Sold470d on market
5874 Highwood Rd
Castro Valley, CA, 94552 • 94552 • Alameda County
$2,000,000
$1000/sqft
5Beds
2Baths
2,000Sqft
0.21 acLot
1962Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Bay Views
Bay
Mid Century Modern Style
Built 1962 · 64 years of history
1 Fireplace
Brick · Living Room · Wood Burning
1-Car Garage
Space Per Unit - 1 · Garage Faces Front · Garage Door Opener
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Listed 470 days ago · 23 views
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470 days on market
Established listing
$1,000/sqft
Price per square foot
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ModerateThis home ranks in the top 44% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1962
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.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights resort-style backyard, spa-like retreat, and open-concept design as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$12,538/month
Principal & Interest$9,871
Property Tax$2,000
Insurance$667
Down payment20% ($400,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.27% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,600,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1962
HeatingRadiant
CoolingNone
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot9,147 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleMid Century Modern
ConditionExisting
Year built1962
Stories1
Systems
HeatingRadiant
CoolingNone
RoofShingle
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingSpace Per Unit - 1, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
Garage1 spaces
Fireplaces1
FencingWood
Lot9,147 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood94552
Parcel85160557
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
15 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Atrium
Dining Area
Breakfast Bar
Counter - Solid Surface
Updated Kitchen
Smart Thermostat
Appliances
Dishwasher
Electric Range
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Flooring
Concrete
Heating
Radiant
Cooling
None
Laundry
Hookups Only
Fireplace
Brick
Living Room
Wood Burning
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Back Yard
Front Yard
Landscape Back
Landscape Front
Parking
Space Per Unit - 1
Garage Faces Front
Garage Door Opener
Construction
Wood Siding
Lot Features
Level
Front Yard
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Views
Bay
Pool Features
None
Room details
1 room detailed
Kitchen
Breakfast BarCounter - Solid SurfaceDishwasherEat In KitchenElectric Range/CooktopGarbage DisposalMicrowaveOven Built-inRefrigeratorUpdated Kitchen
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market470
Est. value$1,940,600
Est. rent$4,888/mo
Tax rate1.22%
Price/sqft$1000
On marketSep 26, 2024
PostedSep 26, 2024
Last sold$2,000,000
MLS updatedDec 24, 2024
Tour days6
Views23
How are the schools in Castro Valley?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Castro Valley, CA, 94552
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 24, 2024Sold$2,000,000$1,000bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Dec 6, 2024Pending Sale$1,995,000$998bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Dec 3, 2024Price Change$1,995,000$998bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Oct 9, 2024Price Change$2,150,000$1,075bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Sep 26, 2024Listed For Sale$1,900,000$950bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Oct 17, 2023Sold$1,230,000$615Public Record
Oct 4, 2023Pending Sale$1,100,000$550bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Sep 29, 2023Listed For Sale$1,100,000$550bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Sold$2,000,000
Dec 24, 2024•$1,000/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Pending Sale$1,995,000
Dec 6, 2024•$998/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Price Change$1,995,000
Dec 3, 2024•$998/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Price Change$2,150,000
Oct 9, 2024•$1,075/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listed For Sale$1,900,000
Sep 26, 2024•$950/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Sold$1,230,000
Oct 17, 2023•$615/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$1,100,000
Oct 4, 2023•$550/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listed For Sale$1,100,000
Sep 29, 2023•$550/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025—$2,000,000
Apr 9, 2024$15,337$1,230,000
Apr 9, 2023$6,407$310,076
Apr 9, 2022$6,307$303,995
Apr 9, 2021$4,180$298,035
Apr 9, 2020$4,082$294,980
Apr 9, 2019$4,148$289,197
Apr 9, 2018$3,920$283,526
Apr 9, 2017$3,920$277,968
Apr 9, 2016$3,729$272,518
Apr 9, 2015$3,426$268,427
Apr 9, 2014$3,426$263,170
Apr 9, 2013—$261,981
Apr 9, 2012—$256,845
Apr 9, 2011—$251,810
Apr 9, 2010—$249,929
Apr 9, 2009—$250,524
Apr 9, 2008—$245,612
Apr 9, 2007—$240,798
Apr 9, 2006—$236,077
Apr 9, 2005—$231,449
Apr 9, 2004—$226,910
Apr 9, 2003—$222,753
Apr 9, 2002—$218,386
Apr 9, 2001$2,419$214,102
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Local context around this listing
Castro Valley, CA • Alameda County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
9454694552
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