Alameda County property record for 517 Shepherd Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 15 bd · 7 ba · 5,625 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.343 acres (14,930 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,348 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 453-40-21-2 |
| Primary APN | 453-40-21-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 15 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Units | 7 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,625 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 14,930 sqft (0.343 acres) |
| Street Address | 517 SHEPHERD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94544-4503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00002 BLK: 0021 AR: 0453 PAGE: 0040 |
| Legal Subdivision | ANNEX/MEEK ORCHARD |
| Legal Block | L |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 437702 |
517 Shepherd Ave, a residential property, is held in a trust since November 1993.
Source: Alameda County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3205 WHIPPLE RD, UNION CITY, CA 94587-1218 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 22, 1993 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000419239 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Shepherd Ave was $5,348.
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 | $372,062 (+2%) Land $162,410 Building $209,652 | |
| 2025 | $5,348.00 | $364,768 Land $159,226 Building $205,542 |
| 2023 | $5,217.00 | $350,604 Land $153,043 Building $197,561 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 517 Shepherd Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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 517 Shepherd Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 617 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| RobinsonHSS Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Tekify Fiber & Wireless Fixed Wireless | 570 / 120 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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