Ideal central Castro Valley location, walking distance to 12 years of schools. This home exudes pride-of-ownership curb appeal and is located on a quiet street with manicured mature landscaping. Relax in the attractive backyard with fruit trees, trex-type decking and room for gardening & entertaining. A long list of upgrades to this home include a large paver driveway, walkway, & porch, newer roofing, dual-paned windows, shutters, custom bay window, crown mouldings and much more. A very livable floorplan: Eat-in kitchen opens up to the spacious family room with a beautiful raised-hearth fireplace, lots of windows, & elegant oak staircase that includes a mini-office beneath. Two bedrooms & one bath on the main floor and an oversized suite on the second floor featuring walk-in closet, sitting area & attached bath. Upon entering enjoy the open flow from the living room & formal dining room all the way through to the family room; both fireplaces include heat-producing custom inserts.