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Boyenga Team + Compass

Castro Valley Eichler & Mid-Century Modern Home Experts

Elevating East Bay Real Estate Through Design, Data, and Architectural Insight

Established in 1998 by Eric and Janelle Boyenga, the Boyenga Team has spent more than 25 years shaping a modern, design-first approach to real estate across Northern California. As founding partners at Compass, Eric and Janelle lead one of the region’s most architecture-focused real estate teams — widely respected for their mastery of Eichler homes, mid-century modern properties, and high-impact marketing throughout the Bay Area.

While widely known for their work in Silicon Valley, the Boyenga Team brings that same architectural fluency and strategic expertise to Castro Valley, an East Bay community prized for its hills, views, and concentration of mid-century modern homes.

Castro Valley Eichler & Mid-Century Modern Specialists with Local Perspective

As trusted Castro Valley Eichler and mid-century modern specialists, the Boyenga Team serves homeowners and buyers who appreciate thoughtful design, original architecture, and neighborhood context. Castro Valley occupies a unique place in California modernism — bridging postwar suburban optimism with hillside modern living.

The team’s expertise spans the area’s most notable modern-era neighborhoods, including homes influenced by Joseph Eichler’s design philosophy as well as custom-built mid-century residences that echo the same principles: indoor-outdoor living, post-and-beam construction, open layouts, and an intimate relationship with nature.

Their strategy combines architectural storytelling, precise pricing analysis, and Compass’s national technology platform to ensure each Castro Valley listing reaches the right audience and achieves its full market potential. Sellers benefit from Compass Concierge, Private Exclusives, and HomeLight Buy Before You Sell — programs designed to enhance presentation, streamline transitions, and attract qualified buyers across the Bay Area.

Castro Valley’s Mid-Century Modern & Eichler-Inspired Enclaves

Castro Valley remains one of the East Bay’s most underrated destinations for California Modern architecture. Nestled between rolling hills and canyon landscapes, the area offers several pockets of mid-century and Eichler-inspired homes that continue to draw design-focused buyers.

Greenridge & Hillside Moderns — elevated neighborhoods featuring 1950s–70s ranch and modern homes with expansive glass, exposed beams, and dramatic valley views, often customized to the contours of the land.

Castro Valley Highlands & Fairmont Terrace — communities with Eichler-adjacent design elements, including radiant-heated slabs, clerestory windows, and atrium-inspired layouts that reflect mid-century ideals even when custom-built.

Canyon & View-Oriented Custom Moderns — architect-designed residences that blend mid-century bones with Japanese and Scandinavian influences, emphasizing simplicity, horizontality, and privacy within a natural setting.

Whether guiding the sale of a preserved mid-century ranch, a thoughtfully updated modern retreat, or a hillside home inspired by Eichler principles, the Boyenga Team approaches every Castro Valley transaction with architectural intelligence and care.

Silicon Valley–Caliber Marketing for East Bay Architectural Homes

Known throughout Northern California as Silicon Valley’s Property Nerds and Next-Gen Agents, Eric and Janelle Boyenga bring cutting-edge strategy to every listing. Their work extends far beyond traditional real estate marketing.

Each home is positioned as a design narrative and lifestyle offering, supported by cinematic videography, twilight photography that highlights post-and-beam profiles, and editorial-quality presentation. Behind the scenes, AI-powered analytics, buyer-behavior modeling, and hyper-local SEO ensure Castro Valley properties receive exceptional exposure within the competitive Bay Area market.

Recognized Authorities in Eichler & Mid-Century Modern Real Estate 

The Boyenga Team is nationally recognized for leadership in California modernism and architectural real estate. They have achieved record-setting sales for Eichler and mid-century homes across the Bay Area and are frequently cited as expert voices on modern housing trends.

Their work and insights have been featured by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, NBC News, SFGate, Robb Report, Business Insider, and Inman, among others. Regional outlets including the San Francisco Chronicle and Silicon Valley Business Journal have highlighted their role in architectural preservation, design advocacy, and innovation-driven real estate marketing.

The Compass Advantage in Castro Valley Real Estate

Through Compass — the nation’s most advanced real estate brokerage — the Boyenga Team pairs national reach with neighborhood-level precision. Their clients benefit from access to relocation buyers from major employers across Silicon Valley and the East Bay, including technology, biotech, and engineering firms.

Compass Concierge enables sellers to fund strategic upgrades that increase market value without upfront costs, while exclusive digital distribution ensures Castro Valley Eichler and mid-century homes are showcased to design-conscious buyers locally and globally.

A Design-Driven Philosophy Built on Trust and Innovation 

For Eric and Janelle Boyenga, real estate is a long-term commitment to architectural stewardship, informed decision-making, and client success. Their approach blends creative vision with market intelligence, always grounded in transparency and respect for design heritage.

By combining decades of experience, advanced analytics, and a genuine passion for mid-century modern architecture, the Boyenga Team continues to attract Castro Valley homeowners, East Bay professionals, and design enthusiasts seeking a refined, forward-thinking real estate experience.

Eric & Janelle Boyenga
Founding Partners | The Boyenga Team at Compass
📞 Call / Text: 408-373-1660
📧 Email: eichlers@boyenga.com
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