For Sale186d on marketHistoric · 108 yrs
26928 Palomares Rd
Castro Valley, CA, 94552 • 94552 • Alameda County
$1,890,000
$972/sqft
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,944Sqft
2.8 acLot
1918Built
Property DNA
Hills Views
Hills
Ranch Style
Built 1918 · 108 years of history
Palomares Canyon
94552
1 Fireplace
Family Room · Insert · Wood Burning
Shed(s)
Shed(s)
2-Car Garage
Attached · RV/Boat Parking · Workshop in Garage · Garage Door Opener
Tile & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is getting attention
Listed 186 days ago · 1,590 views · 44 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
44 saves
Buyers have saved this home
186 days on market
Established listing
$972/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1918 · Historic
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.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights storage barn, gourmet kitchen, and cute chicken coop as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$11,932/month
Principal & Interest$9,412
Property Tax$1,890
Insurance$630
Down payment20% ($378,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.35% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,512,000 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeResidential, Single Family Residence
Year Built1918
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), No Air Conditioning
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot2.84 Acres
Days on Zillow186 Days
Price/sqft$972
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeResidential, Single Family Residence
StyleRanch
ConditionExisting
Year built1918
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), No Air Conditioning
RoofComposition
ConstructionStucco
Water / SewerWell / Septic Tank
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached, RV/Boat Parking, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartial
Fireplaces1
FencingSecurity,Fenced
Lot2.84 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood94552
Parcel85A29015
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
17 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Breakfast Bar
Updated Kitchen
Appliances
Dishwasher
Gas Range
Plumbed For Ice Maker
Microwave
Range
Dryer
Washer
Electric Water Heater
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
No Air Conditioning
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Laundry Room
Common Area
Fireplace
Family Room
Insert
Wood Burning
Windows
Double Pane Windows
Skylight(s)
Window Coverings
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Garden
Garden/Play
Parking
Attached
RV/Boat Parking
Workshop in Garage
Garage Door Opener
Construction
Stucco
Lot Features
Agricultural
Sloped Down
Horses Possible
Premium Lot
Sloped Up
Back Yard
Front Yard
Private
Side Yard
Views
Hills
Pool Features
Electric Heat
Utilities
Water/Sewer See Remarks
Other Structures
Shed(s)
Room details
2 rooms detailed
Bathroom
Solid SurfaceStall ShowerUpdated BathsTub
Kitchen
220 Volt OutletBreakfast BarStone CountersDishwasherEat-in KitchenDisposalGas Range/CooktopGrill Built-inIce Maker HookupKitchen IslandMicrowaveRange/Oven Built-inSkylight(s)Updated Kitchen
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market186
Est. value$1,808,700
Est. rent$4,950/mo
Tax rate1.22%
Price/sqft$972
On marketOct 3, 2025
PostedOct 3, 2025
Last sold$820,000
MLS updatedFeb 28, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,590
Favorites44
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Location
Castro Valley, CA, 94552
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 3, 2025Listed For Sale$1,890,000$972Bay East AOR
Nov 29, 2021Listing Removed——bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Nov 3, 2021Listed For Sale$1,697,000$873bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Apr 4, 2013Sold$820,000$422Bay East AOR
Feb 21, 2013Price Change$847,500$436J. Rockcliff Realtors
Jan 31, 2013Price Change$877,500$451J. Rockcliff Realtors
Nov 9, 2012Listed For Sale$879,500$452J. Rockcliff Realtors
Listed For Sale$1,890,000
Oct 3, 2025•$972/sqft•Bay East AOR
Listing Removed—
Nov 29, 2021•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listed For Sale$1,697,000
Nov 3, 2021•$873/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Sold$820,000
Apr 4, 2013•$422/sqft•Bay East AOR
Price Change$847,500
Feb 21, 2013•$436/sqft•J. Rockcliff Realtors
Price Change$877,500
Jan 31, 2013•$451/sqft•J. Rockcliff Realtors
Listed For Sale$879,500
Nov 9, 2012•$452/sqft•J. Rockcliff Realtors
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2025—$1,009,731
Apr 7, 2024$11,855$989,936
Apr 7, 2023$11,701$970,526
Apr 7, 2022$11,506$951,502
Apr 7, 2021$11,225$932,848
Apr 7, 2020$10,978$923,287
Apr 7, 2019$11,173$905,189
Apr 7, 2018$10,588$887,444
Apr 7, 2017$10,588$870,044
Apr 7, 2016$10,072$852,988
Apr 7, 2015$9,362$840,179
Apr 7, 2014$9,362$823,722
Apr 7, 2013—$78,319
Apr 7, 2012—$76,783
Apr 7, 2011—$75,278
Apr 7, 2010—$74,716
Apr 7, 2009—$74,894
Apr 7, 2008—$73,425
Apr 7, 2007—$71,985
Apr 7, 2006—$70,574
Apr 7, 2005—$69,190
Apr 7, 2004—$67,837
Apr 7, 2003—$66,594
Apr 7, 2002—$65,288
Apr 7, 2001$720$64,007
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Castro Valley, CA • Alameda County
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Nearby zip codes
9454694552945829458394587
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