
Castro Valley, California 94546
Analysis of 4618 Ewing Rd, Castro Valley, California 94546 is currently available with a list price of $1,550,000. The property maintains a Poor Condition Rating (30/100), indicating the property requires renovation and updates to maximize its market potential. This presents opportunities for value-add investors. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Castro Valley Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
Built in 1952 (72 years old) with no evidence of recent renovations, this property is explicitly marketed as a 'handyman or contractor' opportunity to earn 'sweat equity.' The exterior structures, including the main house, rental cottage, and outbuildings, show significant aging and weathered materials, indicating that the kitchen, baths, and major systems likely require a full rehab to meet modern standards.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 65076, living area = 1851.
The expansive 1.49-acre flat lot offers rare opportunities for a lot split or ADU additions, providing significant value-add potential for investors or developers.
Featuring a main residence, a separate rental cottage, and a large outbuilding, the property is ideal for multi-generational living or generating immediate rental income.
Marketed as a contractor's special, the 1952-built home requires significant improvements and updates to meet modern living standards and realize its full value.
With only 1.5 bathrooms serving a 3-bedroom, 1,850-square-foot main house, the current layout is undersized for contemporary family needs.
DO NOT DISTURB OCCUPANTS. OFFER DATE TO BE DETERMINED APPROX. ONE WEEK AFTER SHOWINGS BEGIN WHICH WILL BE IN ABOUT 10 DAYS. Great potential in a country setting. Set back from the main road and neslted peacefully on a beautiful 1.49 acre parcel of land this 3 bedroom one/half bath home backs to Chabot Regional Park Walking Trails. This property features two domiciles. Features include a main house approx 1850sq. ft.(per public records) and a rental cottage as well as a large out building for storage. The home includes a large kitchen with an eating area overlooking the front yard, while the dining and living room overlooks a deck and spacious backyard plus inside laundry with a half bath and pantry. Additonal featrures include a large rumpus room/library to the rear of the house. The lot has ADU potential as well as possibilities for a lot split creating additonal parcels (buyers need to check with the county to confirm ADU and lot split possibilities and details). You will feel like you are in the country while only moments away from all the local conveniences. Near Redwood road and Castro Valley Blvd, close to schools, shopping, and transportation,Intersate 580-880-and 238. Surrounded by multible trees in a tranquial neighborhood this is a rare find. This home presents an opportunity for a handyman or contractor to make improvements to suit his/her tastes and needs and make it a sanctuary and earn some sweat equity while doing so. If you need a place to keep toys, tools or additional vehicles it all right here. The out building is spacious, one portion enclosed and one open. Plenty of room for the family recreational vehicles, i.e. boats, bikes, jet ski's, and much more. A contractor may find this property very useful. The lot is flat with a slight grade to the rear.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.8 mi
Grades 6-8 • 2.1 mi
Grades 6-8 • 2.1 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Square foot | 1,851 | 1,833.615 |
| Lot Size | 65,076 | 6,979.256 |
| Price | $1.55M | $1.25M |
| Price per sq ft | $837 | $704 |
| Built year | 1952 | 1959 |
| HOA | $0 | $226 |
| Days on market | 4 | 37 |
Sep 5, 2026
$1,550,000
Initial Listing
Apr 9, 1997
$540,000
Public Record