Alameda County property record for 524 Sycamore Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 998 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,542 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 444-24-100 |
| Primary APN | 444-24-100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 998 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,600 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Street Address | 524 SYCAMORE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94544-1510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00100 BLK: AR: 0444 PAGE: 0024 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHERRY ORCHARD |
| Legal Lot Number | C |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 436601 |
524 Sycamore Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 SYCAMORE AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94544-1510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016163894 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000353197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 524 SYCAMORE AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94544-1510 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | LENNAR TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 524 SYCAMORE AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94544-1510 |
| Document Number | 0000174193 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021174193 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Sycamore Ave was $6,542 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 | $536,347 (+0.69%) Land $163,004 Building $380,343 | ||
| 2025 | $6,542.00 Homeowner's exemption | $532,695 Land $159,808 Building $372,887 | |
| 2023 | $6,382.00 Homeowner's exemption | $512,014 Land $153,604 Building $358,410 | $567,630 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 Sycamore Ave 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.
The area around 524 Sycamore Ave 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.
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 642 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| RobinsonHSS Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, Sail Internet, T-Mobile, Tekify Fiber & Wireless.
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