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

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Listed for $2.1M, the double A-frame home sports original finishes, extensive glazing, and an expanded primary suite.

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 entrance leads to the home's spacious courtyard, which sits sandwiched between its iconic A-framed roofs and offers access to various parts of the interior.
A bright-yellow entrance leads to the home's spacious courtyard, which sits sandwiched between its iconic A-framed roofs and offers access to various parts of the interior.
An original brick fireplace anchors the main living room, while extensive glazing on both sides allow ample natural light inside.
An original brick fireplace anchors the main living room, while extensive glazing on both sides allow ample natural light inside.

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