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494 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544 - Property report

Also known as: 494 Orchard Ave

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1953

Acreage

0.14

Sale price

$451,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
494 Orchard Ave
Hayward, CA 94544
Alternate address(es)
496 Orchard Ave
Zip code
94544
Neighborhood
Jackson Triangle
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
444-42-53

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/04/2015
Sale price
$451,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,259
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
1,518
Stories
1
Year built
1953
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
8
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.14
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential - Min. Lot Size (RS)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
55 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
46 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
57 /100.  Bikeable
School district
HAYWARD UNIF SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 494 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA

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

Sales history for 494 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/04/2015 $451,500 XXXXX XXXXXXXX X; XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXX X; XXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXX XXXXXXX X
11/13/2015 $460,000 XXXX XXXX X; XXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X; XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
07/06/2006 $437,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/05/2016 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
12/04/2015 Grant Deed XXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX X
12/04/2015 Reconveyance
Substitution of Trustee		 XXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX X
11/13/2015 Assignment of Rents
Deed of Trust		 XXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX X
11/13/2015 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX X
11/13/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX X
05/23/2007 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX
07/18/2006 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX X
07/06/2006 Deed XXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX
12/03/1993 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X & XX XXXXX, XXXX & XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 494 Orchard 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
Property tax
$6,259
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$533,880
Land value
$160,164
Building value
$373,716

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $533,880 1.1724 $6,259 +0.98%
2024-2025 $523,411 1.1842 $6,198 -22.76%
2023-2024 $513,151 1.5638 $8,025 +34.18%
2022-2023 $503,090 1.1888 $5,981 +0.80%
2021-2022 $493,226 1.2028 $5,933 +1.18%
2020-2021 $488,170 1.2012 $5,864 -0.87%
2019-2020 $478,600 1.236 $5,915 +6.95%
2018-2019 $469,220 1.1788 $5,531 +2.50%
2017-2018 $460,020 1.173 $5,396 +5.58%
2016-2017 $451,000 1.1332 $5,111 -5.08%
Permits

Permit information for 494 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
11/14/2016

*Most recent permit 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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FEMA flood zones

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)
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori 7 Charter 1-12 218 0.41
Silver Oak High Public Montessori Charter NR Charter 1-12 553 0.50
Children's Choice Educare NR Private PK-K 42 0.65
Children's Choice Educare NR Private PK-K 42 0.65
Hayward Collegiate Charter 7 Charter PK, K-6 150 0.68
Hayward Collegiate Charter 7 Charter PK, K-6 150 0.68
Park Elementary School 3 Public K-6 494 0.80
A Shepherd's Heart Christian School NR Private K-12 27 0.93
Bayside Seventh-Day Adventist Christian NR Private K-8 32 0.99
All Saints Catholic School NR Private K-8 203 1.03
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori 7 Charter 1-12 218 0.41
Silver Oak High Public Montessori Charter NR Charter 1-12 553 0.50
Winton Middle School 3 Public 7-8 498 0.61
Bret Harte Middle School 5 Public 7-8 545 0.82
A Shepherd's Heart Christian School NR Private K-12 27 0.93
Victory Academy NR Private 7, 9-11 0 0.96
Bayside Seventh-Day Adventist Christian NR Private K-8 32 0.99
All Saints Catholic School NR Private K-8 203 1.03
Alameda County Community 1 Public K-12 54 1.03
Alameda County Special Education School NR Public 67 1.03
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hayward Twin Oaks Montessori 7 Charter 1-12 218 0.41
Silver Oak High Public Montessori Charter NR Charter 1-12 553 0.50
A Shepherd's Heart Christian School NR Private K-12 27 0.93
Victory Academy NR Private 7, 9-11 0 0.96
Stellar Preparatory High School NR Private 9-11 26 1.02
Alameda County Community 1 Public K-12 54 1.03
Opportunity Academy 2 Charter 10-12 166 1.03
Alameda County Special Education School NR Public 67 1.03
Hayward High School 5 Public 9-12 1,712 1.17
Tennyson High School 3 Public 9-12 1,551 1.19

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Neighbors for 494 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA

24648 Soto Rd, Hayward 237 Langley Way, Hayward 460 Orchard Ave, Hayward 24830 Arvilla Ln, Hayward 24649 Thomas Ave, Hayward 24679 Lyell Way, Hayward 24865 Tioga Rd, Hayward 24814 Arvilla Ln, Hayward 24831 Arvilla Ln, Hayward 24677 Thomas Ave, Hayward 24838 Arvilla Ln, Hayward 24839 Arvilla Ln, Hayward 221 Langley Way, Hayward 24815 Arvilla Ln, Hayward 24846 Arvilla Ln, Hayward 24855 Arvilla Ln, Hayward 231 Langley Way, Hayward 24691 Lyell Way, Hayward 24872 Muir St, Hayward 24822 Arvilla Ln, Hayward

Nearby ZIP codes for 494 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA

94542, Alameda County, 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 494 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544?

The development at 494 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544 was built in 1953.

What is the total square footage of 494 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544?

494 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544 has a total of 1,518 square feet.

When was 494 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544 last sold and what was the sale price?

494 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544 was last sold on 12/04/2015 for $451,500.

What is the assessed value of 494 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544?

494 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544 is currently assessed at $533,880.

What are the property taxes for 494 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544?

The property taxes for 494 Orchard Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544 total $6,259.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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