About this home

PRICE IMPROVEMENT! A rare opportunity to own your own private retreat in the heart of Palomares Canyon, where sweeping canyon views, timeless Spanish-style architecture, and a beautifully terraced hillside create an extraordinary setting. Graceful archways, hardwood floors, terracotta tile, and a dramatic covered loggia overlooking the canyon welcome you into this warm and inviting Castro Valley estate. The thoughtfully designed main residence features 3 primary suites plus a guest bedroom, including a private upper-level retreat and an ADA-accessible roll-in shower. The eat-in kitchen offers generous counter space and storage, while the formal dining room with built-in glass-paneled hutch, dedicated workspace nook, and spacious laundry suite add comfort and functionality. A permitted detached garage with a spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath ADU expands the possibilities for extended family, guests, a home office, or potential rental income, bringing the total living space to approximately 4,386 sq. ft. The terraced grounds offer endless possibilities for entertaining, gardening, or hobby farming, with room for horses, goats, chickens, with barn. Two gated entrances from Palomares Road provide convenient access while maintaining privacy. Recent improvements include new windows throughout the main residence, fresh interior paint in the main house, and exterior paint on all structures. Experience the beauty, space, and peaceful lifestyle of Palomares Canyon. From I-580, travel 7.2 miles on Palomares,. From Niles Canyon Road, travel 2.6 miles.

Facts and features

Schools

• Palomares Elementary School

  elementary · K-5 · 6.3 mi

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• Alma Preschool

  elementary · 8.8 mi

• Adventures in Learning

  elementary · PK-4 · 4.3 mi

• Castro Valley High School

  high · 9-12 · 8.9 mi

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• Hillview Christian Academy

  elementary · 1-12 · 4.4 mi

• Lighthouse Baptist School

  elementary · K-10 · 4.6 mi

Price history

• Oct 1, 2026 · Price Changed$1,999,900
• Sep 17, 2026 · Listed$2,225,000
• Jul 19, 1988 · Sold$325,000

Tax history

• 2025$9,493 tax · $786,236 assessed
• 2024$9,341 tax · $770,820 assessed
• 2023$9,163 tax · $740,892 assessed
• 2022$9,042 tax · $726,366 assessed
• 2021$8,843 tax · $712,125 assessed
• 2020$8,659 tax · $704,826 assessed
• 2019$8,820 tax · $691,006 assessed
• 2018$8,603 tax · $677,459 assessed

Home value

$2,176,600

• Cotality$2,176,600
• Quantarium$1,941,820
• Collateral Analytics$2,203,000

Where it is