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Five Canyons 25781 Durrwood Court

Castro Valley, CA 94552

25781 Durrwood Ct sits in Creekside, part of prestigious Five Canyons, on a lot that backs directly to the canyon with no rear neighbors. Ever. This desirable Bay Tree floor plan features four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths across 2,280 square feet, and has been extensively updated inside and out. Walking in, you're greeted by ceilings that soar to nearly 19 feet. Continuing through, you'll find a stunning formal dining room, a refreshed kitchen, and a backyard ready for barbecues and unwinding after a long day.

The formal living room opens up beneath those soaring ceilings, with tall windows pulling in light most of the day — the kind of space that works whether it's a quiet morning or a house full of people. The whole main level has new SPC flooring, new baseboards, and fresh paint, so it all feels cohesive from room to room. The dining room makes its own statement, with a wall of sage green board and batten and a modern brass chandelier over the table — good for the nights that call for a real sit-down dinner.

The kitchen flows straight into the family room and breakfast nook, which is really where the day-to-day happens. Quartz counters with soft gold veining wrap into a waterfall edge on the island, with room enough for stools and everyday meals — homework at one end, dinner prep at the other. The cabinets were repainted, the backsplash tiled, and the fixtures are all new, down to a five-burner range with a griddle and a new GE dishwasher. There's a walk-in pantry for the rest. Next door, the family room's fireplace was re-tiled and flanked by new built-in cabinetry and shelving — an easy spot to land at the end of the day.

Downstairs also holds a powder room that skips the usual half-bath afterthought — a bold, dark olive accent color, new lighting, mirror, faucet, and hardware — and a laundry room with more storage than most, so the everyday stuff has somewhere to go.

Out back, the yard has new sod, plants, and mulch, with the exterior freshly painted and trees trimmed for a clean, finished look. With the canyon just beyond the fence line, it's a private spot for morning coffee or an evening outside — no one looking in.

Upstairs, the primary suite is generously sized, with volume ceilings and two windows that look straight out at the hills — room enough for a reading chair or a quiet corner of your own. There's a walk-in closet plus a second closet, and a separate shower and soaking tub with Bay views. There's also a builder option worth knowing about: a 177-square-foot primary retreat or loft that was never built out, leaving room to expand down the line. Down the hall are three more bedrooms, each with good size and good light — space for kids, guests, or a home office, depending on what the next chapter looks like. They share a hall bathroom updated with a new tub, tub surround, and shower fixture.

A two-car garage completes the floor plan.

Beyond the front door, Creekside sits within Five Canyons, a community with real amenities to back up its curb appeal — an Olympic-sized pool, a separate wading pool, a spa, courts for tennis, pickleball, and basketball, playgrounds, open fields, and a recreation center available to rent for private events. There's also direct access to acres of open space and miles of hiking trails just outside the gate.

The home is zoned for the top-rated Independent Elementary, and it's a short drive to revitalized downtown Castro Valley, BART, Highways 580, 238, and 880, grocery stores, numerous parks, and Stonebrae Country Club just 4 miles away.