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1,795

sq ft

19563 Helen Pl, Castro Valley, CA 94546

About this home

Tucked away at the end of a private street, this modern single-story haven offers the perfect blend of secluded tranquility and functional living. Freshly painted inside and out, the light-filled home welcomes you with an open-concept living and dining area. The heart of the home features an airy kitchen with a casual breakfast bar, a secondary dining area, and a seamless flow into the rear family room. The thoughtful floor plan boasts three spacious bedrooms, including a primary suite with dramatic two-story cathedral ceilings and direct access to a private backyard patio. A second bedroom features elegant vaulted ceilings, while new carpet spans all bedrooms. Work from home effortlessly in the dedicated office—cleverly converted from the second garage while still retaining a single garage for parking and a half garage space for storage. Surrounded by low-maintenance native landscaping and a serene forest feel, this sun-drenched retreat is ready for you to move right in. 10/11 Sun 3-5pm, 10/12 Mon 3-5 pm

Single-familyProperty Type

1998Year Built

5,001 sq ftLot Size

$655Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Akiko Lewis •DRE #01944913 • Compass

Listed by Lynda Gann •DRE #01357510 • Compass

Listing updated: Oct 11, 2026 at 04:36pm

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41150929

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$7,992 per month

Principal and interest$6,573

Property taxes

$1,224

HOA dues

Home insurance

$196

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Marshall Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Creekside Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Castro Valley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

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About Rancho san

Lorenzo

Rancho San Lorenzo, located between Lake Chabot Regional Park and the Castro Valley BART station, is a residential and hillside Castro Valley neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and winding, tree-lined streets. 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. Single-story houses, occasional split-levels, and tidy front yards define the streetscape, with many blocks oriented toward canyon and ridge views. Lake Chabot’s trails and shoreline sit close by for weekend loops and paddle time. Community life often orbits around the Castro Valley Marketplace and the Castro Valley Library’s programs and reading rooms. For a night out, the Chabot Cinema anchors the area with repertory screenings and a classic marquee.

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Market insights

19563 Helen Pl · $1,175,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 17 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 8% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $1,260,000. (7% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Office
Breakfast bar
Eat-in kitchen
Solid-surface counters
Family room fireplace with gas starter
Crawl-space basement

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Kitchen
Gas range
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Washer
Dryer

Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Carpet

Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
No air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 19563 Helen Pl

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,393 (+2.3%)

$221,038 + $515,757

$736,795

2024

$9,184 (+1.6%)

$216,705 + $505,645

$722,350

2023

$9,037 (+2.0%)

$212,456 + $495,732

$708,188

2022

$8,864 (+2.6%)

$204,207 + $476,485

$680,692

2021

$8,638 (+2.3%)

$204,207 + $476,485

$680,692

2020

$8,442 (−1.8%)

$200,204 + $467,143

$667,347

2019

$8,598 (+2.9%)

$198,152 + $462,354

$660,506

2018

$8,356 (+2.7%)

$194,267 + $453,290

$647,557

2017

$8,137 (+5.1%)

$186,725 + $435,693

$622,418

2016

$7,744 (+7.0%)

$186,725 + $435,693

$622,418

2015

$7,238 (+1.1%)

$183,065 + $427,152

$610,217

2014

$7,156 (+0.7%)

$176,785 + $412,498

$589,283

2013

$7,105 (+2.0%)

$176,785 + $412,498

$589,283

2012

$6,965 (+1.3%)

$175,987 + $410,636

$586,623

2011

$6,873 (+0.7%)

$172,536 + $402,585

$575,121

2010

$6,826 (−0.5%)

$169,153 + $394,692

$563,845

2009

$6,858 (+3.1%)

$167,890 + $391,745

$559,635

2008

$6,650

$168,289 + $392,676

$560,965

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,001 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1998

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,795

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,795

Year built

1998

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

084C074503600

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.

RSL

Residential Small Lot Districts

Residential Small Lot districts, hereinafter designated as RSL, are established to support infill projects of duplexes, small lot single-family detached units, and townhouses. The RSL district implements and is consistent with the residential small lot land use classification of the Castro Valley General Plan.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture-Other
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 88° expected this year, 14 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 • 94546

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

88/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Castro Valley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.6 hrs

6.1 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 19563 Helen Pl

$1,241,723

$67K over list price of $1.18M

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Rental earnings

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