19100 Crest Ave

Highland Place is a single-story, garden-style cooperative complex developed in 1973 across a low-density 12.7-acre site in Castro Valley. The property is composed of multiple low-rise clusters and duplex-like buildings organized around landscaped courtyards, walkways and open space. Units are primarily two-bedroom floor plans (with some one- and three-bedroom variations shown in market listings) and deliver features typical of the era alongside periodic modern updates: vaulted and exposed-beam wood ceilings in select units, skylights, private balconies or small courtyards, and a mix of carpet, laminate and tile finishes. Kitchens and baths have been renovated in many residences with quartz counters, newer appliances and refreshed fixtures; several units show in-unit laundry or easy conversion for hookups. Shared amenities are oriented to recreation and community life — a recently refurbished swimming pool and hot tub, clubhouse, tennis courts, ample visitor parking and assigned covered carports plus open spaces for walking and light recreation. The site provides abundant parking (more spaces than units), individual storage lockers, and sheltered carport stalls. Pet and coop governance vary by unit but the overall community emphasizes low-density, park-like living with convenient access to Lake Chabot, local trails, Castro Valley schools, nearby BART and freeway connections.