399 Downen Pl, Hayward, CA 94544 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 399 Downen Pl, Hayward, CA 94544

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.116 acres (5,040 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$55,000 (May 2002)
Tax Bill	$5,594 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Mortgage Oct 2021 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`443-40-20`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`443-40-20`
Alternative APN	`443-0040-020-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,176 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1959
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	5,040 sqft (0.116 acres)
Lot Dimensions	90 ft deep x 56 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	399 DOWNEN PL
City	HAYWARD
State	CA
Zip	94544-1701
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT: 00020 BLK: 000F TR: 1887
Legal Tract	1887
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil Division	HAYWARD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	436800

Owner

399 Downen Pl is held in a trust since July 2004.

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	26772 CONTESSA ST, HAYWARD, CA 94545-3150
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 27, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Oct 27, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FNTG LENDERS DIRECT
Jan 25, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Feb 24, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE, COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE
Feb 24, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 8, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 8, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2002205376
Last Transfer Date	Jul 28, 2004
Transfer Doc	0000357250
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Oct 27, 2021
Property Address	399 DOWNEN PL, HAYWARD, CA 94544-1701
Document Number	0000354695
Map Reference	MB 38 PG 39&40
Instrument Date	Oct 7, 2021
Instrument	2021354695
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 16, 2021
Title Company	FNTG LENDERS DIRECT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	26772 CONTESSA ST, HAYWARD, CA 94545-3150
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000354696
Date	Oct 27, 2021
Instrument	2021354696

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Oct 27, 2021
Property Address	399 DOWNEN PL, HAYWARD, CA 94544-1701
Document Number	0000354697
Map Reference	MB 38 PG 39&40
Instrument Date	Oct 7, 2021
Instrument	2021354697
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	FNTG LENDERS DIRECT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Living Trust
Address	26772 CONTESSA ST, HAYWARD, CA 94545-3150
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Jan 25, 2017
Property Address	399 DOWNEN PL, HAYWARD, CA 94544-1701
Document Number	0000019324
Instrument Date	Jan 24, 2017
Instrument	19324
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 9, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	26772 CONTESSA ST HAYWARD CA 945453150, HAYWARD, CA 94545-3150

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Feb 24, 2017
Property Address	399 DOWNEN PL, HAYWARD, CA 94544-1701
Document Number	0000048740
Instrument Date	Jan 10, 2017
Instrument	48740
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 8, 2017
Title Company	COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE, COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	26772 CONTESSA ST HAYWARD CA 945453150, HAYWARD, CA 94545-3150

February 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Feb 24, 2017
Property Address	399 DOWNEN PL, HAYWARD, CA 94544-1701
Document Number	0000048738
Map Reference	MB38 PG39&40
Instrument Date	Jan 10, 2017
Instrument	2017048738
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2021
Title Company	COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	26772 CONTESSA ST, HAYWARD, CA 94545-3150
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000048739
Date	Feb 24, 2017
Instrument	2017048739

Lender

Name	FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 399 Downen Pl was $5,594.

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Alameda County
Municipality	Hayward City
Unified School District	Hayward Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$453,734 (+2%) Land $142,751 Building $310,983
2025	$5,594.00	$444,838 Land $139,952 Building $304,886
2023	$5,460.00	$427,566 Land $134,518 Building $293,048	$723,420

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 399 Downen Pl 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

The area around 399 Downen Pl 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	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
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet, Sonic Telecom.

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