17838 Walnut Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
SOLD
JAN 7, 2026

17838 Walnut Rd
Castro Valley, CA 94546

  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,018 sqft

$1,335,000

Last Sold: Jan 7, 2026
3% over list $1.3M
$662/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $8,112/mo*
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$1,335,000

Last Sold: Jan 7, 2026
3% over list $1.3M
$662/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $8,112/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,018 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Experience elevated, spacious living in this stunning 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath home. A total remodel delivers modern style and comfort. The open-concept kitchen is a dream featuring Stainless Steel Appliances, an island with contemporary lighting, quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, a matching backsplash, a built-in wine cooler, and recessed lighting throughout.

Entertain effortlessly at the Bar Area or relax by the electric fireplace. The designer baths feature chic, high-end finishes and modern LED mirrors. Enjoy smart home ease with a Nest Thermostat and Nest Doorbell. The property boasts gorgeously landscaped front and back yards with a fire pit area to relax anytime.

Prime Location: Steps to Parsons Park & Lake Chabot. Easy commute via I-580 & Castro Valley BART. Top-rated schools: Proctor Elementary, Creekside Middle, & Castro Valley High.

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This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from January 30, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$662/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 17838 Walnut Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 2Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2018 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Public Utilities, Water Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir Conditioning: NoneHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living Room
Gas & Electric
Gas: PublicUtilities
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: TileFoundation: Raised
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 084D116200110

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,299,888Price Per Sqft: $662/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: CastroValley
School Information
Elementary School District: CastroValleyUnifiedHigh School District: CastroValleyUnifiedWalk Score: 25

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2018

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10170 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML82026357
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Vicky Oberoi 02025083, (650) 656-5951
Asset Real Estate, (408) 605-5061
Bought with: Jennifer Tan 01315265, (415) 407-9876, Alliance Bay Realty, (510) 742-6600
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML82026357

Price History for 17838 Walnut Rd

DatePriceEventSource
01/07/2026$1,335,000Sold
MLSListings Inc #ML82026357
11/21/2025$1,299,888PendingMLSListings Inc #ML82026357
11/07/2025$1,299,888Listed For SaleMLSListings Inc #ML82026357
08/11/2025$900,000Sold
Bay East AOR #41104381
07/17/2025$998,000PendingBay East AOR #41104381
07/10/2025$998,000Listed For SaleBay East AOR #41104381

Market trends in Castro Valley

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.13M
$63KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.7%
Price per sq ft
$645
$20MoM
Available listings
80
7MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$123,078
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$4,425/mo
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Comparable Sales for 17838 Walnut Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
18028 Almond Rd, Castro Valley, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,178,000
03/27/26
3
2
2,146
18561 Lamson Rd, Castro Valley, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,360,000
07/17/25
3
2.5
1,923
17860 Almond Rd, Castro Valley, CA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$1,315,000
08/21/25
5
4
2,170
18153 Plymouth Dr, Castro Valley, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,362,000
03/20/26
3
3
2,391
18076 Jaymark Ct, Castro Valley, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,410,000
10/15/25
3
2
1,888
4741 Sorani Way, Castro Valley, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,232,888
09/16/25
3
2
1,730
18009 Laird Ct, Castro Valley, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,655,000
09/15/25
3
3
3,029
4776 Sorani Way, Castro Valley, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,225,000
08/12/25
3
3
1,948
17910 Joseph Dr, Castro Valley, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,198,000
10/08/25
4
3
1,974

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What Locals Say about Castro Valley

At least 380 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 59 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 35 % Say there are community events

