26928 Palomares Rd, Castro Valley, CA, 94552
About This Home
Country Freshness - City Closeness! This is Definitely the Home with the Views for your clients. 2.84 Manageable Acres for Mini-Farmers, Gardeners, Equestrian Lovers & Those looking for A Relaxing Getaway from the Hustle and Bustle of Urban Living. This home has been Lovingly Maintained, both Inside and Out. Nestled on a Knoll, the Exterior boasts, a Storage Barn, Multiple Free Standing Planting Beds, a Cute Chicken Coop, Plenty of Parking Opportunities for RV's, Horse Trailers, Extra Vehicles & More. The Interior takes your breath away with the Cathedral Ceiling and Center Beam. Lovely Views of the Wooded Canyon from Large Windows in Familyroom and Dining Area. The Gourmet Kitchen has Multiple Stone Islands, Food Prepping Area, Dry Bar, & Elegant Wood Cabinetry. A Spacious Mud Room is just off of the Kitchen and 2 Car Attached Garage. Plenty of Space for the Extra refrigerator and Laundry Facilities. There are 3 Spacious Comfortable Bedrooms with 2 Full, Updated Bathrooms. The Downstairs Basement area has it's own separate entrance. There are endless possibilities for this Bonus Space (Although this space is not included in the Overall Square footage). Two 2500 Gallon Water Tanks have been recently installed for Domestic use. It's Time to Relax and to Truly Start Living.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Existing
- Year built: 1918
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Residential,Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Range,Indoor Grill,Plumbed For Ice Maker,Microwave,Range,Dryer,Washer,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry Room,Common Area
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partial
Bathroom
- Features: Solid Surface,Stall Shower,Updated Baths,Tub
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Breakfast Bar,Updated Kitchen
- Door features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
- Window features: Double Pane Windows,Skylight(s),Window Coverings
- Flooring: Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Insert,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),No Air Conditioning
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,944
- Total interior livable area: 1,944 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Breakfast Bar,Stone Counters,Dishwasher,Eat-in Kitchen,Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Grill Built-in,Ice Maker Hookup,Kitchen Island,Microwave,Range/Oven Built-in,Skylight(s),Updated Kitchen
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 85A29015
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: Electric Heat
- Exterior features: Garden,Garden/Play
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Security,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Lot
- Lot size: 2.84 Acres
- Features: Agricultural,Sloped Down,Horses Possible,Premium Lot,Sloped Up,Back Yard,Front Yard,Private,Side Yard
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,RV/Boat Parking,Workshop in Garage,Garage Door Opener
- 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
- Wildfire
- Inland Flooding
- Landslide
- Heat Wave
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 | $9,556 | $114,672 |
| Home Insurance * | $328 | $3,936 |
| Property Taxes | $1,896 | $22,752 |
| Electricity | $416 | $5,002 |
| Total | $12,196 | $146,352 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-03 | Listed for sale | $1,890,000 |
| 2021-11-29 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-11-03 | Listed for sale | $1,697,000 |
| 2013-04-04 | Sold | $820,000 |
| 2013-02-21 | Price change | $847,500 |
| 2013-01-31 | Price change | $877,500 |
| 2012-11-09 | Listed for sale | $879,500 |
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