Alameda County property record for 551 Carmar St, Hayward, CA 94544
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,626 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $805,500 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,014 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 465-10-131 |
| Primary APN | 465-10-131 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,626 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,300 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 551 CARMAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94544-5807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00013 BLK: 000B TR: 1551 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1551 |
| Legal Tract | 1551 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 438204 |
551 Carmar St is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1125 NORTON ST, SAN MATEO, CA 94401-3532 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 30, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021169639 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 19, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000301312 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 551 CARMAR ST, HAYWARD, CA 94544-5807 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 551 CARMAR ST, HAYWARD, CA 94544-5807 |
| Document Number | 0000145021 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023145021 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 329 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 551 CARMAR ST, HAYWARD, CA 94544-5807 |
| Document Number | 0000169639 |
| Map Reference | MB 36 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021169639 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,732.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1125 NORTON ST, SAN MATEO, CA 94401-3532 |
| Document Number | 0000169640 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021169640 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Carmar St was $12,014.
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 | $889,099 (+2%) Land $266,630 Building $622,469 | ||
| 2025 | $12,014.00 | $871,672 Land $261,404 Building $610,268 | |
| 2023 | $10,340.00 | $837,833 Land $251,256 Building $586,577 | $859,860 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 Carmar 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 risk around 551 Carmar St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 1,038 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 | 580 / 125 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile, Unwired.
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