PRICE IMPROVEMENT! A rare opportunity to own your own private retreat in the heart of Palomares Canyon, where sweeping canyon views, timeless Spanish-style architecture, and a beautifully terraced hillside create an extraordinary setting. Graceful archways, hardwood floors, terracotta tile, and a dramatic covered loggia overlooking the canyon welcome you into this warm and inviting Castro Valley estate. The thoughtfully designed main residence features 3 primary suites plus a guest bedroom, including a private upper-level retreat and an ADA-accessible roll-in shower. The eat-in kitchen offers generous counter space and storage, while the formal dining room with built-in glass-paneled hutch, dedicated workspace nook, and spacious laundry suite add comfort and functionality. A permitted detached garage with a spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath ADU expands the possibilities for extended family, guests, a home office, or potential rental income, bringing the total living space to approximately 4,386 sq. ft. The terraced grounds offer endless possibilities for entertaining, gardening, or hobby farming, with room for horses, goats, chickens, with barn. Two gated entrances from Palomares Road provide convenient access while maintaining privacy. Recent improvements include new windows throughout the main residence, fresh interior paint in the main house, and exterior paint on all structures. Experience the beauty, space, and peaceful lifestyle of Palomares Canyon. From I-580, travel 7.2 miles on Palomares,. From Niles Canyon Road, travel 2.6 miles.
For sale
Price cut: $225.1K (10/1)
$1,999,900
35575 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
5beds
4,386sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
2.39 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$456/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious laundry suitePrivate upper-level retreatDedicated workspace nookTimeless spanish-style architecturePermitted detached garageGraceful archwaysAda-accessible roll-in shower
- 54 days
- 1,824
- 145
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sheri Case McNutt DRE #02130816 925-413-5840,
Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.,
Helen McNutt-Gentile DRE #00768353 925-719-2894,
Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41148550
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, 2 Baths, Main Entry
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Common Area
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Screens
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Piped
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,386
- Total interior livable area: 4,386 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Exterior features: Balcony, Entry Gate, Private Entrance
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2.39 Acres
- Features: Premium Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 85A4700240
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Palomares Canyon
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Castro Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $456/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $786,236
- Price range: $2M - $2M
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Price change | $1,999,900-10.1%$456/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41148550 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,225,000$507/sqft |
Source: Bay East AOR #41148550 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $786,236 +2% |
| 2025 | $9,493 +1.6% | $770,820 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,342 +1.9% | $755,708 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,163 +1.3% | $740,892 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,042 +2.2% | $726,366 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,844 +2.1% | $712,125 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,660 -1.8% | $704,826 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,821 +5% | $691,006 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,403 | $677,459 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,403 +5.2% | $664,179 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,991 +9% | $651,158 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,331 | $641,378 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,331 | $628,816 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $625,978 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $613,704 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $601,672 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $597,178 +2.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $580,156 +2.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $564,370 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $553,306 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $542,458 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $531,824 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $521,404 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $502,033 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $492,189 +2% |
| 2001 | $5,115 | $482,539 |
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