Perched on the top floor of an intimate 15-unit elevator building, this spacious corner residence combines comfort, functionality, and a highly convenient location. Filled with natural light and offering approximately 1,226 square feet of living space, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is thoughtfully designed for everyday living. Recently painted interiors and vinyl flooring create a bright, welcoming atmosphere throughout. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample workspace for cooking and entertaining. At the heart of the home, the generously sized living room is anchored by a fireplace and opens directly to a private deck, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. Ideally situated near BART, downtown San Leandro, and the weekly farmers market, this home places shopping, dining, local cafés, parks, and recreation within easy reach. Enjoy convenient access to hiking and biking trails, community events, and major transportation corridors throughout the Bay Area.
For sale
$525,000
243 Castro St, San Leandro, CA 94577
2beds
1,226sqft
Residential, Condominium
Built in 1967
-- sqft lot
$533,800 Zestimate®
$428/sqft
$317/mo HOA
What's special
Spacious corner residenceRecently painted interiorsKitchen features granite countertopsFilled with natural lightStainless steel appliancesVinyl flooring
- 14 days |
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Listed by:
Crystal Florida DRE #01926266 925-785-6488,
Compass,
Kenneth Er DRE #01942269 510-853-8008,
Compass
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41138838
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Main Entry
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: Corner Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,226
- Total interior livable area: 1,226 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered, Off Street, Parking Spaces
Features
- Levels: Other
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Level, No Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 757325
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Residential, Condominium
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Unknown
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Old San Leandro
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: See Remarks
- Services included: Common Area Maint
- HOA fee: $317 monthly
- HOA name: CYPRESS MANOR
- HOA phone: 510-750-0214
Location
- Region: San Leandro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $428/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $492,133
- Price range: $525K - $525K
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$533,800
$507,000 - $560,000
$2,666/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000+16.7%$428/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41138838 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2019 | Sold | $450,000+4.9%$367/sqft |
Source:  SFAR #488593 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2019 | Pending sale | $429,000$350/sqft |
Source: Vanguard Properties #488593 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $429,000$350/sqft |
Source: Vanguard Properties #488593 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $492,133 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,707 +1% | $482,484 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,642 +2.9% | $473,025 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,455 +3.4% | $463,751 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,241 +2.9% | $454,661 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,066 +166.9% | $450,000 +219.8% |
| 2019 | $2,273 +4.5% | $140,698 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,175 | $137,940 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,175 +5.1% | $135,235 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,069 +3% | $132,583 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,008 | $130,593 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,008 | $128,035 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $127,458 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $124,958 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $122,508 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $121,593 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $121,883 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $119,493 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $117,151 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $114,853 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $112,602 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $110,395 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $108,373 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $106,248 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,333 | $104,165 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10McKinley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Bancroft Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10San Leandro High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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