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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
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
1 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
109.9%
Most homes are selling 10% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,175,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,247,421. (6% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
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
Exterior features
Front and back yards
Low-maintenance landscaping
Fenced yard
Patio
Landscaped, secluded court setting
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Attached front-facing garage
2-car garage
Construction
Built in 1998
Stucco construction
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Third-party-owned photovoltaic system
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41150929
Oct 11, 2026
Listed
$1,175,000
$655/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11086500
Jul 3, 2001
Sold
$489,000
$272/sq ft
May 8, 2001
Listing Removed
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Apr 3, 2001
Listed
$489,000
$272/sq ft
BEAUTIFUL SINGLE STORY ON PRIVATE ROAD. QUIET SETTING.TILED ENTRY.VAULTED CEILINGS IN LR DINING FAM & MASTER.MAPLE CABINETS,UP
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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
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
Sep 30, 2015 • Final
Building
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system on a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
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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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
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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
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $1.3M.