542 Jefferson St, Hayward, CA 94544 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 542 Jefferson St, Hayward, CA 94544

Property Summary

Property Type	Quadplex
Details	10 bd · 6 ba · 3,866 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size	0.256 acres (11,128 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$1,385,000 (Jan 2018)
Tax Bill	$19,170 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2018 Transfer Feb 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`452-68-4-2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`452-68-4-2`
Alternative APN	`452-0068-004-02`

Interior

Bedrooms	10 Beds
Full Baths	6 Baths
Total Rooms	18 Rooms
Units	4 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,866 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1966
Effective Year Built	Effective 1966
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	11,128 sqft (0.256 acres)
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	542 JEFFERSON ST
City	HAYWARD
State	CA
Zip	94544-4126
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex
Legal Description	LOT: 00002 BLK: 0004 AR: 0452 PAGE: 0068
Legal Subdivision	RAMOS HWY
Legal Block	B
Legal Lot Number	10,11
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil Division	HAYWARD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	437900

Owner

542 Jefferson St, a quadplex, is held in a trust since December 2018.

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	15808 HESPERIAN BLVD, 433, SAN LORENZO, CA 94580-5047
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 12, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 1, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage CALIFORNIA BK&TR
Jan 19, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer CALIFORNIA BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 19, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 19, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201811280
Last Transfer Date	Dec 4, 2018
Transfer Doc	0000235202
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2018
Property Address	542 JEFFERSON ST, HAYWARD, CA 94544-4126
Document Number	0000235202
Instrument Date	Dec 4, 2018
Instrument	235202
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 28, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	15808 HESPERIAN BLVD #433 SAN LORENZO CA 945805047, 433, SAN LORENZO, CA 94580-5047

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Property Address	542 JEFFERSON ST, HAYWARD, CA 94544-4126
Document Number	0000028412
Instrument Date	Feb 1, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2018
Title Company	NORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	15808 HESPERIAN BLVD #433 SAN LORENZO CA 945805047, 433, SAN LORENZO, CA 94580-5047

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028412
Date	Feb 6, 2018
Instrument	28412

Lender

Name	CALIFORNIA BK&TR
Type	Bank
Address	2399 GATEWAY OAKS DR # 110, SACRAMENTO, CA 95833-4232

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

January 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Jan 19, 2018
Property Address	542 JEFFERSON ST, HAYWARD, CA 94544-4126
Document Number	0000011280
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2017
Instrument	11280
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2018
Title Company	NORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,523.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 433 SAN LORENZO CA 945800433, SAN LORENZO, CA 94580-0433

Mortgage

Document Number	11281
Date	Jan 19, 2018
Instrument	11281

Lender

Name	CALIFORNIA BK&TR
Type	Bank
Address	785 SOUTHLAND DR, HAYWARD, CA 94545-1538

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Jefferson St was $19,170.

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Alameda County
Municipality	Hayward City
Unified School District	Hayward Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,607,374 (+2%) Land $482,212 Building $1,125,162
2025	$19,170.00	$1,575,866 Land $472,760 Building $1,103,106
2023	$20,628.00	$1,514,677 Land $454,403 Building $1,060,274

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 542 Jefferson 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 542 Jefferson St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 553 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
RobinsonHSS Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Tekify Fiber & Wireless Fixed Wireless	570 / 120
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, Unwired, Verizon.

Nearby Properties on Jefferson St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures