Ultimate Privacy! Farmhouse retreat just a 10min drive from BART! Property consists of 3 lots for a total 0.64acre. Creek runs along the side of the house. Drive over a picturesque bridge over a creek, down a private drive to your farmhouse retreat! This 3bd/2ba house features a stone fireplace in the living room, partially updated kitchen, new living room flooring, new carpet in the bedroom, updated lighting throughout, fresh interior paint. Master bedroom features a brick fireplace. Two car detached garage also features two separate bonus spaces that can be used for income potential! This is a unique farmhouse on a large lot. Sale includes 2 other parcels for a combined 0.64 acre. Property is on septic with private water utility and propane gas. Property has own electric meter. Make this your urban country retreat - plenty of potential for upside!
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
0.64 acresLot Size
$831Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lisa Mary Hedrick•DRE #01734176• Berkeley Hills Realty
Bought with Terry Tam•DRE #01328467• Fox Capital Investments
Norris Canyon creek setting cottage with garage/out building. Some updates in the main house in the kitchen and living room floors. The master bedroom is large with a fireplace in it. One of the smaller bedrooms is required to walk through to get...
to the master. There is a large grassy yard area on one side of the house and a patio at the entry. The back of the home slopes down toward the creek. The out building could shows signs of deferred maintenance.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Cozy and private farmhouse in the woods. Updated with natural light and many windows. Detached guest/suite with kitchenette, and full bathroom. Nicely landscaped surrounded by nature.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Roya Safi
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 8355 Norris Canyon Rd
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40818671
Jun 24, 2018
Sold
$720,000
$473/sq ft
May 11, 2018
Pending
—
Apr 23, 2018
Listed
$765,000
$502/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 27, 1995
Sold
$256,000
$168/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 21, 1993
Sold
$230,000
$151/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,188 (+1.1%)
$341,343 + $420,989
$762,332
2024
$9,085 (+1.3%)
$341,343 + $420,989
$762,332
2023
$8,968 (+1.7%)
$334,650 + $412,735
$747,385
2022
$8,821 (+2.5%)
$321,657 + $396,710
$718,367
2021
$8,607 (+2.2%)
$321,657 + $396,710
$718,367
2020
$8,420 (−1.7%)
$315,351 + $388,932
$704,283
2019
$8,567 (+87.7%)
$312,120 + $384,948
$697,068
2018
$4,565 (+2.6%)
$306,000 + $377,400
$683,400
2017
$4,451 (+5.2%)
$214,702 + $143,135
$357,837
2016
$4,233 (+6.7%)
$214,702 + $143,135
$357,837
2015
$3,969 (+0.7%)
$210,493 + $140,329
$350,822
2014
$3,941 (+0.5%)
$203,272 + $135,515
$338,787
2013
$3,920 (+1.8%)
$203,272 + $135,515
$338,787
2012
$3,851 (+1.3%)
$202,354 + $134,903
$337,257
2011
$3,802 (+0.6%)
$198,387 + $132,258
$330,645
2010
$3,778 (−0.6%)
$194,497 + $129,665
$324,162
2009
$3,803 (+3.6%)
$193,044 + $128,696
$321,740
2008
$3,670
$193,503 + $129,002
$322,505
Tax history for 8355 Norris Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,188 (+1.1%)
$341,343 + $420,989
$762,332
2024
$9,085 (+1.3%)
$341,343 + $420,989
$762,332
2023
$8,968 (+1.7%)
$334,650 + $412,735
$747,385
2022
$8,821 (+2.5%)
$321,657 + $396,710
$718,367
2021
$8,607 (+2.2%)
$321,657 + $396,710
$718,367
2020
$8,420 (−1.7%)
$315,351 + $388,932
$704,283
2019
$8,567 (+87.7%)
$312,120 + $384,948
$697,068
2018
$4,565 (+2.6%)
$306,000 + $377,400
$683,400
2017
$4,451 (+5.2%)
$214,702 + $143,135
$357,837
2016
$4,233 (+6.7%)
$214,702 + $143,135
$357,837
2015
$3,969 (+0.7%)
$210,493 + $140,329
$350,822
2014
$3,941 (+0.5%)
$203,272 + $135,515
$338,787
2013
$3,920 (+1.8%)
$203,272 + $135,515
$338,787
2012
$3,851 (+1.3%)
$202,354 + $134,903
$337,257
2011
$3,802 (+0.6%)
$198,387 + $132,258
$330,645
2010
$3,778 (−0.6%)
$194,497 + $129,665
$324,162
2009
$3,803 (+3.6%)
$193,044 + $128,696
$321,740
2008
$3,670
$193,503 + $129,002
$322,505
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1947
Sq. Ft.
1,523
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
085 400002200
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
Jun 15, 2026 • Active
Building
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Dec 2, 2024 • Final
Building
Tear off the existing composition asphalt shingles and install a new asphalt shingle roof on a residential building. Install a new roof deck with plywood.
Roofing
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: Covered, Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, In-Law Floorplan, Stone Counters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
High School District: Castro Valley (510) 537-3000
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,523
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1947
County: Alameda County
APN: 085 400002200
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Independent Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
9/10
Canyon Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
Castro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
9/10
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