856 Douglas St, Hayward, CA 94544 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 856 Douglas St, Hayward, CA 94544

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.149 acres (6,480 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$120,000 (Jul 1994)
Tax Bill$2,742 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Reverse Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN78C-639-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN78C-639-4
Alternative APN
  • 078C-0639-004-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area780 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,480 sqft (0.149 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address856 DOUGLAS ST
CityHAYWARD
StateCA
Zip94544-4237
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00004 BLK: AR: 078C PAGE: 0639
Legal SubdivisionALTA VISTA
Legal BlockF
Legal Lot Number13&16
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionHAYWARD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract437900

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address856 DOUGLAS ST, HAYWARD, CA 94544-4237
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 14, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 14, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1994250871
Last Transfer DateJul 13, 2005
Transfer Doc0000307839
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address856 DOUGLAS ST, HAYWARD, CA 94544-4237
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 25, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address856 DOUGLAS ST, HAYWARD, CA 94544-4237

Mortgage

Document Number0000018056
DateFeb 10, 2026
Instrument2026018056
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Address61 S PARAMUS RD STE 500, PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Agreement
TypeReverse Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityHayward City
Unified School DistrictHayward Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$205,583 (+2%) Land $61,675 Building $143,908
2025$2,742.00 (+0.92%)$201,552 (+4.04%) Land $60,465 Building $141,087
2024$2,717.00 (+1.42%)
2023$2,679.00$193,727 Land $58,118 Building $135,609$485,370

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 54% of the US · lower than 68% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemCITY OF HAYWARD
serves 162,954 people · EPA ID CA0110006
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM
Last State InspectionMar 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 121 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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

May also be available: GeoLinks, Tekify Fiber & Wireless.

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