A complete remodel of the whole house. You need to come to see the amazing changes. Beautiful two-story home in Castro Valley. The home features 4 bedrooms 3 baths in a quiet and highly sought-after neighborhood in Castro Valley. This property is completely renovated. New Stove, hood, dishwasher, lightings, etc. Located near schools, shopping and more! The formal living and dining area greet you as you enter the house. This stunning 4-bedroom, 3 full bath residence offers a spacious, thoughtfully designed layout perfect for modern living. The highly desirable downstairs bedroom and full bath provide flexibility for guests, multigenerational living, or a private home office. Don't miss this golden opportunity to own this wonderful home. This is a Castro Valley property. Please send POF, disclosures cover page and pre-approval letter with the offer. Sellers are motivated.
West Castro Valley, located between Lake Chabot Regional Park and the Castro Valley BART station, is a hillside and suburban Castro Valley neighborhood with winding streets and bay-facing views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Castro Valley Boulevard and Redwood Road corridor, where independent cafes, taquerias, and small storefronts set a steady, local rhythm. Community pillars include the Castro Valley Marketplace, the Chabot Cinema, and the Castro Valley Arts Foundation. Housing leans toward mid-century ranch homes and updated split-levels, with pockets of newer infill near the main roads. Canyon edges and trailheads shape daily routines, while the boulevard keeps errands and meetups grounded in town.
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Offer insights
16630 Cowell St · $1,175,000
$1.2M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.2M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
37 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
110.0%
Most homes are selling 10% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Dining area
Family room
Window coverings
Crawl space basement
One living room fireplace
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 bathrooms (2 full, 1 partial)
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Built-in range/oven
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Concrete
Hardwood
Linoleum
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Front yard
Back yard
Fenced
Premium lot
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property type
Built in 1963
Parking
Attached garage with 2 covered spaces and garage door opener
Construction
Stucco construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41146359
Sep 21, 2026
Price Changed
$1,175,000
$591/sq ft
Aug 27, 2026
Listed
$1,095,000
$551/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41135438
Jun 4, 2026
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40403666
May 27, 2009
Sold
$465,000
$234/sq ft
Apr 7, 2009
Listing Removed
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Apr 4, 2009
Listed
$449,950
$226/sq ft
+4
UNBELIEVABLE! CASTRO VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SPECTACULAR VIEWS, THIS HOME HAS EVERYTHING AND MORE! NOT ONLY IS IT ROOMY, WITH 4 BEDROOMS 2.5 BATHROOMS, BRIGHT UPDATED KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, FAMILY ROOM ! 2 CAR GARAGE, DUAL PANE WINDOWS, CLEAN AND READY TO MOVE!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,935 (+2.3%)
$183,222 + $427,518
$610,740
2024
$7,756 (+1.7%)
$179,629 + $419,136
$598,765
2023
$7,627 (+2.0%)
$176,108 + $410,920
$587,028
2022
$7,477 (+2.6%)
$169,272 + $394,968
$564,240
2021
$7,286 (+2.3%)
$169,272 + $394,968
$564,240
2020
$7,119 (−1.8%)
$165,953 + $387,224
$553,177
2019
$7,248 (+2.9%)
$164,252 + $383,256
$547,508
2018
$7,044 (+2.7%)
$161,033 + $375,744
$536,777
2017
$6,859 (+5.1%)
$154,780 + $361,155
$515,935
2016
$6,528 (+7.0%)
$154,780 + $361,155
$515,935
2015
$6,102 (+1.2%)
$151,746 + $354,075
$505,821
2014
$6,027 (+0.8%)
$146,541 + $341,931
$488,472
2013
$5,979 (+2.0%)
$146,541 + $341,931
$488,472
2012
$5,859 (+1.3%)
$145,880 + $340,388
$486,268
2011
$5,781 (+0.7%)
$143,020 + $333,715
$476,735
2010
$5,741 (+319.0%)
$140,217 + $327,173
$467,390
2009
$1,370 (+6.4%)
$139,169 + $324,728
$463,897
2008
$1,287
$31,415 + $54,453
$85,868
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,150 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1964
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,988
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,988
Year built
1963
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
084B032106600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residence Districts
Single-family residence districts, hereinafter designated as R-1 districts, are established to provide for and protect established neighborhoods of one-family dwellings, and to provide space in suitable locations for additional development of this kind, together with appropriate community facilities and allowance for restricted interim cultivation of the soil compatible with such low-density residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Nov 24, 1999 • Final
Building
Perform a kitchen remodel.
Kitchen
Remodel
Jul 14, 1997 • Final
Building
Work on re-roofing.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Local insights from Redfin agents
Castro Valley's fall market offers great buyer leverage. While median prices hold steady around $1.2M, increased inventory gives you room to negotiate on homes needing updates. Turnkey properties still move fast in under 15 days, so act quickly with...
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Castro Valley, CA • 94578
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Castro Valley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 16630 Cowell St
$1,134,354
$41K under list price of $1.18M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $1.3M.