This upgraded 3BD/1.5BA single-level mid-century home sits on a 5,100 sq ft lot ideally located between downtown Castro Valley and historic downtown Hayward. The 1,186 sq ft home lives large with bright living spaces, large living room windows, and a bay window dining area. Recent improvements include fresh interior and exterior paint, new light oak luxury vinyl flooring, updated kitchen and dining lighting, a brand-new dishwasher, refreshed landscaping, and deck repairs with fresh paint (all Feb 2026). The kitchen features custom cabinetry and a Viking gas range, perfect for everyday cooking or hosting. Enjoy indoor-outdoor living with front and back yard spaces, a deck, and relaxing hot tub. Major upgrades include a bolt & brace seismic retrofit (Apr 2025) and roof replacement (2019). A rare highlight is the oversized two-car garage with EV charger, offering exceptional space for parking, hobbies, or storage. Conveniently located near parks, the San Lorenzo Creek Trail, Japanese Gardens, Castro Valley BART, respected schools, and the shops and dining of downtown Hayward.
Sold for $860,000
$860,000
1828 Riverbank Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
3beds
1,186sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$856,500 Zestimate®
$725/sqft
$3,429 Estimated rent
Home value
$856,500
$771,000 - $951,000
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Listed by:
Aja Adair DRE #02165058 415-531-7383,
Bhhs Drysdale Properties
Bought with:
Jessica Heredia, DRE #02177869
Represent Realty
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41126050
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Main Entry, Dining Room
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Stone
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookups Only, In Basement, In Unit, Inside
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,186
- Total interior livable area: 1,186 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: No Steps to Entry
- Exterior features: Garden
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Landscaped, Paved, Front Yard, Side Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 4154070
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Castro Valley
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Castro Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $725/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $816,000
- Date on market: 3/5/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Sold | $860,000+2.6%$725/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Pending sale | $838,000$707/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $838,000+4.8%$707/sqft |
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| 7/12/2023 | Sold | $800,000$675/sqft |
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| 6/14/2023 | Pending sale | $800,000$675/sqft |
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| 6/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $800,000+13%$675/sqft |
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| 8/31/2019 | Listing removed | $3,200$3/sqft |
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| 8/16/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,200$3/sqft |
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| 7/5/2019 | Sold | $708,000+4.4%$597/sqft |
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| 5/31/2019 | Pending sale | $678,000$572/sqft |
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| 5/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $678,000-3.3%$572/sqft |
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| 3/5/2018 | Sold | $701,000+13.3%$591/sqft |
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| 2/14/2018 | Pending sale | $618,800$522/sqft |
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| 2/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $618,800+230%$522/sqft |
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| 5/13/1994 | Sold | $187,500$158/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $816,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,341 +5.9% | $800,000 +7.5% |
| 2023 | $9,763 +2.2% | $744,227 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,548 +1% | $729,635 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,452 +1.3% | $715,334 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,332 -3% | $708,000 -1.5% |
| 2019 | $9,624 +140.3% | $718,816 +156.7% |
| 2018 | $4,005 | $280,075 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,005 +6.2% | $274,586 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,772 +8.7% | $269,202 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,470 | $265,159 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,470 | $259,966 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $258,792 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $253,718 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $248,744 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $246,885 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $247,473 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $242,622 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $237,865 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $233,203 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $228,631 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $224,151 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $220,042 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $215,728 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,418 | $211,498 |
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Neighborhood: 94546
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- 2/10Fairview Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.9 mi
- 4/10Bret Harte Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Hayward High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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