5842 Highwood Rd

1,901 Sq. Ft.
$944 / Sq. Ft.
1,901
Sq. Ft.
$944
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Coming Soon: 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...Coming Soon: 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!

Listing Agent

  1. Thomas Westfall

    Thomas Westfall

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01833889

    P: (415)-889-7608

Property Details for 5842 Highwood Road

City
CASTRO VALLEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
GREENRIDGE
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mid Century Modern
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached, Parking Spaces, On Street
Total # Parking Spaces
4
LISTING UPDATED: 06/06/2026 11:16 AM

Property Details for 5842 Highwood Road

StatusActive - Coming Soon
MLS #41137480
Days on Compass-
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1963
Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,110 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

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Building Information for 5842 Highwood Road

Stories1Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,110 SF

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Property Information for 5842 Highwood Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Gas (FireplaceFeatures), Living Room
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: In Ground, No Heat
  • Pool: Private
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Atrium, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Atrium, Den, Dining Area, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Window Coverings, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Builder/Architect: Eichler
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Lot Description: Level, Premium Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Private
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 12110
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12110.0
  • Model: Claude Oakland
  • Roof: Other, See Remarks
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1901
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers In Rear, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Acres: 0.28
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Crow Canyon to Greenridge to Highwood
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 85-1604-52
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 5842 Highwood Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 14, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #676044946

$1,475,000

+3.4% / yr

Dec 9, 2005

Sold

EBRD #40117549

$900,000
Dec 9, 2005

Sold

RESFAR #40117549

$900,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/14/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #676044946

$1,475,000

+3.4% / yr

12/09/2005

Sold

EBRD #40117549

$900,000
12/09/2005

Sold

RESFAR #40117549

$900,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5842 Highwood Road

Taxable ValueLand$478,970Additions$1,117,598Total$1,596,568
Tax Record2025$19,626 ($1,636 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,901 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,901 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,110 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1963CountyALAMEDAAPN85-1604-52

Schools near 5842 Highwood Road

This home is within Castro Valley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Independent Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Creekside Middle School
Public6 to 8

Canyon Middle School
Public6 to 8

Redwood Continuation High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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5842 Highwood Road is a single family home Coming Soon in Castro Valley, CA 94552. This property is currently priced at $1,795,000. This listing's school district is Castro Valley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Independent Elementary School, Creekside Middle School and Canyon Middle School. 5842 Highwood Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,901 sqft single family home built in 1963.

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