Country Freshness - City Closeness! This is Definitely the Home with the Views for your clients. 2.84 Manageable Acres for Mini-Farmers, Gardeners, Equestrian Lovers & Those looking for A Relaxing Getaway from the Hustle and Bustle of Urban Living. This home has been Lovingly Maintained, both Inside and Out. Nestled on a Knoll, the Exterior boasts, a Storage Barn, Multiple Free Standing Planting Beds, a Cute Chicken Coop, Plenty of Parking Opportunities for RV's, Horse Trailers, Extra Vehicles & More. The Interior takes your breath away with the Cathedral Ceiling and Center Beam. Lovely Views of the Wooded Canyon from Large Windows in Familyroom and Dining Area. The Gourmet Kitchen has Multiple Stone Islands, Food Prepping Area, Dry Bar, & Elegant Wood Cabinetry. A Spacious Mud Room is just off of the Kitchen and 2 Car Attached Garage. Plenty of Space for the Extra refrigerator and Laundry Facilities. There are 3 Spacious Comfortable Bedrooms with 2 Full, Updated Bathrooms. The Downstairs Basement area has it's own separate entrance. There are endless possibilities for this Bonus Space (Although this space is not included in the Overall Square footage). Two 2500 Gallon Water Tanks have been recently installed for Domestic use. It's Time to Relax and to Truly Start Living.
For sale
$1,890,000
26928 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
3beds
1,944sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
2.84 Acres Lot
$1,807,700 Zestimate®
$972/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Storage barnGourmet kitchenCute chicken coopMultiple stone islandsSpacious mud roomCathedral ceiling
- 208 days |
- 1,131 |
- 32 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tom Chance DRE #00824220 925-487-6360,
Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.,
Matthew Hutchens DRE #02017674 650-245-2264,
Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41113706
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Main Entry, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Family Room
Bathroom
- Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Updated Baths, Tub
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Grill Built-in, Ice Maker Hookup, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Dryer, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Common Area
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Window Coverings
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Insert, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,944
- Total interior livable area: 1,944 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, RV/Boat Parking, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Garden/Play
- Pool features: Electric Heat
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Security,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 2.84 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Sloped Down, Horses Possible, Premium Lot, Sloped Up, Back Yard, Front Yard, Private, Side Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 85A29015
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Water/Sewer See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Palomares Canyon
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Castro Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $972/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,009,731
- Price range: $1.9M - $1.9M
- Date on market: 10/3/2025
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$1,807,700
$1.72M - $1.90M
$5,303/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,890,000+11.4%$972/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41113706 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40973122 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,697,000+107%$873/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40973122 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2013 | Sold | $820,000-3.2%$422/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #40595471 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2013 | Price change | $847,500-3.4%$436/sqft |
Source: J. Rockcliff Realtors #40595471 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2013 | Price change | $877,500-0.2%$451/sqft |
Source: J. Rockcliff Realtors #40595471 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2012 | Listed for sale | $879,500$452/sqft |
Source: J. Rockcliff Realtors #40595471 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,009,731 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,855 +1.3% | $989,936 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,701 +1.7% | $970,526 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,506 +2.5% | $951,502 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,225 +2.2% | $932,848 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,978 -1.7% | $923,287 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,173 +5.5% | $905,189 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,588 | $887,444 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,588 +5.1% | $870,044 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,072 +7.6% | $852,988 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,362 | $840,179 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,362 | $823,722 +951.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $78,319 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $76,783 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $75,278 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $74,716 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $74,894 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $73,425 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $71,985 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $70,574 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $69,190 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $67,837 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $66,594 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $65,288 +2% |
| 2001 | $720 | $64,007 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$11,335/mo
Principal & interest
$9414
Property taxes
$1921
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Neighborhood: 94552
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Palomares Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10Canyon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 9/10Castro Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: CASTRO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Source: Bay East AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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