Alameda County property record for 1596 Ward St, Hayward, CA 94541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $7,436 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 427-41-14 |
| Primary APN | 427-41-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,300 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1596 WARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94541-3030 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00014 BLK: AR: 0427 PAGE: 0041 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETERSEN |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1&2 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 435300 |
1596 Ward St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1596 WARD ST, HAYWARD, CA 94541-3030 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013241198 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 1, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000136110 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1596 WARD ST, HAYWARD, CA 94541-3030 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1596 WARD ST, HAYWARD, CA 94541-3030 |
| Document Number | 0000122746 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021122746 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1596 WARD ST, HAYWARD, CA 94541-3030 |
| Document Number | 0000144782 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1596 WARD ST HAYWARD CA 945413030, HAYWARD, CA 94541-3030 |
| Document Number | 0000144782 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 144782 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 28, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1596 Ward St was $7,436.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Hayward City |
| Unified School District | Hayward Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $525,134 (+2%) Land $157,540 Building $367,594 | ||
| 2025 | $7,436.00 | $514,840 Land $154,452 Building $360,388 | |
| 2023 | $6,369.00 | $494,851 Land $148,455 Building $346,396 | $741,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1596 Ward St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1998–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1596 Ward St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF HAYWARD serves 162,954 people · EPA ID CA0110006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 589 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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