521 Laurel Ave, Hayward, CA 94541 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 521 Laurel Ave, Hayward, CA 94541

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details16 bd · 11 ba · 6,607 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size0.511 acres (22,248 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,550,000 (Oct 2015)
Tax Bill$22,806 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN431-4-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN431-4-3
Alternative APN
  • 431-0004-003-00

Interior

Bedrooms16 Beds
Full Baths11 Baths
Units9 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area6,607 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area22,248 sqft (0.511 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address521 LAUREL AVE
CityHAYWARD
StateCA
Zip94541-3826
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00003 BLK: AR: 0431 PAGE: 0004
Legal SubdivisionMEEK ESTATE ORCHARDS
Legal BlockD
Legal Lot Number167
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionHAYWARD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract436301

Owner

Source: Alameda County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address987 CORPORATE WAY, FREMONT, CA 94539-6118
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 1, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 1, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 11, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2015267841
Prior Transfer DateJun 25, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000246905
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address521 LAUREL AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94541-3826
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 21, 2022
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE GURANTY, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4460 HIGHLAND PLACE, FREMONT, CA 94539

Mortgage

Document Number0000065229
DateMar 30, 2022
Instrument2022065229
Lender
NameMECHANICS BANK
TypeBank
AddressSANTA MARIA, CA 93456
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityHayward City
Unified School DistrictHayward Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,871,532 (+2%) Land $543,348 Building $1,328,184
2025$22,806.00 (+2.54%)$1,834,843 (+4.04%) Land $532,696 Building $1,302,147
2023$22,240.00$1,763,605 Land $512,014 Building $1,251,591

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF HAYWARD
serves 162,954 people · EPA ID CA0110006
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM
Last State InspectionMar 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 595 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, RobinsonHSS, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile, Tekify Fiber & Wireless.

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