18747 Sandy Rd, Castro Valley, CA, 94546
About This Home
Beautifully updated home located on one of Castro Valley's most sought-after streets. Enjoy close proximity to shopping, scenic parks, nature trails and award-winning schools. A unique feature of the home is the converted garage, originally designed as an art studio for the world-renowned photorealist artist, Richard Maclean, who once resided here. During Halloween, Sandy Rd becomes one of Castro Valley's most popular destinations, attracting hundreds of trick-or- treaters each year and creating a fun, festive neighborhood atmosphere. This home features lots of upgrades, central air and heat and an open floorplan with an abundance of light. The bonus room can be easily converted back to a garage if desired.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Existing
- Year built: 1968
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Residential,Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Washer
- Laundry features: In Kitchen
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,347
- Total interior livable area: 1,347 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 84C87018
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 5,280 sqft
- Features: Street Light(s),Back Yard,Front Yard,Side Yard
Parking
- Parking features: See Remarks
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
- Inland Flooding
- Heat Wave
- Landslide
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Alameda County and California
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $6,315 | $75,780 |
| Home Insurance * | $193 | $2,316 |
| Property Taxes | $1,343 | $16,116 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $8,249 | $98,988 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
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Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000 |
| 2009-03-04 | Sold | $452,750 |
| 2009-01-24 | Listed for sale | $449,000 |
| 2008-09-05 | Sold | $369,000 |
| 2006-10-30 | Sold | $496,000 |
| 2004-04-26 | Sold | $536,000 |
| 1997-02-21 | Sold | $217,500 |
| 1996-09-05 | Sold | $132,500 |
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