$1,890,000

26928 Palomares Rd Castro Valley, CA 94552

Estimated payment $10,901/month

Total Views 51,532
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,944 Sq Ft
$972 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Palomares Elementary School Rated A
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • View of Hills

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.

Listing Agent

Tom Chance

Legacy Real Estate & Assoc. License #00824220 Listed on: 10/03/2025

Co-Listing Agent

Matthew Hutchens

Legacy Real Estate & Assoc. License #02017674

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,855

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 2.84 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Private Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV or Boat Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Views of Hills
  • Security Gate
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Indoor Grill
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Agricultural
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Palomares Canyon Subdivision, Rancher Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 85A29015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,855

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: SVVR01
  • Subdivision Name: Palomares Canyon
  • Directions: Palo Verde to Palomares Cyn
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Spa Features: Heated
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Grill Built-in, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Dryer, Washer, Electric Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Insert, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Window Coverings
  • Room 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

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Agricultural, Sloped Down, Horses Possible, Premium Lot, Sloped Up, Back Yard, Front Yard, Private, Security Gate
  • Pool Features: Electric Heat
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, RV/Boat Parking, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Water Source: Well - Agricultural

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

  • Senior High School District: CASTRO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 123710
  • Parcel Number: 85A29015

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

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 $11,855 $1,002,731 $554,121 $455,610
2024 $11,855 $982,936 $543,258 $446,678
2023 $11,701 $970,526 $532,606 $437,920
2022 $11,506 $944,502 $522,166 $429,336
2021 $11,225 $925,848 $511,929 $420,919
2020 $10,978 $923,287 $506,682 $416,605
2019 $11,173 $905,189 $496,750 $408,439
2018 $10,864 $887,444 $487,012 $400,432
2017 $10,588 $870,044 $477,463 $392,581
2016 $10,072 $852,988 $468,103 $384,885
2015 $9,426 $840,179 $461,074 $379,105
2014 $9,362 $823,722 $452,043 $371,679
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/03/2025 10/03/25 For Sale $1,890,000 +130.5% $972 / Sq Ft
04/04/2013 04/04/13 Sold $820,000 -6.6% $422 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/11/2013 03/11/13 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2013 02/04/13 For Sale $877,500 -- $451 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $820,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- New Century Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $705,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,700 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $225,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Tom Chance

Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.

(341) 237-4032

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Tom E. Chance began his real estate career in 1981, as vice president of Argent Mortgage in Lafayette, working closely with investors by handling their portfolios. It was during this time that Tom realized the challenges and excitement associated with real estate sales. Since that time, he has been actively involved with families, friends, relocation clients and businesses by assisting them with their real estate needs and helping them secure their financial future.

During his free time,

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Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41113706

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 085A-2901-005-00