Alameda County property record for 1616 Ward St, Hayward, CA 94541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,199 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 427-61-75 |
| Primary APN | 427-61-75 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,450 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,300 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Street Address | 1616 WARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94541-3032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00075 BLK: AR: 0427 PAGE: 0061 |
| Legal Subdivision | PETERSEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 435300 |
1616 Ward St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2015.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1616 WARD ST, HAYWARD, CA 94541-3032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREMONT BANK |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREMONT BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009399954 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000175747 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1616 WARD ST, HAYWARD, CA 94541-3032 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1616 WARD ST, HAYWARD, CA 94541-3032 |
| Document Number | 0000375045 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021375045 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIVERMORE, CA 94551 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1616 WARD ST, HAYWARD, CA 94541-3032 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1616 WARD ST, HAYWARD, CA 94541-3032 |
| Document Number | 0000209107 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020209107 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIVERMORE, CA 94551 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1616 Ward St was $2,199.
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 | $156,519 (-52.65%) Land $98,740 Building $238,450 | ||
| 2025 | $2,199.00 | $330,579 Land $96,804 Building $233,775 | |
| 2023 | $2,238.00 | $317,745 Land $93,046 Building $224,699 | $742,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1616 Ward St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1616 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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