268,218 + $625,844
$894,062
2021
$11,034 (+2.3%)
$268,218 + $625,844
$894,062
2020
$10,783 (−1.8%)
$262,961 + $613,577
$876,538
2019
$10,985 (+2.9%)
$260,266 + $607,287
$867,553
2018
$10,675 (+2.7%)
$255,164 + $595,384
$850,548
2017
$10,395 (+5.1%)
$245,258 + $572,270
$817,528
2016
$9,891 (+7.0%)
$245,258 + $572,270
$817,528
2015
$9,244 (+1.1%)
$240,450 + $561,050
$801,500
2014
$9,146 (+102.3%)
$232,200 + $541,800
$774,000
2013
$4,520 (+2.2%)
$232,200 + $541,800
$774,000
2012
$4,425 (+1.4%)
$108,965 + $254,252
$363,217
2011
$4,364 (+0.7%)
$106,829 + $249,267
$356,096
2010
$4,332 (−0.3%)
$104,734 + $244,380
$349,114
2009
$4,346 (+3.6%)
$103,952 + $242,554
$346,506
2008
$4,195
$104,199 + $243,132
$347,331
*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
7,696 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
1,901
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
085 160501200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 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
Jul 31, 2017 • Final
Building
Install a fluid applied roofing system over one existing layer.
Roofing
Sep 15, 2010 • Final
Building
Install a new non-habitable sunroom on a new concrete slab with footings at the rear of the dwelling. Install new electrical outlets and lighting according to the plan.
Addition
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: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Split Bath, Updated Baths
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Back
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: 7696
Lot Size Area: 0.1767
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.1767
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Regular
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Radiant
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
School Information
High School District: Castro Valley (510) 537-3000
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,901
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,696 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Alameda County
APN: 085 160501200
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 • 1.8mi
9/10
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