Alameda County property record for 542 Bishop Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,035 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $11,724 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer Apr 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 454-15-7 |
| Primary APN | 454-15-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,052 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,035 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Street Address | 542 BISHOP AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94544-2608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1563 BLK 3 LOT 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 437400 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 542 BISHOP AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94544-2608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Apr 7, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Prior Sale | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 542 BISHOP AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94544-2608 |
| Document Number | 0000138891 |
| Map Reference | MB 35 PG 94 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021138891 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 542 BISHOP AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94544-2608 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 542 BISHOP AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94544-2608 |
| Document Number | 0000138892 |
| Map Reference | MB 35 PG 94 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021138892 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 542 BISHOP AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94544-2608 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Hayward City |
| Unified School District | Hayward Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,724.00 (+5.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $822,330 (+4.04%) Land $246,699 Building $575,631 |
| 2023 | $11,132.00 Homeowner's exemption | $790,404 Land $237,121 Building $553,283 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 686 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| 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 | 570 / 120 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet, Verizon.
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