551 Blue Jay Dr, Hayward, CA 94544 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 551 Blue Jay Dr, Hayward, CA 94544

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	1,610 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size	0.06 acres (2,625 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Tax Bill	$4,159 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`78C-451-21`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`78C-451-21`
Alternative APN	`078C-0451-021-00`

Interior

Building Area	1,610 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1979
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	L-Shape
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	2,625 sqft (0.06 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	551 BLUE JAY DR
City	HAYWARD
State	CA
Zip	94544-6701
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	PD
Legal Description	LOT: 00012 BLK: TR: 3941
Legal Subdivision	THE ELMS HOA
Legal Tract	3941
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil Division	HAYWARD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	435104

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	551 BLUE JAY DR, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 18, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Feb 13, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MR COOPER
May 24, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST UNITED CU
Dec 12, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 8, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MR COOPER
Apr 12, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Jan 29, 1996
Transfer Doc	0000029881
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Property Address	551 BLUE JAY DR, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 4, 2021
Title Company	PACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	551 BLUE JAY DR, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701

Mortgage

Document Number	0000344262
Date	Oct 18, 2021
Instrument	2021344262

Lender

Name	NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	COPPELL, TX 75019

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	356 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Property Address	551 BLUE JAY DR, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701
Document Number	0000062727
Instrument Date	Feb 13, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 18, 2020
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	551 BLUE JAY DR HAYWARD CA 945446701, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701

Mortgage

Document Number	0000062727
Date	Mar 16, 2020
Instrument	62727

Lender

Name	MR COOPER
Address	COPPELL, TX 75019

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 15, 2050

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Property Address	551 BLUE JAY DR, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701
Document Number	0000105588
Instrument Date	May 24, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 22, 2018
Title Company	SERVICELINK CRS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	551 BLUE JAY DR HAYWARD CA 945446701, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701

Mortgage

Document Number	0000105588
Date	May 29, 2018
Instrument	105588

Lender

Name	FIRST UNITED CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	PLEASANTON, CA 94588-2718

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 28, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2017
Property Address	551 BLUE JAY DR, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701
Document Number	0000272929
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2017
Instrument	272929
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 5, 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	551 BLUE JAY DR HAYWARD CA 945446701, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Dec 8, 2017
Property Address	551 BLUE JAY DR, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701
Document Number	0000270507
Instrument Date	Nov 9, 2017
Instrument	270507
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 9, 2018
Title Company	TITLE 365

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	551 BLUE JAY DR HAYWARD CA 945446701, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701

Mortgage

Document Number	279738
Date	Dec 8, 2017
Instrument	279738

Lender

Name	MR COOPER
Address	DALLAS, TX 75019

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 7, 2047

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ALAMEDA CA
Recording Date	Apr 12, 2017
Property Address	551 BLUE JAY DR, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701
Document Number	0000083321
Instrument Date	Mar 1, 2017
Instrument	83321
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 26, 2017
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	551 BLUE JAY DR HAYWARD CA 945446701, HAYWARD, CA 94544-6701

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	Assessed Market Value
2026		$328,967 (-0.13%) Land $100,790 Building $235,177
2025	$4,159.00 (+2.51%) Homeowner's exemption	$329,380 (+4.04%) Land $98,814 Building $230,566
2023	$4,057.00 Homeowner's exemption	$316,590 Land $94,977 Building $221,613	$722,340

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

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 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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