If You Like Eichlers, You’ll Love This East Bay Midcentury

Listed for $2.1M, the double A-frame home sports original finishes, extensive glazing, and an expanded primary suite.
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Location: 5894 Highwood Road, Castro Valley, California

Price: $2,100,000

Architect: A. Quincy Jones

Year Built: 1963

Footprint: 2,219 square feet (five bedrooms, three baths)

Lot Size: 0.19 acres

From the Agent: "Breathtaking, updated, and expanded, this respectfully remodeled Eichler home sits high atop the hill in Castro Valley’s fabulous Greenridge neighborhood and features panoramic views of the Bay. This particular Eichler model, known as the Double-A, was designed by renowned midcentury-modern architect A. Quincy Jones, and is the most popular and iconic of all Eichler homes. The residence offers a stunning single-level, open atrium, with five bedrooms and three fully remodeled bathrooms. Other features include  polished concrete floors with radiant heating, space-saving  mahogany pocket doors, new paneling, and gallery-style baseboards throughout."

A bright-yellow door leads to the home’s spacious courtyard, which sits sandwiched between its two A-frame roofs.

A bright-yellow door leads to the home’s spacious courtyard, which sits sandwiched between its two A-frame roofs.

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An original brick fireplace anchors the living room, while extensive glazing brings in natural light.

An original brick fireplace anchors the living room, while extensive glazing brings in natural light.

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The kitchen is fitted with Statuario marble countertops, a central waterfall island, and new stainless-steel appliances. The dining area is located right around the corner.

The kitchen is fitted with Statuario marble countertops, a central waterfall island, and new stainless-steel appliances. The dining area is located right around the corner.

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The 225-square-foot primary suite features a wall of sliding-glass doors that open to the lush backyard.

The 225-square-foot primary suite features a wall of sliding-glass doors that open to the lush backyard.

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One of the home’s five bedrooms is currently set up as an office. 

One of the home’s five bedrooms is currently set up as an office. 

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