Alameda County property record for 2785 Chronicle Ave, Hayward, CA 94542
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,721 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $510,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $9,463 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 81D-1640-20 |
| Primary APN | 81D-1640-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,721 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 2785 CHRONICLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94542-2003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 0000B BLK: PM: 0111 PAGE: 0032 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 435102 |
2785 Chronicle Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2004.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2785 CHRONICLE AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94542-2003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004225492 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000225493 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2785 Chronicle Ave was $9,463 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $732,570 (+1.03%) Land $295,828 Building $443,742 | ||
| 2025 | $9,463.00 Homeowner's exemption | $725,071 Land $290,028 Building $435,043 | |
| 2023 | $9,246.00 Homeowner's exemption | $696,920 Land $278,768 Building $418,152 | $828,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2785 Chronicle Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 2785 Chronicle Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 393 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, RobinsonHSS, Tekify Fiber & Wireless.
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