Welcome to this beautifully updated home in the highly desirable Palomares Hills community, ideally situated on a premium lot with expansive Castro Valley canyon views and no rear neighbors. The private backyard offers a peaceful setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying the surrounding scenery. The home features four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including a convenient ground-level bedroom and full bath, ideal for guests, extended family, or a home office. Engineered hardwood flooring flows throughout the main level, while the family room offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with a fireplace. The modern kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop, and generous workspace. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom features double closets and beautiful views of the Castro Valley canyons. Recent improvements also include luxury vinyl plank flooring in the laundry room and primary bathroom, along with a renovated upstairs secondary bathroom. Additional highlights include dual-pane windows, recessed lighting, a Tesla Powerwall battery system, and an attached two-car garage. Palomares Hills residents enjoy an impressive selection of community amenities, including a clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis, pickleball, basketball and bocce ball courts, parks, picnic areas, scenic private walking trails, and security patrol. Located within the Castro Valley Unified School District and served by Jensen Elementary School, the home is also conveniently located near shopping, dining, BART, and major commuter routes. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy privacy, canyon views, thoughtful updates, and all that the Palomares Hills community has to offer.
For sale
$1,549,888
18734 Mount Lassen Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94552
4beds
2,085sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
9,800 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$743/sqft
$75/mo HOA
What's special
Private backyardBeautifully updated homeAttached two-car garagePremium lotRenovated upstairs secondary bathroomStainless steel appliancesRecessed lighting
- 24 days
- 1,868
- 126
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matthew Luey DRE #02187920 925-765-2324,
Keller Williams Tri-valley
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41149674
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry, Dining Room, Family Room, Dining Area, Laundry, Living Room
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Double Oven, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Common Area
Features
- Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Central Vacuum, Sound System
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Carpet
- Doors: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,085
- Total interior livable area: 2,085 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Storage
- Pool features: None, Community
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,800 Square Feet
- Features: Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 85A640619
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Caulked/Sealed, Insulation
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Palomares Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Greenbelt, Fitness Center, Playground, Pool, Picnic Area, Trail(s)
- Services included: Other, None
- HOA fee: $75 monthly
- HOA name: PALOMARES HILLS HOA
- HOA phone: 925-426-1508
Location
- Region: Castro Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $743/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $978,497
- Price range: $1.5M - $1.5M
- Date on market: 10/1/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: None
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,917/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,549,888+1.6%$743/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41149674 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2026 | Sold | $1,525,000+1.7%$731/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41147459 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2026 | Pending sale | $1,499,888+101.3%$719/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41147459 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,050+35%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2013 | Listing removed | $3,000$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2013 | Listed for rent | $3,000$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2008 | Sold | $745,000-5.1%$357/sqft |
Source: CCAR #40354467 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2008 | Listed for sale | $784,900+25.6%$376/sqft |
Source: Prudential CA/TX/NV Realty #40354467 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2003 | Sold | $625,000$300/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $978,497 +2% |
| 2025 | $12,189 +2.2% | $959,313 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,924 +1.6% | $940,510 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,741 +1.9% | $922,071 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,523 +2.6% | $903,997 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,232 +2.3% | $886,274 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,978 -1.9% | $877,191 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,185 +5.6% | $859,997 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,588 | $843,138 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,588 +5.1% | $826,607 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,076 +12.8% | $810,403 +7.5% |
| 2015 | $8,930 -0.4% | $754,000 +0.4% |
| 2014 | $8,967 | $751,000 +16.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $645,000 +8.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $594,000 -6.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $635,000 -11.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $715,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $715,000 +5.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $676,511 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $663,250 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $650,250 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $637,500 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $625,000 +53.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $408,147 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $400,144 +2% |
| 2001 | $4,277 | $392,301 |
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Neighborhood: 94552
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: CASTRO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Source: Bay East AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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