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972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541 Property Information

972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward
Zip code 94541
County Alameda
Neighborhood Longwood - Winton Grove
Parcel ID 432-64-85

Sales & Tax Overview for 972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward

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Sale date 07/02/2010
Sale price $130,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $3,946

Lot & Building Information for 972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward

Building sqft 1,076
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.17
Units 1
Year built 1951
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Single Family Residential - Min. Lot Size (RS)
School district Hayward Unif SCH

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Other Property Data for 972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward

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About 972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541?

972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541 was built in 1951 and has a total of 1,076 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $343,597, the tax amount paid for 972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541 is $4,028.

When was 972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541 last sold?

972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541 was last sold in 10/15/2020.

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Past Sales & Property History for 972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/02/2010 $130,000
12/03/2008 $275,000
06/11/2008 $269,100
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/30/2023 Deed of trust 09/01/2053
10/15/2020 Grant Deed
10/15/2020 Deed of trust 11/01/2035
10/15/2020 Grant Deed
10/16/2019 Grant Deed to Revocable Trust
02/21/2013 Deed of Trust 03/01/2043
07/02/2010 Deed
12/03/2008 Deed
06/11/2008 Deed
02/01/2006 Deed
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Property Taxes for 972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $4,028
Current property tax $3,946
Market value $343,597

Assessment History for 972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $343,597 1.1724 $4,028 +0.98%
2024-2025 $336,861 1.1842 $3,989 -22.76%
2023-2024 $330,258 1.5638 $5,165 +34.17%
2022-2023 $323,784 1.1888 $3,849 +0.82%
2021-2022 $317,436 1.2028 $3,818 +1.17%

Permits for 972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward

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Hayward residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$822,500
-5.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$591
-2.6% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$965,000
-7.1% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Longwood Elementary School 3 Public K-6 532 0.14
St. Joachim's Elementary School NR Private K-8 305 0.48
Alameda County Community 1 Public K-12 54 0.74
Alameda County Special Education School NR Public 67 0.74
A Shepherd's Heart Christian School NR Private K-12 27 0.86

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Joachim's Elementary School NR Private K-8 305 0.48
Alameda County Community 1 Public K-12 54 0.74
Alameda County Special Education School NR Public 67 0.74
A Shepherd's Heart Christian School NR Private K-12 27 0.86
San Lorenzo Unified Preschool NR Public 0 0.90

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Alameda County Community 1 Public K-12 54 0.74
Alameda County Special Education School NR Public 67 0.74
Opportunity Academy 2 Charter 10-12 166 0.74
A Shepherd's Heart Christian School NR Private K-12 27 0.86
San Lorenzo Unified Preschool NR Public 0 0.90

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Neighbors for 972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward

Here are the neighbors for 972 Cottonwood Avenue, Hayward.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
23491 Stonewall Ave, Hayward 1,399
876 Marin Ave, Hayward 1,162 02/13/2026
950 Cottonwood Ave, Hayward 1,026 07/10/2025 $475,000
896 Cottonwood Ave, Hayward 1,026 08/12/2013
959 Hohener Ave, Hayward 1,162 05/06/2021 $181,500
22867 Teakwood St, Hayward 1,526 04/04/2022 $1,028,000
940 Hohener Ave, Hayward 1,482 01/06/2022 $775,000
877 Irvin CT, Hayward 1,162 04/25/2025 $400,000
23047 Stonewall Ave, Hayward 1,404 07/14/2023
23085 Stonewall Ave, Hayward 1,647 04/23/2015
903 Hohener Ave, Hayward 1,162 08/13/2007
550 Dean St, Hayward 3,397 06/01/2005 $1,000,000
920 Cottonwood Ave, Hayward 1,080 06/21/1990 $150,000
22627 Teakwood St, Hayward 1,056 10/23/2009 $260,000
895 Hohener Ave, Hayward 1,814 04/28/2023
871 Leonardo Way, Hayward 1,070
953 Hohener Ave, Hayward 1,442 10/14/1998 $214,000
414 Puerto Pl, Hayward 1,412 03/20/2026 $680,000
958 Cottonwood Ave, Hayward 1,026 02/10/2020 $645,000
904 Cottonwood Ave, Hayward 1,026 06/29/2020

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