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  • Daniel Micko
    "Good schools, the businesses are growing well. A lot of history here. People are nice. Car shows in the downtown area."
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  • Arijustinweinberg
    "HOA is great and cares about the residents. In Castro valley city they host street holiday parades 2-4 times a year"
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  • Katherine Brovont
    "This part of the neighborhood is pretty tight knit. Everyone knows everyone else, and are very friendly."
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  • Judy J Chen
    "Retro feel to some of the downtown area gives this town a unique vibe, not cookie cutter at all. More restaurants and coffee shop options than ever before. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Been living here for 6 years, it's located near a major interstate, and shopping. Good transportation, Don Castro Lake near by for recreation, several gas stations and convenience stores that are open 24 hours 7 days a week. "
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  • Leah M.
    "The schools are great and teachers are extremely supportive. Especially during Distance Learning. Community will always come together to help anyone in need. "
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  • Elizabeth H. P.
    "Great parks, schools are excellent, residents are friendly and conscientious. Overall it’s a really peaceful and pleasant place to live and raise a family. Also very easy to commute to various places in the Bay Area, not enough good restaurants though. "
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  • Michellehgarcia
    "Safe community overall. Schools are good. Good eating choices & shopping. Centrally located to SF and South Bay. "
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  • Trevor A.
    "It’s loud. Fireworks occur very frequently throughout the year. During the day it is safe usually to walk them. Not a lot of large yards nor any good parks in Castro valley for them to run"
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  • JL V.
    "Easy I go against traffic. I work in the Tri Valley area. I like the cooler weather of East Bay for living. "
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  • Melina V.
    "I live in the outskirts, still lots of homeless people but overall is safe and quieter for bay area standards"
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  • Trulia User
    "Castro Valley is quite and a nice place. It has good school. we need better restaurants but it is good. "
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  • Tammy F.
    "great schools public pool in summer kid friendly places to eat fantastic schools lots of churches and temples "
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  • Catherine S.
    "There’s a lot of nice hills to walk you’re dog and get good exercise at the same time. There is also a dog-specific store on the the main Blvd."
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  • Jureksiem
    "Great town if you have dogs or if you don't. The streets are safe to walk at all times and dog parks abound."
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  • Maureen P.
    "Most yards are a good size. Lots of parks walking distance. Privacy is easy because there’s space. Many good sidewalks. Flat enough to run in."
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  • Hraxon
    "My commute is a painful 32 miles that can take up to 90 minutes and on a really bad day...2 hours one way."
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  • Crisgf.ks
    "The schools are very good, and it’s a safe, friendly community to live in. It is easy to travel to San Francisco from here and to other communities for shopping, dining out. "
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  • Jerichoyadao25
    "Walking distance to bart. Lots of places around each other that does not require a vehicle. Near major freeways "
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  • Stayinpossibility
    "rodeo and parade, chili cook off, fall festival, lights parade, movies in the park, sports orgs, car shows... "
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  • Nerfherder1800
    "Even though you pick after your dogs owners can get angry when your dog does it's business. I once had a woman scream at me and throw a rock at my dog as I was picking up his poop with a doggy bag."
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  • Yolanda M.
    "My commute to East Oakland is about 30 minutes. Most of the traffic I get is after I get off the freeway in Oakland off 98th or Keller. "
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  • Bryan
    "I grew up here and my parents have lived in the same house for the last 30+ years. Most of the neighborhoods in my area have very nice a personable people, the kind that you can go knock on a strangers door and ask for a cup of sugar from."
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  • Yolanda M.
    "I work in East Oakland and my commute is about 30 minutes. Bart is also across the street. Shops and restaurants are walking distance "
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  • Beatriz S.
    "Clean, safe and we have a small park in the neighborhood as well as the canyon trail. Lots of wild animals so dogs must be on leash at all the times. "
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  • K.Cougar
    "I live in a rural area at the end of town. lots of trees and wildlife. it's at the back of Don Castro swimming, fishing,hiking, BBQ grills, bathrooms with showers... its a great park to sit under a tree in the shade, or lay a blanket on the grass."
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  • Andrea R.
    "Castro Valley is ok. people don't know how to drive. there are dogs barking all day. my car was stolen once. there are some parks that are nice. lake chabot is really close. "
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  • Jay M.
    "For work, my driving varies daily but usually go to San Jose, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, and a few cities in East Bay. I leave my house between 930-1030a either taking 238 to 880 and either one of the bridges or 580 to 680 depending on what Google Map says. Commute time is roughly an hour on a good day with moving traffic."
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  • Carolyn S.
    "Its a country setting in a big city. You see people walking, biking and hiking.Castro Valley is a family town."
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  • Sanchezjason239
    "This neighborhood is very safe the most threatening thing is druggies,friendly people and great schools.a very good neighborhood if you can afford it."
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  • Crisgf.ks
    "Castro Valley has a small town feel, with elements of the country, with parks, a lake, hiking trails and wildlife. I’m a quarter mile from Lake Chabot, and love to walk there. "
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  • Miaguglielmino
    "Great place to live and raise a family. Also great location in terms of access to freeways, hospitals, food entertainment etc"
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  • Mshues
    "Very quiet street even though I am in the heart of Castro Valley Blvd. Love that so many things are in walking distance. "
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  • Pinar I. S.
    "We just moved here. We like the neighborhood so far. It is quite and seems safe. Neighbors are say hi and friendly. "
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  • Cyn757a
    "Street fairs, annual rodeo, chili cook off and other community events all contribute to making it a nice community. "
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  • Ricplata75
    "It sucks! It’s gotten drastically worse over the years. It takes me at least 45 minutes to drive 11 miles. "
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  • tesfaselassie k.
    "Kids play and neighborhood community and safety, security patrol perimeter and ask everything ok. Neighborhood nice people "
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Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-06-10 07:39:56 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
17838 Walnut Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,018 sqft single-family home built in 1954. This property is not currently available for sale. 17838 Walnut Rd was last sold on Jan 7, 2026 for $1,335,000 (3% higher than the asking price of $1,299,888). The current Trulia Estimate for 17838 Walnut Rd is $1,325,200.