Rarely does a home with this much heart and potential hit the Castro Valley market. Held by the original owners since 1975, this meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom classic offers over 2,100 sq. ft.of living space on an expansive 8,800+ sq. ft. lot. While the interior is ready for your modern remodeling vision, the "bones" are unbeatable, featuring a rare 3-car garage and a stunning backyard retreat complete with Japanese-inspired landscaping and a private basketball court. Situated just blocks from top-tier Vannoy Elementary and Canyon Middle School, the property also boasts incredible ADU or expansion potential. This is a golden opportunity to build instant equity in a premier neighborhood—bring your contractor and your imagination to turn this solid vintage gem into your forever dream home.
Sold for $1,399,888
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$1,399,888
5120 Helton Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94546
4beds
2,121sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$1,417,800 Zestimate®
$660/sqft
$4,586 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,417,800
$1.28M - $1.57M
$4,586/mo
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Private basketball courtStunning backyard retreatJapanese-inspired landscaping
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Listed by:
Herman Chan DRE #01395481 415-787-3450,
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Bought with:
Donna Chan, DRE #01774693
Exp Realty Of California, Inc.
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41127476
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: None
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,121
- Total interior livable area: 2,121 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
- Features: Level, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 84C100132
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Castro Valley
- Subdivision: None
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2026 | Sold | $1,399,888$660/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41127476 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $184,989 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,890 +2.4% | $181,362 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,823 +2.6% | $177,807 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,751 +2.9% | $174,320 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,674 +2.5% | $170,902 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,610 -1.3% | $169,150 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,645 +5.9% | $165,834 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,497 | $162,582 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,497 +5.2% | $159,394 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,374 +9.5% | $156,269 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,168 | $153,921 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,168 | $150,907 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $150,226 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $147,281 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $144,394 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $143,315 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $143,656 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $140,839 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $138,078 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $135,371 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $132,717 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $130,117 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $127,732 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $125,228 +2% |
| 2001 | $1,467 | $122,772 |
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Neighborhood: 94546
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Vannoy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Canyon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Castro Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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- California
- Alameda County
- Castro Valley
- 94546
- 5120 Helton Ct
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