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About this home
Nestled on one of Castro Valley’s most beautiful streets, this exceptional 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers the perfect blend of premium updates, unbeatable convenience, and no HOA. The location is truly unmatched: you are directly across from the Castro Valley Community Center Parkcomplete with tennis and pickleball courts, playgrounds, and open green spacemoments from top-rated Chabot Elementary, and a short distance to Lake Chabot Regional Park's marina, fishing, boat rentals, and 20+ miles of trails. Inside, the two-story foyer with clerestory windows floods the entry with natural light and showcases a beautiful staircase. Rich hardwood floors flow throughout much of the main level, complemented by elegant plantation shutters framing every window and sliding door. The first floor includes a formal living room, a dining room, and a gorgeous, updated kitchen featuring a Sub-Zero refrigerator, wine fridge, secondary sink, and premium finishes. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a cozy family room with direct backyard access. A dedicated laundry room and a half bath complete the main level. Upstairs, all four bedrooms are quietly tucked away from the main living areas. The primary suite is a generous retreat with an expansive closet and an updated en suite bath featuring a jetted soaking tub, separate stall shower, and a double vanity. This very well-maintained home provides total peace of mind, including a new roof replaced in 2024 and a new water heater installed in 2025. The outdoor space is an absolute highlight: the 7,634 sq ft lot features a thriving collection of mature fruit and nut treesincluding persimmon, Asian pear, tangerine, orange, lemon, quince, fig, mulberry, avocado, and walnutcreating a beautiful, natural privacy screen for the backyard while offering plenty of room to breathe and entertain. Abundant parking includes a two-car garage, a two-car driveway, and one additional dedicated extra spot to the right of the driveway, offering 5 permanent parking spaces. Based in the highly desirable Castro Valley Unified School District, commuters will also love the incredibly quick access to BART, I-580, and HWY-238.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
7,634 sq ftLot Size
$621Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Stacy Coppola•DRE #01901375• Vanguard Properties
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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Market insights
3265 Hertlein Pl · $1,495,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 17 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
108.0%
Most homes are selling 8% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,495,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,269,834. (15% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Dining area
Family room
Storage
Solid-surface counters
Updated kitchen
One fireplace (living room)
Bathrooms
Three bathrooms total: two full and one partial
Primary bath with stall shower, tub with jets, double vanity, stone surfaces, and window
Other baths include shower-over-tub, tub, and window
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Free-standing range
Refrigerator
Disposal
Eat-in kitchen
Solid-surface counters
Updated kitchen
Laundry & utility
Laundry room with washer and dryer
Dryer has gas hookup
Laundry room includes cabinets and a sink
Gas water heater
Flooring
Tile
Carpet
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Front and back yards
Landscaped, private yard
Garden and garden/play area
Storage shed(s)
Level, rectangular lot
Home design
Single-family residence
Residential property
Built in 1998
Parking
Attached garage with garage door opener
Two garage spaces (covered)
Construction
Fiber cement exterior
Shingle roof
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 #41149712
Sep 29, 2026
Listed
$1,495,000
$621/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10506199
Jan 27, 2011
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40308732
Feb 29, 2008
Sold
$711,000
$296/sq ft
Jan 29, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jan 17, 2008
Price Changed
$729,900
$303/sq ft
Nov 10, 2007
Listed
$769,900
$320/sq ft
+4
Absolutely wonderful hm-remodeled "dream"kitchen w/stainless appliances,Sub zero,custom cabinets,granite...Kitchn/Fam Rm combine,Fam Rm w/extensive builtins,beautiful hardwood flooring,formal din & living rooms,wd shutters thruout dwn strs,paneled doors & custom paint colors-pleasure to show!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40292999
Oct 24, 2007
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28506199
Aug 18, 2001
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10517058
Nov 30, 1998
Sold
$355,000
$148/sq ft
Nov 10, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Aug 5, 1998
Listed
$359,955
$150/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28517058
Nov 10, 1998
Sold
$355,000
$148/sq ft
Sep 21, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Aug 5, 1998
Listed
$359,955
$150/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,806 (+2.2%)
$285,755 + $666,763
$952,518
2024
$11,547 (+1.6%)
$280,154 + $653,694
$933,848
2023
$11,368 (+1.9%)
$274,662 + $640,878
$915,540
2022
$11,154 (+2.6%)
$263,999 + $615,998
$879,997
2021
$10,871 (+2.3%)
$263,999 + $615,998
$879,997
2020
$10,623 (−1.8%)
$258,824 + $603,924
$862,748
2019
$10,822 (+2.9%)
$256,171 + $597,732
$853,903
2018
$10,516 (+2.7%)
$251,150 + $586,016
$837,166
2017
$10,241 (+5.1%)
$241,400 + $563,266
$804,666
2016
$9,744 (+7.0%)
$241,400 + $563,266
$804,666
2015
$9,106 (+4.0%)
$236,667 + $552,223
$788,890
2014
$8,754 (+18.1%)
$221,700 + $517,300
$739,000
2013
$7,412 (+3.1%)
$221,700 + $517,300
$739,000
2012
$7,188 (−2.9%)
$186,300 + $434,700
$621,000
2011
$7,406 (−6.7%)
$180,600 + $421,400
$602,000
2010
$7,940 (+3.0%)
$185,400 + $432,600
$618,000
2009
$7,710 (+48.2%)
$199,500 + $465,500
$665,000
2008
$5,203
$192,800 + $450,000
$642,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,634 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1999
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,406
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,406
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
084B051003400
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
Aug 13, 2024 • Final
Building
Remove and replace the existing roofing on a two-family residential building. Tear off the existing composition asphalt shingles and install new Class A composition asphalt shingles over the existing roof deck.
Roofing
May 10, 2004 • Final
Building
Construct an addition to the rear of the house to extend the family room and kitchen. Remodel the existing kitchen area.
Addition
Kitchen
Remodel
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.
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