NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18693 E Cavendish Dr Castro Valley, CA 94552

Palomares Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,324,000 - $1,469,176

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,908 Sq Ft
$735/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 5, 2025

Last sale price $1,385,000 $726 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,681 / mo

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • View of Hills
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Independent Elementary School Rated A
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Solar owned by seller

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 18693 East Cavendish Drive-a functional ranch-style home in Castro Valley's desirable Briar Ridge neighborhood. Step into a sunlit, well-maintained space featuring a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace. The updated kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, a bay window, and flows into a formal dining room. A separate family room offers additional space to relax or entertain. Enjoy ample storage, a laundry room, and bedrooms with mirrored closet doors. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and private bath with a stall shower. The large fully fenced yard provides space and privacy for gatherings on the immaculate patio, complete with an elegant pergola, and no rear neighbors. The energy-efficient solar panels and brand-new heater and air conditioning units makes this home an eco-friendly paradise. Just minutes from award-winning schools, equestrian stables, Greenridge and Cull Canyon Parks, and Lake Chabot, this home offers comfort, style, and convenience in a highly sought-after location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Min Zhao

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01449007 Listed on: 04/04/2025

Kw Advisors East Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Bimal Shrestha

Exp Realty Of California, Inc License #02199351

Exp Realty Of California, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 8,120

HOA Fees

  • $22 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Views of Hills
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • 8,120 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, management fee
  • Briar Ridge Association, Phone Number (925) 462-2138
  • Briar Ridge Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 85630451

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

8,120 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$22 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Briar Ridge
  • Directions: GPS
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Greenbelt
  • Association Fee: 260
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: BRIAR RIDGE
  • Phone: 925-462-2138
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Management Fee

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8120
  • Parcel Number: 85630451

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2025
Closed on
May 29, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sara Min Zhao
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Bimal Shrestha
Exp Realty Of California, Inc
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.72%
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
$1,403,294

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,294
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.27%
Original Mortgage
$1,108,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,104,345
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$298,949

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2016
Closed on
Nov 22, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kerry Sexton
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dina Del Monica
Compass
List Price
$898,000
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
1.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.07%
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Interest Rate
7.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,150
Interest Rate
3.87%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,385,000 Chicago Title
$910,000 Chicago Title Company
-- None Available
-- Old Republic Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
$331,500 Fidelity National Title Co
$280,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,108,000
Previous Owner $625,000
Previous Owner $345,000
Previous Owner $265,000
Previous Owner $203,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Sold $1,385,000 -0.7% $726 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $1,395,000 +53.3% $731 / Sq Ft
12/06/2016 12/06/16 Sold $910,000 +1.3% $477 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/06/2016 11/06/16 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2016 10/05/16 For Sale $898,000 -- $471 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,960 $1,049,108 $316,832 $739,276
2024 $12,960 $1,028,406 $310,622 $724,784
2023 $12,763 $1,015,104 $304,531 $710,573
2022 $12,526 $988,202 $298,560 $696,642
2021 $12,209 $968,692 $292,707 $682,985
2020 $11,931 $965,691 $289,707 $675,984
2019 $12,157 $946,763 $284,029 $662,734
2018 $11,814 $928,200 $278,460 $649,740
2017 $11,505 $910,000 $273,000 $637,000
2016 $5,758 $446,725 $134,071 $312,654
2015 $5,381 $440,014 $132,057 $307,957
2014 $5,310 $431,397 $129,471 $301,926
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sara Min Zhao

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sara Min Zhao

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 900-4865

    1 in this area

    270 Total Sales

    Sara Min Zhao
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  • Bimal Shrestha

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Bimal Shrestha

    Exp Realty Of California, Inc

    (650) 515-6390

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Bimal Shrestha
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  • Kerry Sexton

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Kerry Sexton

    Compass

    (408) 476-4844

    47 Total Sales

    Kerry Sexton
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  • Dina Del Monica

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Dina Del Monica

    Compass

    (925) 444-4300

    23 Total Sales

    Dina Del Monica
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41092133

bridgeMLS

APN: 085-6304-051-00

California Alameda County Castro Valley 94552 Palomares Hills

18693 E Cavendish Dr, Castro Valley, CA

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