Why Live in Castlewood
Castlewood in Pleasanton is known for its luxurious golf course estates, featuring upscale ranch-style and custom-built homes on expansive lots with natural scenery. Home prices range from $1.5 million to $4 million, with condos available between $450,000 and $550,000. The neighborhood is bordered by scenic mountain areas, including Augustin Bernal Park and Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, which offer rugged hiking and biking trails. Within Castlewood, residents can enjoy the Marilyn Murphy Kane Trail and green spaces like Fawn Hills Park and Cubby’s Dog Park. Despite its woodsy setting, Castlewood is less than a mile from the nearest shopping center and 2 miles from downtown Pleasanton. Dining options at Pleasanton Gateway include Parktown Pizza, Mexico Lindo Restaurant & Cantina, Teriyaki City, and Habit Burger & Grill. The Club at Castlewood provides golf, tennis, pickleball, a pool, and a fitness center, along with a remodeled clubhouse and a rich history. Interstate 680 runs along the eastern edge, offering a 30-minute commute to San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The nearest BART station is 5 miles away in Dublin, and the San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is 20 miles west. Castlewood is served by highly rated schools, including Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School, Pleasanton Middle School, and Foothill High School, all of which have received high ratings and accolades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Castlewood a good place to live?
Castlewood is a good place to live. Castlewood is considered very car-dependent and bikeable with minimal transit options. Castlewood is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Castlewood has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.6 people per acre and a median age of 49. The average household income is $238,868 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 66.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Castlewood are home owners, with 17.9% of residents renting and 82.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Castlewood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Castlewood neighborhood guide.
Is Castlewood, CA a safe neighborhood?
Castlewood, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Castlewood?
The median home price in Castlewood is $998,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $199,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.36%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,970 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $213K a year to afford the median home price in Castlewood. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Castlewood is $239K.
What are the best public schools in Castlewood?
The best public schools that serve Castlewood are:
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Are home prices dropping in Castlewood?
Yes, home prices in Castlewood are down 15% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Castlewood, CA
On average, homes in Castlewood, Pleasanton sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Castlewood, Pleasanton over the last 12 months is $1,990,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,990,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,330,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$505,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$638
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median List Price
$998,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%