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Published October 19, 2026 in Deal of the Week

Castro Valley buyers save plenty of homes. This one pulled 5.8 times the usual interest.

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By Melissa & Mike Ahern - The Ahern Team
Real estate, Castro Valley, CA

This home made this week's list because buyers kept coming back to it. It picked up 197 saves on Zillow, well past the 40-save mark we publish past. That works out to 479% more saves than the average finalist this week. Buyers watching Castro Valley are already being alerted to it. Out of 485 homes scored this week, this one stood apart.

The numbers
Views on Zillow
Saves on Zillow
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Fig 0.1 · The home. The full photo set unlocks once you text in.
The home
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,300 sq ft
$ ▬▬▬,▬▬▬
About 5 days listed. Address: ▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬
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In short
  1. Ranked first of 485 active homes scored in Castro Valley, CA this week.
  2. 4 beds, 3 baths, about 2,300 sq ft. About 5 days listed.
  3. Listings here have been up about 71 days.
  4. Price and address are held back. Ask and they come to you.

Why buyers kept saving this one

A split-level home with a saltwater pool, valley views, and no direct rear neighbors. The upgraded kitchen opens to a deck built for entertaining, and the primary suite has its own balcony. Downstairs, a family room and fourth bedroom lead out to a private, secluded backyard.

From the listing: “Views and a deck made for entertaining! This split-level Castro Valley home features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with newer paint throughout.”

Saves on Zillow · Castro Valley, CA
  1. 1This home197 saves
  2. 2Finalist average34 saves
Zillow saves. Finalist average = the mean of this week's finalists in the area, this home included.
What stands out
  1. The street level offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, with ceiling fans in the bedrooms.
  2. The upgraded kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry, a pantry, new lighting, glass-front display cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, a mosaic tile backsplash, and…
  3. The primary suite enjoys valley views, French doors to its own balcony, and a walk-through entry with his-and-hers closets.

The numbers behind the pick

The general area, shown before the exact address.
Map of the approximate area, drawn as a circle rather than a pin
Fig 03.1 · The area

What Castro Valley looks like right now

Avg. days listed
The clock every listing in the area is running against.
Active homes
Active listings in the area have been on the market about 70.8 days on average.

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Melissa & Mike Ahern - The Ahern Team
WR Properties · (510) 381-1032
Melissa & Mike Ahern - The Ahern Team is a licensed real estate agent with WR Properties. Market numbers come from MLS records and are believed accurate but not guaranteed. Nothing on this site is an appraisal or a promise of value. If your home is already listed with another broker, this is not a solicitation.
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