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18819 Sydney Cir, Castro Valley, CA, 94546

4beds
3baths
1,901sqft
$1,099,000
$578price/sqft
$7,327/moest. monthly cost
$293,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

Must-see gem in Castro Valley! This single-family home is filled with natural light and offers a bright, spacious layout. Upon entry, you are welcomed by an elegant living room with an impressive 18-foot high ceiling, creating a grand and airy atmosphere. The home features hardwood flooring, freshly painted, and includes dual-pane windows throughout, showcasing tasteful interior design and thoughtfully crafted details in every corner. The beautiful kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and an open-concept design that connects seamlessly to the living space. The expansive primary suite offers a comfortable layout with a walk-in closet, and the primary bathroom includes a body jet shower and a Jacuzzi tub for a spa-like experience. The beautifully landscaped backyard features a variety of flowers and fruit trees. A dedicated office space makes working from home convenient, and the home is ideally located with easy access to HW580 and HW238. Enjoy convenient transportation, a welcoming community, and top-rated Castro Valley schools-making it an ideal place to live for all ages.

Getting Around

24
WalkingCar-Dependent
27
TransitSome Transit
13
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
10/10
Creekside Middle SchoolGrades 6-82.2 mi
9/10
Castro Valley High SchoolGrades 9-121.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1991

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Tile

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Cooktop
  • Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,In Garage

Bathroom

  • Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryTubwJets, Stone, Tile

Bedroom

  • Features: WalkinCloset

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Features: DiningFamilyCombo

Family Room

  • Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo

Features

  • High Ceilings
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Family Room,Wood Burning

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central Forced Air
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,901
  • Total interior livable area: 1,901 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Countertop_Granite

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 084B0415044
  • Zoning: PD
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,626 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Landslide
    LandslideModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Landslide

FEMA Declared Disasters in Alameda County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $5,557$66,684
Home Insurance *$170$2,040
Property Taxes $1,193$14,316
Electricity $407$4,891
Total$7,327$87,924
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$251,211/yr
40% on housing$219,810/yr
45% on housing$195,386/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.9%
6.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 2.0%
2.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$578This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 94546$525
Alameda County$497

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 94546$669
Alameda County$664

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-13Pending sale$1,099,000
2026-05-07Listed for sale$1,099,000
2013-03-14Sold$585,000
2013-01-12Listed for sale$599,900
2010-11-05Listing removed$619,000
2010-06-26Price change$619,000
2010-04-29Listed for sale$649,000
2008-05-28Sold$121,500
1999-07-29Sold$271,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMichelle Lin
BrokerageColdwell Banker Realty

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