Alameda County property record for 557 Claire St, Hayward, CA 94541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,568 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $670,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,715 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 431-40-49 |
| Primary APN | 431-40-49 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 7,568 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 557 CLAIRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94541-6411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CCR |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00049 BLK: AR: 0431 PAGE: 0040 |
| Legal Subdivision | MEEK TOWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-A |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 436302 |
557 Claire St is held in a trust since April 2022.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4920 NELSON ST, FREMONT, CA 94538-1866 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202267442 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000067441 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 557 CLAIRE ST, HAYWARD, CA 94541-6411 |
| Document Number | 0000067441 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 85 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022067441 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 19098 SCHUSTER AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94546-3057 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 557 CLAIRE ST, HAYWARD, CA 94541-6411 |
| Document Number | 0000067442 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 85 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022067442 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,432.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 4920 NELSON ST, FREMONT, CA 94538-1866 |
| Document Number | 0000067443 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022067443 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 557 CLAIRE ST, HAYWARD, CA 94541-6411 |
| Document Number | 0000409791 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 85 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021409791 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 19098 SCHUSTER AVE, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546-3057 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 557 Claire St was $8,715.
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 | $725,220 (+2%) Land $217,566 Building $507,654 | ||
| 2025 | $8,715.00 | $711,003 Land $213,301 Building $497,702 | |
| 2023 | $7,702.00 | $616,000 Land $184,800 Building $431,200 | $645,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 557 Claire 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.
The area around 557 Claire St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 739 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| RobinsonHSS Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
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