The Castro Valley guide
Castro Valley: hillside homes, whole-town roots.
Castro Valley is a family and commuter favorite in the East Bay, minutes from Lake Chabot and the Bay Area freeways, with a real estate market Tim Fiebig has worked for four decades and 1,000+ local sales.
Where to live
The neighborhoods of Castro Valley.
Each pocket of Castro Valley has its own character, views, and price range. Tim has sold homes across all of them, so he can point you to the streets that fit your life.
Palomares Hills
Hilltop homes, valley and ridge views, winding streets up toward Palomares Road.
Five Canyons
A newer planned community with a golf course feel, parks, and walking trails.
Castro Valley Highlands
Classic mid-century homes on shaded streets just above the main valley floor.
Lake Chabot area
Homes close to the regional park, trails, and the lake for outdoor living.
Crow Canyon & Greenridge
Equestrian-friendly foothill pockets with larger lots near the canyon.
Jensen Ranch & Baywood
Family-friendly neighborhoods with quiet cul-de-sacs and good access to schools.
Also part of the local picture: Mesa Verde, Briar Ridge, Columbia, and Palomares Canyon.
Schools & everyday life
Served by Castro Valley Unified, minutes from everything.
Most of Castro Valley is served by the Castro Valley Unified School District, with elementary, middle, and high schools across town. Commuters appreciate easy access to I-580, and everyone appreciates having Lake Chabot, parks, and Castro Valley Boulevard shops close to home.
Market at a glance
- Median price
- $1.1M
- Days on market
- ~29
- 12-mo sales
- 471
Public market data, September 2026 (Homes.com). Not an appraisal.
The local expert
When the question is Castro Valley, the answer is Tim.
No agent in Castro Valley can match Tim Fiebig’s local track record: licensed since 1978, 1,000+ homes sold in Castro Valley alone, and a "Dear Neighbor" postcard in mailboxes every month for years. That is local knowledge you can verify, not a slogan.
From his work on the Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council to the tomato plants he has given away to neighbors since the early 1980s, Tim’s roots in this community run deep.