18561 Lamson Rd

1,923 Sq. Ft.
$707 / Sq. Ft.
1,923
Sq. Ft.
$707
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Vintage Swagger with Modern Flow! Perched just above it all, this Castro Valley gem nails the balance—mid-century lines, swank vibes, and a sense of ease that just works. From the street, it’s a statement: low-slung, ultra-manicured, the kind of curb appeal that makes you slow down. Inside, everything flows. Living, dining, and kitchen glide from one to the next—open but grounded, anchored by original details that still hum with style. A rich wood built-in sets the tone in the living room, featuring...Vintage Swagger with Modern Flow! Perched just above it all, this Castro Valley gem nails the balance—mid-century lines, swank vibes, and a sense of ease that just works. From the street, it’s a statement: low-slung, ultra-manicured, the kind of curb appeal that makes you slow down. Inside, everything flows. Living, dining, and kitchen glide from one to the next—open but grounded, anchored by original details that still hum with style. A rich wood built-in sets the tone in the living room, featuring a vintage Nutone built-in audio system. It’s not just cool—it’s soulful. A slider pulls you from the dining space to a generous deck floating above the valley, where sunsets stretch wide and slow. Bedrooms sit in their own wing—quiet, cohesive, full of character. The primary brings that soft mid-century mood. Two more bedrooms and a shared bath round it out—dialed in, totally vibing. And then the den—with a fireplace, patio access, and a mood that shifts easily from cozy to cocktail hour. Storage is abundant. The garage is huge. And out back, the tiered yard is ready for anything—gardens, an ADU, food plots, a studio. The weather’s on your side—temperate, golden, made for living outside. Easygoing, spacious, and full of character—this one just gets it right.
  1. Listed by Aaron Brown • DRE #01821230 • KW Advisors East Bay

Property Details for 18561 Lamson Road

City
CASTRO VALLEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
UPPER VALLEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached
View
Hills
LISTING UPDATED: 07/17/2025 01:16 PM

Property Details for 18561 Lamson Road

StatusSold
MLS #41101746
Days on Compass9
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.32 AC / 14,070 SF
CountyAlameda County
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Building Information for 18561 Lamson Road

Stories2Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 14,070 SF

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Property Information for 18561 Lamson Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Den, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Pool Type: Possible Pool Site
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Electric Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Den
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Water/Sewer: Public Water, PublicSewer
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Siding - Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Lower: 0.5 Bath
  • Lot Description: Sloped Down
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 14070
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14070.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1923
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Baths, 3 Baths
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Covered Deck, Fenced, Patio Covered
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Acres: 0.32
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Seven hills to lamson
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 84D-1165-11-4
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 18561 Lamson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 17, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41101746

$1,360,000
Jul 17, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41101746

$1,360,000
Jul 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907491660

$1,360,000

+5.6% / yr

Jun 26, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41101746

Jun 26, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41101746

Jun 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41101746

$1,249,000
Jun 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41101746

$1,249,000
Apr 11, 2014

Sold

MLSListings #BE40651473

$735,000
Apr 11, 2014

Sold

RESFAR #40651473

$735,000
Apr 11, 2014

Sold

EBRD #40651473

$735,000
Apr 9, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #413590928

$735,000
Apr 5, 2014

Pending

EBRD #40651473

Apr 5, 2014

Pending

RESFAR #40651473

Apr 5, 2014

Pending

MLSListings #BE40651473

Apr 1, 2014

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40651473

$724,900
Apr 1, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40651473

$724,900
Apr 1, 2014

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40651473

$724,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/17/2025

Sold

MLSListings #EB41101746

$1,360,000
07/17/2025

Sold

EBRD #41101746

$1,360,000
07/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907491660

$1,360,000

+5.6% / yr

06/26/2025

Pending

EBRD #41101746

06/26/2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41101746

06/17/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41101746

$1,249,000
06/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41101746

$1,249,000
04/11/2014

Sold

MLSListings #BE40651473

$735,000
04/11/2014

Sold

RESFAR #40651473

$735,000
04/11/2014

Sold

EBRD #40651473

$735,000
04/09/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #413590928

$735,000
04/05/2014

Pending

EBRD #40651473

04/05/2014

Pending

RESFAR #40651473

04/05/2014

Pending

MLSListings #BE40651473

04/01/2014

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40651473

$724,900
04/01/2014

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40651473

$724,900
04/01/2014

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40651473

$724,900

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

Public Records for 18561 Lamson Road

Taxable ValueLand$306,452Additions$594,517Total$900,969
Tax Record2025$11,418 ($952 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,070 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1980CountyALAMEDAAPN84D-1165-11-4

Schools near 18561 Lamson 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
Chabot Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Creekside Middle School
Public6 to 8

Canyon Middle School
Public6 to 8

Redwood Continuation High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of KW Advisors East Bay, Aaron Brown, DRE #01821230

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