Introducing 5874 Highwood Rd, a stunning double A-frame Eichler home in Castro Valley. This 5BD/2BA gem has been thoughtfully remodeled with high-end finishes. Featuring Herman Miller lighting and Artos chrome fixtures, the open-concept design centers around a serene atrium, flooding the home with natural light. The kitchen is modernized with soft-close cabinets, quartz countertops, under-cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances, and an induction range—ideal for both casual cooks and culinary enthusiasts. The expanded primary suite offers a luxurious soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower, and double vanities, creating a spa-like retreat. Outdoors, the resort-style backyard includes multiple decks, patios, a gas fire pit, built-in BBQ, and panoramic bay views. Perfect for entertaining or unwinding with stunning sunsets. Updated systems include a new Armstrong foam roof, refurbished radiant heat, new siding, and refinished mid-century features like mahogany walls and concrete floors. The garage now boasts an epoxy-coated floor for a sleek finish. Located in the Greenridge Eichler community, this home offers top-ranked schools, proximity to Greenridge Park, and easy access to BART and freeways for a seamless commute throughout the Bay Area.
Sold for $2,000,000 on 12/24/24
$2,000,000
5874 Highwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
5beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$1,870,700 Zestimate®
$1,000/sqft
$4,765 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,870,700
$1.68M - $2.08M
$4,765/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 24, 2024 at 10:20am
Listed by:
Ary Assadi DRE #01912843 415-216-5653,
Bay Area Modern Real Estate,
Mark Fleckles DRE #01343751 510-967-6169,
Bay Area Modern Real Estate
Bought with:
Rishi Bakshi, DRE #01430229
Intero Real Estate Services
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41074466
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Atrium, Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen, Smart Thermostat
- Flooring: Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Space Per Unit - 1, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
- Features: Level, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 85160557
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Details
- Builder name: Eichler
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Castro Valley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/24/2024 | Sold | $2,000,000+0.3%$1,000/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41074466 | ||
| 12/6/2024 | Pending sale | $1,995,000$998/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41074466 | ||
| 12/3/2024 | Price change | $1,995,000-7.2%$998/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41074466 | ||
| 10/9/2024 | Price change | $2,150,000+13.2%$1,075/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41074466 | ||
| 9/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,900,000+54.5%$950/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41074466 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $2,000,000 +62.6% |
| 2024 | $15,337 +139.4% | $1,230,000 +296.7% |
| 2023 | $6,407 +1.6% | $310,076 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94552
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Independent Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Canyon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Castro Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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Estimated market value
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