5490 Balkan Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94552
OFF MARKET

$1,467,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,712 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

5490 Balkan Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94552

Est. Refi. Payment $9,277/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 26, 2024 for $1,368,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.47M
Since last month
Decreased$26K (-1.7%)
Since last year
Increased$182K (+14.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$100K (+7.3%)
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 +66% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.47M
August 2026$1.46M
July 2026$1.49M
June 2026$1.49M
May 2026$1.51M
April 2026$1.51M
March 2026$1.55M
February 2026$1.47M
January 2026$1.34M
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
18660 E Cavendish Dr, Castro Valley, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
12/08/25
3
2
1,712
5842 Highwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,795,000
08/04/26
4
2
1,901
5752 Cold Water Dr, Castro Valley, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,375,000
09/01/26
3
2
1,522
5513 Rothman Ct, Castro Valley, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
01/26/26
4
2
1,908
5768 Highwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,860,000
06/10/26
4
2
1,901
18596 W Cavendish Dr, Castro Valley, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
05/12/26
4
2
1,908
5846 Cold Water Dr, Castro Valley, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
09/16/25
3
2
1,723
5664 Greenridge Rd, Castro Valley, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,780,000
06/17/26
4
2
1,842

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
5505 Jasmine Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94552
0.02
$496,000
4
2
1,908
Recently Sold
5478 Balkan Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94552
0.04
$1,718,500
4
3
2,262
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94552
0.05
$1,412,500
3
2
1,746
Off Market
18693 E Cavendish Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94552
0.02
$1,359,900
4
2
1,908
Off Market
W, Castro Valley, CA 94552
0.08
$1,548,800
4
3
2,800
Off Market
E, Castro Valley, CA 94552
0.06
$1,497,000
4
2
2,000
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Castro Valley, CA 94552
0.06
$1,283,700
4
3
2,292
Off Market
18660 E Cavendish Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94552
0.08
$1,350,000
3
2
1,712
Recently Sold
18651 E Cavendish Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94552
0.09
$1,393,800
4
2
1,908
Off Market
5874 Highwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
0.09
$1,890,200
5
2
2,000
Off Market
18714 E Cavendish Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94552
0.08
$1,447,400
4
3
2,078
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 1978
0.27 acre lot
1,712 sqft
$857/sqft
2 Car Garage
HOA $43/mo

About this House

Discover serenity and comfort in this captivating, single level, 3 bedroom, 2 bath sanctuary, nestled in a prime location at the back of Balkan Court. As you step inside you will find soaring vaulted ceilings and expansive windows inviting in an abundance of natural light. The spacious interior showcases a primary suite with updated bathroom, guest bath, and two additional bedrooms. Outside, you will feel the size of the nearly 11,700 sqft lot filled with lush landscaping, full of blooming flowers and stunning greenery. Feel free to enjoy the two exterior decks offering a place to enjoy the ambiance from either the family room or living room entrances. The home is very conveniently located in the well known Briar Ridge community, close to shopping, local highways and downtown Castro Valley. Truly a unique home with endless possibilities.
5490 Balkan Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94552 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,712 sqft single-family home built in 1978. It last sold for $1,368,000 on Jun 26, 2024 (5% above the $1,298,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2022 with an asking price of $3,600 per month. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,467,800, with a rent estimate of $4,246/month.
Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago
Listed by Dwight Roberts DRE #00559258, (510) 538-2131
Bsr Realty Inc
Dustin Roberts DRE #01781692, (510) 538-2131
Bsr Realty Inc
Bought with: Elizabeth Lee DRE #01403969, (925) 360-3438, Exp Realty Of California, Inc.
Source: Bay East AOR, MLS#41058943

Home Details for 5490 Balkan Ct

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1712 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: RefrigeratorLaundry: Hookups Only,In GarageRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Family Room, InsertHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: Mirrored Closet Door(s)Flooring: Tile, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Tile, Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalPatio / Porch: Deck, Patio, CoveredFencing: FencedExterior: Low MaintenanceNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Deck,Garage Faces Front,Garage Door Opener
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1978
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Craftsman
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 85630481

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,298,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed May 22 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Castro ValleyCommunity: None

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1712 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Management FeeHOA Name: BRIAR RIDGEHOA Phone: 925-462-2138Has an HOAHOA Fee: $520/Annually

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Excl RightListing Terms: None

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 41058943Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Greenbelt

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 26, 2024
Source: Bay East AOR #41058943
Sold
$1,368,000
May 23, 2024
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41058943
Pending
$1,298,000
May 14, 2024
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41058943
Listed For Sale
$1,298,000
Nov 7, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
PriceChange
$3,700
Price decreased by 3%
Oct 18, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
PriceChange
$3,800
Price increased by 6%

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

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

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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 5490 Balkan Ct

  • What is 5490 Balkan Ct estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 5490 Balkan Ct in Castro Valley, CA is $1,467,800.
  • What is the price history for 5490 Balkan Ct?
    5490 Balkan Ct in Castro Valley, CA last sold for $1,368,000 in June 2024.
  • 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 up $12.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 5490 Balkan Ct have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5490 Balkan Ct in Castro Valley, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 5490 Balkan Ct have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 5490 Balkan Ct in Castro Valley, CA has laundry facilities.

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