Alameda County property record for 542 A St, Hayward, CA 94541
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,495 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,097 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,337 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 431-4-56 |
| Primary APN | 431-4-56 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,495 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,097 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Street Address | 542 A ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94541-5016 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00056 BLK: AR: 0431 PAGE: 0004 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEEK ESTATE ORCHARD |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 436301 |
542 A St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1119 LOVELOCK WAY, HAYWARD, CA 94544-5762 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017116164 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 25, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000275651 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 542 A ST, HAYWARD, CA 94541-5016 |
| Document Number | 0000116164 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 116164 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $462.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1119 LOVELOCK WAY HAYWARD CA 945445762, HAYWARD, CA 94544-5762 |
| Document Number | 116165 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 116165 |
| Name | JIMIN LI |
|---|---|
| Address | 5445 CANYON CREST DR, SAN RAMON, CA 94582-4812 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 A St was $6,337, up 1% from the year before.
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 | $497,183 (+2%) Land $195,322 Building $301,861 | |
| 2025 | $6,337.00 (+0.97%) | $487,434 Land $191,492 Building $295,942 |
| 2024 | $6,276.00 (+1.47%) | |
| 2023 | $6,185.00 | $468,509 Land $184,057 Building $284,452 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 542 A St 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 542 A St 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 |
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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 595 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 |
| 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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