The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 94544 sells for about $795,000, or $511 per square foot.
Prices are down 11.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,805 a month.
ZIP 94544 — Hayward
The 94544 housing market is currently experiencing a price correction with a year-over-year decline of 11.7%. Inventory remains limited with 115 active listings, and the market is characterized as competitive despite the downward price pressure. Several data points, including specific sales counts, rent medians, and tax rates, are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and families seeking relatively more attainable housing options within the expensive San Francisco Bay Area market.
Median prices moved down 11.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 94544, Alameda County CA
Schools in the area are served by the Hayward Unified School District, which faces ongoing challenges regarding performance and facility management.
The area is subject to standard California seismic risks and localized flood risks common to the East Bay flatlands.
The area benefits from its proximity to major Silicon Valley and East Bay employment hubs, with ongoing infill residential development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%). County (Alameda County, California) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: The tax is calculated by applying a composite tax rate to the assessed value of the property.
Residents have access to I-880 and BART stations, providing transit links to Oakland, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley employment centers.
The area features proximity to regional parks like Garin Regional Park and various local community parks, with shopping centers along the Mission Boulevard corridor.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited vacancy, with rents reflecting the broader Bay Area cost-of-living pressures.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of light industrial, retail, and service sectors, with many residents commuting to larger regional employers in the Bay Area.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-880 and is connected to the regional BART transit system.
Ongoing residential infill projects are occurring along the Mission Boulevard corridor to increase housing density.
The Alameda County Assessor manages property valuations in accordance with California state law and Proposition 13.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal, county, and school district levies, including the Hayward Unified School District.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire and seismic risk factors common across Northern California.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau and Data Commons
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large regional park offering hiking trails and scenic views of the Bay Area.
Primary commercial artery featuring various retail and dining establishments.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.