Alameda County property record for 196 Berry Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,490 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,279 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 444-48-46 |
| Primary APN | 444-48-46 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,490 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 196 BERRY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94544-2321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00046 BLK: AR: 0444 PAGE: 0048 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEEK SOTO |
| Legal Lot Number | 15-C |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 436602 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 BERRY AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94544-2321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2011211939 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000319319 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 196 BERRY AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94544-2321 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 196 BERRY AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94544-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000086228 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022086228 |
| Name | FIRST UNITED CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PLEASANTON, CA 94588 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
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 | $252,402 (-0.75%) Land $74,944 Building $184,458 | ||
| 2025 | $3,279.00 (+2.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $254,318 (+4.04%) Land $73,475 Building $180,843 | |
| 2023 | $3,199.00 Homeowner's exemption | $244,444 Land $70,622 Building $173,822 | $590,760 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 869 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| RobinsonHSS Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Tekify Fiber & Wireless Fixed Wireless | 550 / 120 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, Sail Internet, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.
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