Alameda County property record for 542 Blue Jay Dr, Hayward, CA 94544
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.049 acres (2,124 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $312,000 (Mar 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,700 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 78C-451-53 |
| Primary APN | 78C-451-53 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,610 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,124 sqft (0.049 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 542 BLUE JAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94544-6702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00044 BLK: TR: 3941 |
| Legal Tract | 3941 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 435104 |
542 Blue Jay Dr, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2002.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 BLUE JAY DR, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002116068 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 12, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000285710 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Blue Jay Dr was $5,700 with a homeowner's exemption, 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $463,102 (+2.03%) Land $141,030 Building $329,072 | ||
| 2025 | $5,700.00 (+0.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $453,885 Land $138,265 Building $322,620 | |
| 2024 | $5,645.00 (+1.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,561.00 Homeowner's exemption | $442,992 Land $132,897 Building $310,095 | $707,850 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 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 542 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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