Alameda County property record for 523 Blue Jay Dr, Hayward, CA 94544
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,576 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,180 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,458 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Transfer Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 78C-451-14 |
| Primary APN | 78C-451-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,576 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,180 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 523 BLUE JAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94544-6701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00006 BLK: TR: 3941 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE ELMS |
| Legal Tract | 3941 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 435104 |
523 Blue Jay Dr, a townhouse, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2017.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 BLUE JAY DR, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURA |
| Jul 7, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017147960 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000147960 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 523 BLUE JAY DR, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701 |
| Document Number | 0000147960 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 147960 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 523 BLUE JAY DR HAYWARD CA 945446701, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 523 BLUE JAY DR, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701 |
| Document Number | 0000147958 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 147958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 523 BLUE JAY DR HAYWARD CA 945446701, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701 |
| Document Number | 147959 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 147959 |
| Name | VETERANS UNITED HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 6, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 523 Blue Jay Dr was $4,458 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 | $355,047 (+0.03%) Land $108,614 Building $253,433 | ||
| 2025 | $4,458.00 Homeowner's exemption | $354,950 Land $106,485 Building $248,465 | |
| 2023 | $4,350.00 Homeowner's exemption | $341,170 Land $102,351 Building $238,819 | $669,690 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 Blue Jay Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
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 Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 523 Blue Jay Dr is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 612 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 600 / 130 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.
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