Alameda County property record for 494 Orchard Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,518 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $451,500 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,740 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 444-42-53 |
| Primary APN | 444-42-53 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,518 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,200 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 494 ORCHARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94544-2050 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00001 BLK: 0001 TR: 1314 |
| Legal Tract | 1314 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 436601 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4571 MEYER PARK CIR, FREMONT, CA 94536-6749 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015320435 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000316191 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $544,554 (+2%) Land $163,366 Building $381,188 | |
| 2025 | $6,740.00 (-1.62%) | $533,880 (+4.04%) Land $160,164 Building $373,716 |
| 2023 | $6,851.00 | $513,151 Land $153,945 Building $359,206 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 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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