18747 Sandy Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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FOR SALE

$1,235,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,581 sqft

18747 Sandy Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Est. Mortgage $7,838/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1968
$781/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 18747 Sandy Rd.
  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Beautifully updated, move in ready home, located on one of Castro Valley's most sought-after streets. Enjoy close proximity to shopping, scenic parks, nature trails and award-winning schools. A unique feature of the home is the converted garage, originally designed as an art studio for the world-renowned photorealist artist, Richard Maclean, who once resided here. During Halloween, Sandy Rd becomes one of Castro Valley's most popular destinations, attracting hundreds of trick-or- treaters each year and creating a fun, festive neighborhood atmosphere. This home features lots of upgrades, central air and heat and an open floorplan with an abundance of light. The bonus room can be easily converted back to a garage if desired.
Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Catharina Johansson Ritts DRE #02059870, (925) 785-0342
Re/max Accord
Source: Bay East AOR, MLS#41146369
Also Listed on CRMLS, Bay East AOR.

Home Details for 18747 Sandy Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1581 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, WasherDryerLaundry: In KitchenWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Family RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Front PorchNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: See Remarks
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 21

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1968
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 84C87018

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,235,000Price Per Sqft: $781
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: None

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Castro ValleyCommunity: Upper Valley

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 41146369

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1581 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5280 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Excl RightListing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41146369Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet

Around this home

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 "
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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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  • 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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Market trends in Castro Valley

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.21M
$12.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.3%
1.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$673
$23MoM
Available listings
74
10MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.21M
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$189K (+18.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$756K (+167%)
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 +75% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.21M
August 2026$1.21M
July 2026$1.26M
June 2026$1.05M
May 2026$1.07M
April 2026$1.09M
March 2026$1.1M
February 2026$1.07M
January 2026$1.01M
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
18760 Sandy Rd, Castro Valley, CA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$1,010,000
10/31/25
3
2
1,212
5084 Seaview Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,157,500
02/23/26
3
2
1,452
18640 Sandy Rd, Castro Valley, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,273,000
05/11/26
3
2
1,675
18545 Doris Ct, Castro Valley, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,065,000
10/31/25
3
2
1,702
4880 Mancini Dr, Castro Valley, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,310,000
07/01/26
3
2
1,340
5158 Crane Ave, Castro Valley, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,107,000
11/03/25
3
3
1,493
18650 Center St, Castro Valley, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
07/14/26
3
2
1,681
5239 Katrina Ct, Castro Valley, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
06/12/26
3
2
1,576
18602 Center St, Castro Valley, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
04/28/26
3
2
1,508

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
5064 Elrod Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.03
$1,107,000
3
2
1,347
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.04
$893,100
2
1
1,169
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.03
$1,114,100
3
2
1,568
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.07
$1,148,300
3
2
1,845
Off Market
18640 Sandy Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.04
$1,273,000
3
2
1,675
Recently Sold
18760 Sandy Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.05
$1,004,300
3
2
1,212
Off Market
18778 Sandy Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.07
$1,350,300
4
2
1,789
Off Market
4880 Mancini Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.09
$1,310,000
3
2
1,340
Recently Sold
18616 Sandy Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.08
$1,229,000
4
2
2,155
Recently Sold
18770 Madison Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.06
$1,185,200
3
2
1,850
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94546
0.08
$1,149,600
3
3
1,784
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 27, 2026
Source: Bay East AOR #41146369
Listed For Sale
$1,235,000
Aug 21, 2026
Source: Bay East AOR #41141832
ListingRemoved
$1,249,000
Jul 16, 2026
Source: Bay East AOR #41141832
Listed For Sale
$1,249,000
Mar 4, 2009
Source: Bay East AOR #40390889
Sold
$452,750
Jan 24, 2009
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$449,000

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Agent Phone: (925) 785-0342
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 or any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated at 2026-09-16 01:19:19 PDT.

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Frequently asked questions about 18747 Sandy Rd

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 18747 Sandy Rd?
    Based on a $1,235,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 18747 Sandy Rd in Castro Valley, CA is approximately $8,022 (about $6,691 principal & interest, $1,256 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 18747 Sandy Rd compare to homes in Castro Valley?
    18747 Sandy Rd in Castro Valley, CA is listed at $1,235,000, about 2% above the $1.21M median sale price in Castro Valley.
  • What do residents say about Castro Valley?
    Residents describe Castro Valley, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See homes for sale in Castro Valley, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 18747 Sandy Rd?
    The closest schools to 18747 Sandy Rd in Castro Valley, CA are Canyon Middle School (rated 7/10), Castro Valley High School (rated 9/10), Creekside Middle School (rated 10/10).
  • Does 18747 Sandy Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 18747 Sandy Rd in Castro Valley, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 18747 Sandy Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 18747 Sandy Rd in Castro Valley, CA has in-unit laundry.
18747 Sandy Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,581 sqft single-family home built in 1968. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bay East AOR on Aug 27, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 41146369.