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2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA 94542 - Property report

Also known as: 2538 Hillcrest Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Home with Non-Economic 2nd Unit (1200)

Year built

1981

Acreage

0.27

Sale price

$589,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2538 Hillcrest Ave
Hayward, CA 94542
Zip code
94542
Neighborhood
Hayward Highland
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
81D-1655-18-4

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/21/1999
Sale price
$589,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$7,579
Current property tax
$7,497
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Home with Non-Economic 2nd Unit
Building sq. ft.
4,716
Year built
1981
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
13
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Lot
Acreage
0.27
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential - Min. Lot Size (RSB10)

Area overview

Walk score
21 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
31 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
28 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
HAYWARD UNIF SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA 94542

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/21/1999 $589,000 XXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/06/2024 Release agreement XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
02/28/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX
10/31/2006 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXX X
10/10/2005 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXX X
05/21/1999 Deed XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXX X
02/23/1994 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXX XXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/27/1994 Deed XXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX, XXX & XXX
05/14/1992 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$7,579
Current property tax
$7,497
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$646,474
Land value
$193,942
Building value
$452,532

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $646,474 1.1724 $7,579 +0.98%
2024-2025 $633,800 1.1842 $7,505 -22.76%
2023-2024 $621,373 1.5638 $9,717 +34.17%
2022-2023 $609,193 1.1888 $7,242 +0.81%
2021-2022 $597,250 1.2028 $7,184 +1.17%
2020-2021 $591,128 1.2012 $7,101 -0.87%
2019-2020 $579,541 1.236 $7,163 +6.95%
2018-2019 $568,180 1.1788 $6,698 +2.50%
2017-2018 $557,040 1.173 $6,534 +5.58%
2016-2017 $546,120 1.1332 $6,189 +2.16%
Permits

Permit information for 2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/03/2025
06/07/2016
03/23/2015

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Hayward residential market stats

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Median sale price

$840,000

-0.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$546

-7.9% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Liber Academy of Hayward NR Private 1-12 0 0.37
Northstar School NR Private K-7 0 0.41
East Avenue Elementary School 4 Public K-6 426 0.89
St Clement Catholic School NR Private K-8 270 1.22
Saint Clement Catholic School NR Private K-8 265 1.24
Silver Oak High Public Montessori Charter NR Charter 1-12 553 1.27
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori 7 Charter 1-12 218 1.35
Bowman Elementary School NR Public K-6 283 1.40
Fairview Elementary School 4 Public K-6 562 1.48
All Saints Catholic School NR Private K-8 203 1.68
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Liber Academy of Hayward NR Private 1-12 0 0.37
Northstar School NR Private K-7 0 0.41
Victory Academy NR Private 7, 9-11 0 1.15
St Clement Catholic School NR Private K-8 270 1.22
Saint Clement Catholic School NR Private K-8 265 1.24
Silver Oak High Public Montessori Charter NR Charter 1-12 553 1.27
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori 7 Charter 1-12 218 1.35
Bret Harte Middle School 5 Public 7-8 545 1.64
Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science 1 Public K-8 111 1.69
Cesar Chavez Middle School 2 Public 7-8 482 1.70
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Liber Academy of Hayward NR Private 1-12 0 0.37
Victory Academy NR Private 7, 9-11 0 1.15
Moreau Catholic High School NR Private 9-12 836 1.19
Hayward High School 5 Public 9-12 1,712 1.21
Silver Oak High Public Montessori Charter NR Charter 1-12 553 1.27
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori 7 Charter 1-12 218 1.35
Tennyson High School 3 Public 9-12 1,551 1.44
Stellar Preparatory High School NR Private 9 0 1.70
Stellar Preparatory High School NR Private 9-11 26 2.02
Special Education-Preschool-Laurel NR Public 1 2.22

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Neighbors for 2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA

26800 Hayward Blvd, Hayward 2840 Tribune Ave, Hayward 2524 Home Ave, Hayward 27675 Klaus CT, Hayward 2562 Home Ave, Hayward 2550 Hillcrest Ave, Hayward 2558 Hillcrest Ave, Hayward 27196 Hayward Blvd, Hayward 27208 Hayward Blvd, Hayward 2868 Chronicle Ave, Hayward 2940 Call Ave, Hayward 2675 Hillcrest Ave, Hayward 2520 Home Ave, Hayward 27347 Parkside Dr, Hayward 26159 Parkside Dr, Hayward 2926 Chronicle Ave, Hayward 2878 Hillcrest Ave, Hayward 26133 Parkside Dr, Hayward 26115 Parkside Dr, Hayward 3095 Chronicle Ave, Hayward

Nearby ZIP codes for 2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA

94555, Alameda County, CA 94560, Alameda County, CA 94579, Alameda County, CA 94619, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA 94542?

The development at 2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA 94542 was built in 1981.

What is the total square footage of 2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA 94542?

2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA 94542 has a total of 4,716 square feet.

When was 2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA 94542 last sold and what was the sale price?

2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA 94542 was last sold on 05/21/1999 for $589,000.

What is the assessed value of 2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA 94542?

2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA 94542 is currently assessed at $646,474.

What are the property taxes for 2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA 94542?

The property taxes for 2538 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward, CA 94542 total $7,579.

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