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About this home
Beautifully updated, move in ready home, located on one of Castro Valley's most sought-after streets. Enjoy close proximity to shopping, scenic parks, nature trails and award-winning schools. A unique feature of the home is the converted garage, originally designed as an art studio for the world-renowned photorealist artist, Richard Maclean, who once resided here. During Halloween, Sandy Rd becomes one of Castro Valley's most popular destinations, attracting hundreds of trick-or- treaters each year and creating a fun, festive neighborhood atmosphere. This home features lots of upgrades, central air and heat and an open floorplan with an abundance of light. The bonus room can be easily converted back to a garage if desired.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
5,280 sq ftLot Size
$781Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Catharina Johansson Ritts•DRE #02059870• RE/MAX Accord
Northeast Castro Valley, located between Lake Chabot Regional Park and the Castro Valley BART station, is a hillside and suburban Castro Valley neighborhood with winding residential streets and quick trail-to-town transitions. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Castro Valley Blvd and Redwood Rd corridor, where independent cafes, taquerias, and small storefronts set a steady, local rhythm. Classic mid-century ranch homes and split-levels mix with newer infill on sloped lots, often framed by mature trees. Lake Chabot’s shoreline paths and ridgeline trails shape daily routines with a strong outdoors-throughline. Chabot Cinema anchors nights out with repertory screenings and community events. Nearby, The Chabot and Paradiso Restaurant serve as familiar gathering spots for coffee and Italian comfort.
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Market insights
18747 Sandy Rd · $1,235,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
110.4%
Most homes are selling 10% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,235,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,320,243. (7% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
13% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Hardwood floors throughout
Stone countertops
One fireplace in the family room
Bonus room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Stone counters
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in kitchen
Flooring
Hardwood floors throughout
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Front porch
Front yard, side yard and back yard
Street lights on the block
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Built in 1968
Construction
Wood siding
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41146369
Aug 27, 2026
Listed
$1,235,000
$781/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41141832
Aug 20, 2026
Listing Removed
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Jul 16, 2026
Price Changed
*
Jul 16, 2026
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40390889
Apr 3, 2009
Sold
$452,750
$286/sq ft
Feb 9, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jan 21, 2009
Listed
$449,000
$284/sq ft
+4
Great Home & neighborhood, new paint, new carpet, 6 panel doors, mirrored clst drs, newer DP windows, Remodeled kitchen with blt-in microwv tile floors, remodeled oak baths w tile floors. Frrplc w granite tile surround, newer roof, private bk yrd with patio and potential for more
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11222082
Apr 26, 2004
Sold
$536,000
$339/sq ft
Mar 8, 2004
Listing Removed
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Feb 23, 2004
Listed
$509,950
$323/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11157410
Sep 19, 2002
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10586957
Jan 28, 1998
Sold
$217,500
$138/sq ft
Feb 21, 1997
Listing Removed
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Nov 29, 1996
Listed
$228,950
$145/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #26586957
Feb 21, 1997
Sold
$217,500
$138/sq ft
Jan 16, 1997
Listing Removed
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Nov 29, 1996
Listed
$228,950
$145/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10575497
Sep 4, 1996
Sold
$157,000
$99/sq ft
Apr 16, 1996
Listed
$175,000
$111/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #26575497
Sep 4, 1996
Sold
$157,000
$99/sq ft
Apr 16, 1996
Listed
$175,000
$111/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,820 (+2.3%)
$229,659 + $535,892
$765,551
2024
$9,601 (+1.6%)
$229,659 + $535,892
$765,551
2023
$9,447 (+2.0%)
$225,156 + $525,386
$750,542
2022
$9,266 (+2.6%)
$216,415 + $504,989
$721,404
2021
$9,028 (+2.3%)
$216,415 + $504,989
$721,404
2020
$8,822 (+26.2%)
$212,172 + $495,088
$707,260
2019
$6,990 (+2.9%)
$209,998 + $490,015
$700,013
2018
$6,791 (+2.7%)
$156,762 + $365,816
$522,578
2017
$6,612 (+5.1%)
$150,675 + $351,613
$502,288
2016
$6,290 (+7.0%)
$150,675 + $351,613
$502,288
2015
$5,879 (+1.3%)
$147,721 + $344,720
$492,441
2014
$5,803 (+0.8%)
$142,655 + $332,897
$475,552
2013
$5,756 (+2.1%)
$142,655 + $332,897
$475,552
2012
$5,639 (+1.4%)
$142,011 + $331,395
$473,406
2011
$5,562 (+0.7%)
$139,227 + $324,898
$464,125
2010
$5,523 (+4.5%)
$136,498 + $318,528
$455,026
2009
$5,287 (−28.1%)
$135,478 + $316,148
$451,626
2008
$7,358
$126,900 + $296,100
$423,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,280 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,374
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,374
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
084C087001800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 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
Jan 7, 2013 • Final
Building
Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps.
Electrical
Dec 31, 1996 • Final
Building
Electrical
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
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