Why Live in Five Canyons
Five Canyons in Castro Valley offers sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and the San Leandro Hills, making it a picturesque neighborhood. The area is known for its proximity to recreational areas, top-performing schools, and major interstate highways. Residents can explore over 300 acres of open space at Five Canyons Open Space, hike or bike along five miles of trails, or visit the Japanese Gardens in downtown Castro Valley. Dining options include Top Thai Cuisine, while grocery shopping is convenient with stores like Safeway, Trader Joe’s, and local markets such as Grocery Outlet and Castro Valley Marketplace. The neighborhood features a mix of townhomes and Mediterranean-style homes. Schools in the Castro Valley Unified School District are highly rated, including Palomares Elementary School, Creekside Middle School, and Castro Valley High School. Public transportation is accessible via Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), and major Bay Area cities like Oakland, San Francisco, Fremont, and San Jose are within a 50-mile radius. Oakland International Airport is 20 miles away. The neighborhood has a low crime risk compared to the national average, adding to its appeal for potential homebuyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Five Canyons a good place to live?
Five Canyons is a good place to live. Five Canyons is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Five Canyons is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Five Canyons has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.7 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $206,914 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 52.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Five Canyons are home owners, with 9.6% of residents renting and 90.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Five Canyons can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Five Canyons neighborhood guide.
Is Five Canyons, CA a safe neighborhood?
Five Canyons, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Five Canyons?
The median home price in Five Canyons is $1,599,999. If you put a 20% down payment of $320,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.11%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $7,760 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $333K a year to afford the median home price in Five Canyons. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Five Canyons is $207K.
What are the best public schools in Five Canyons?
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Home Trends in Five Canyons, CA
On average, homes in Five Canyons, Castro Valley sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Five Canyons, Castro Valley over the last 12 months is $1,600,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,600,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,849,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$817,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$817,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$687
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median List Price
$1,599,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%