18561 Lamson Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
OFF MARKET

$1,339,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,923 sqft (on 0.32 acres)

18561 Lamson Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Est. Refi. Payment $8,340/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 17, 2025 for $1,360,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.34M
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-0.3%)
Since last year
Decreased$10K (-0.7%)
Since last sale
Decreased$19K (-1.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +49% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.34M
August 2026$1.34M
July 2026$1.34M
June 2026$1.4M
May 2026$1.35M
April 2026$1.33M
March 2026$1.35M
February 2026$1.35M
January 2026$1.31M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,410,000
10/15/25
3
2
1,888
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,178,000
03/27/26
3
2
2,146
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,335,000
01/07/26
3
2.5
2,018
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,362,000
03/20/26
3
3
2,391
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,655,000
09/15/25
3
3
3,029
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
10/03/25
4
3
2,050
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,418,888
09/12/25
4
3
1,983
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,232,888
09/16/25
3
2
1,730

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.02
$1,009,800
3
1
1,127
Off Market
0.06
$1,175,900
3
2
1,676
Off Market
0.10
$1,353,700
4
2
1,663
Off Market
0.09
$1,736,600
4
3
2,900
Off Market
0.12
$1,303,300
5
4
2,600
Off Market
0.09
$883,200
2
1.5
1,499
Off Market
0.10
$1,260,700
4
3
1,861
Off Market
0.13
$1,463,900
4
2
2,194
Off Market
0.13
$1,355,100
4
2
2,210
Off Market
0.13
$1,402,300
3
2
1,888
Off Market
0.17
$1,459,600
3
2
1,976
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1956
0.32 acre lot
1,923 sqft
$697/sqft
Garage

About this House

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.
18561 Lamson Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,923 sqft single-family home built in 1956. It last sold for $1,360,000 on Jul 17, 2025 (9% above the $1,249,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,339,900, with a rent estimate of $4,493/month.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Aaron Brown DRE #01821230, (510) 334-6952
KW Advisors East Bay
Bought with: Centermac Realty, Inc.
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLS#41101746

Home Details for 18561 Lamson Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1923 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, WasherDryerLaundry: Dryer,WasherRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Heat PumpHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Den, Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two StoryFloors: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
View
Has a ViewView: Hills

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFencing: FencedExterior: Back YardNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached
Pool
Pool: Possible Pool Site

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Siding - StuccoNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 84D1165114

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,249,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jun 26 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Castro Valley

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1923 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.32 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41101746

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 17, 2025
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41101746
Sold
$1,360,000
Jun 26, 2025
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41101746
Pending
$1,249,000
Jun 18, 2025
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41101746
Listed For Sale
$1,249,000
Apr 11, 2014
Source: Bay East AOR #40651473
Sold
$735,000
Apr 3, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$724,900

Market trends in Castro Valley

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.21M
$21.33K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.6%
0.8%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$702
$22
MoM
Available listings
84
6
MoM

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

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Good sidewalk and safe to walk at night "
  • Daniel Micko
    "Good schools, the businesses are growing well. A lot of history here. People are nice. Car shows in the downtown area."
  • Arijustinweinberg
    "HOA is great and cares about the residents. In Castro valley city they host street holiday parades 2-4 times a year"
  • Katherine Brovont
    "This part of the neighborhood is pretty tight knit. Everyone knows everyone else, and are very friendly."
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • Michellehgarcia
    "Safe community overall. Schools are good. Good eating choices & shopping. Centrally located to SF and South Bay. "
  • 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"
  • JL V.
    "Easy I go against traffic. I work in the Tri Valley area. I like the cooler weather of East Bay for living. "
  • Melina V.
    "I live in the outskirts, still lots of homeless people but overall is safe and quieter for bay area standards"
  • Trulia User
    "Castro Valley is quite and a nice place. It has good school. we need better restaurants but it is good. "
  • Tammy F.
    "great schools public pool in summer kid friendly places to eat fantastic schools lots of churches and temples "
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • Jerichoyadao25
    "Walking distance to bart. Lots of places around each other that does not require a vehicle. Near major freeways "
  • Stayinpossibility
    "rodeo and parade, chili cook off, fall festival, lights parade, movies in the park, sports orgs, car shows... "
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • 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 "
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • Miaguglielmino
    "Great place to live and raise a family. Also great location in terms of access to freeways, hospitals, food entertainment etc"
  • Mshues
    "Very quiet street even though I am in the heart of Castro Valley Blvd. Love that so many things are in walking distance. "
  • 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. "
  • Cyn757a
    "Street fairs, annual rodeo, chili cook off and other community events all contribute to making it a nice community. "
  • Ricplata75
    "It sucks! It’s gotten drastically worse over the years. It takes me at least 45 minutes to drive 11 miles. "
  • tesfaselassie k.
    "Kids play and neighborhood community and safety, security patrol perimeter and ask everything ok. Neighborhood nice people "

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Bay East 2026. CCAR 2026. bridgeMLS 2026. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated at 2026-09-09 11:01:32 PDT.

Frequently asked questions about 18561 Lamson Rd

  • What is 18561 Lamson Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 18561 Lamson Rd in Castro Valley, CA is $1,339,900.
  • What is the price history for 18561 Lamson Rd?
    18561 Lamson Rd in Castro Valley, CA last sold for $1,360,000 in July 2025.
  • Is Castro Valley a buyer's or seller's market?
    Castro Valley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Castro Valley?
    The median sale price in Castro Valley is $1.21M. That is down $21.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 18561 Lamson Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 18561 Lamson Rd in Castro Valley, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 18561 Lamson Rd have a pool?
    Yes, 18561 Lamson Rd in Castro Valley, CA has a pool.

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