5842 Highwood RdCastro Valley, CA 94552

Single Family · 4 Beds · 2 Full Baths · 1,901 Sq. ft. | 0.28 Acres
$1,795,000 Active

5842 Highwood Rd Overview

Time on Site:
23 days
Visits:
4

Enchanting Eichler home designed by legendary mid-century modern architect Claude Oakland in Castro Valley’s coveted Greenridge neighborhood. Rarely available single level 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom mid-century marvel featuring an open air atrium entrance with retractable roof, located on one of the quietest streets on an impressive secluded level lot of over a quarter acre that feels more like your own private estate with westerly views of the Bay, hills, and valley that will take your breath away. The outdoor space is truly remarkable and reminiscent of the Fioli Gardens with various fauna and flora that give you the feel of your own exclusive park with multiple areas for relaxation and entertainment, an outdoor gas kitchen, and a pool and separate hot tub just to make you the most popular person with your friends and family! Other features include an insulated foam roof, that’s ideal for keeping Eichler homes cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, a massive 2 car attached garage with automatic doors, radiant heat with an updated high efficiency boiler/water heater combo, gas burning fireplace, updated kitchen with island and rare gas burning stove, Hunter Douglass window treatments and more!

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5842 Highwood Rd Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 1,901
  • Price/Sq.ft. $944
  • Lot 0.28 Acres

Details

General

Building Information

  • Builder Name: Eichler
  • New Construction: false
  • Year Built: 1963

Location/Region

  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Alameda
  • Subdivision Name: GREENRIDGE

General Information

  • Listing Terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
  • Parcel Number: 85160452
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard

Interior

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage: true

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Partial: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4

Building Interior

  • Building Area Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Building Area Total: 1901
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet

General Information

  • Appliances: Dishwasher,Gas Range,Oven,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer,Gas Water Heater
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Fireplace Features: Gas,Living Room
  • Fireplace: true
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Interior Features: Atrium,Den,Dining Area,Pantry,Updated Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: Dryer,Laundry Room,Washer
  • Levels: One Story
  • Living Area: 1901
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Attached,Parking Spaces,On Street,Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Total: 4

Lot Information

  • Lot Features: Level,Premium Lot,Front Yard,Landscaped,Private,Sprinklers In Rear
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12110
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Water Source: Public

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Attached Garage: false
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding

General Information

  • Carport: false
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Exterior Features: Garden,Back Yard,Front Yard,Garden/Play,Side Yard,Sprinklers Front,Landscape Back,Landscape Front,Private Entrance
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Pool Features: In Ground,No Heat
  • Pool Private: true
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

5842 Highwood Rd Neighborhood

Community

94552 (Castro Valley) Demographics

47
Median Age
338
Population Density (per sq. mile)
73%
College Educated
$180,681
Estimated Median Income
4,681
Estimated Total Home Owners
456
Estimated Total Renters
91% / 9%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

5842 Highwood Rd Monthly Cost

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* All calculations are estimates and provided by Reliance Network, for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary. ** Assumes 6.50% APR, 20% down payment, and conventional 30-year fixed rate first mortgage. Rates cited are for instructional purposes only; current rates are subject to change at any time without notice. You should not make any decisions based simply on the information provided. Additional required amounts such as taxes, insurance, homeowner association dues, assessments, mortgage insurance premiums, flood insurance or other such required payments should also be considered. Contact your mortgage company for current rates and additional information. Any mortgage broker or insurance agent that may appear is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or provided by the MLS.

5842 Highwood Rd Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$1,548,431
Average List Price
$685
Average Price per Square Foot
7
Properties Sold
35
Average Days on Market
42
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

5842 Highwood Rd History

Date Event Value Agent
6/25/2026Source: bridgeMLS Status Change
Active
6/18/2026Source: bridgeMLS Status Change
New
6/6/2026Source: CRMLS Added to Database
June 06, 2026
6/6/2026Source: bridgeMLS Added to Database
June 06, 2026
Listing provided courtesy of Compass- MLS# 41137480MLS Provider