Alameda County property record for 553 Janice Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,609 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,606 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 78G-2958-16 |
| Primary APN | 78G-2958-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,609 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,150 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 553 JANICE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94544-7447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00018 BLK: 000G TR: 1406 |
| Legal Tract | 1406 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 438000 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 JANICE AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94544-7447 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2011246284 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037232 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $454,790 (+2%) Land $136,437 Building $318,353 | ||
| 2025 | $5,606.00 (+4.03%) | $445,875 (+4.04%) Land $133,762 Building $312,113 | |
| 2023 | $5,389.00 Homeowner's exemption | $428,565 Land $128,569 Building $299,996 | $825,930 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | Moderate above 64% of the US · lower than 61% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 790 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Tekify Fiber & Wireless Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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