Alameda County property record for 229 Lafayette Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 951 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,885 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 78G-2780-16 |
| Primary APN | 78G-2780-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 951 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Street Address | 229 LAFAYETTE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94544-8157 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00016 BLK: 0011 TR: 1022 |
| Legal Subdivision | 1022 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Tract | 1022 |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6006 |
| Census Tract | 438100 |
229 Lafayette Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Alameda County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33551 4TH ST, UNION CITY, CA 94587-2412 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202319146 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000172355 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 229 LAFAYETTE AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94544-8157 |
| Document Number | 0000019146 |
| Map Reference | MB 31 PG 22-28 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023019146 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,240.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 33551 4TH ST, UNION CITY, CA 94587-2412 |
| Document Number | 0000019147 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023019147 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Lafayette Ave was $8,885, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Hayward City |
| Unified School District | New Haven Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $789,740 (+16.78%) Land $318,360 Building $471,380 | ||
| 2025 | $8,885.00 (+3.22%) | $676,260 Land $312,120 Building $364,140 | |
| 2024 | $8,608.00 (+913.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $849.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,965 Land $23,801 Building $30,164 | $573,390 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 229 Lafayette Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 229 Lafayette Ave is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 746 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Tekify Fiber & Wireless Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| RobinsonHSS Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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