Alameda County property record for 956 Folsom Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,581 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Mar 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,472 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 464-80-43 |
| Primary APN | 464-80-43 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,581 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 956 FOLSOM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94544-5702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 0000C BLK: PM: 0170 PAGE: 0028 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 438203 |
956 Folsom Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2002.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 956 FOLSOM AVE, HAYWARD, CA 94544-5702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002136823 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000136823 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 956 Folsom Ave was $5,472 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $443,205 (+0.41%) Land $130,935 Building $319,270 | ||
| 2025 | $5,472.00 Homeowner's exemption | $441,379 Land $128,368 Building $313,011 | |
| 2023 | $5,338.00 Homeowner's exemption | $424,243 Land $123,384 Building $300,859 | $753,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 956 Folsom Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1995–1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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.
The area around 956 Folsom Ave 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 782 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Tekify Fiber & Wireless Fixed Wireless | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| RobinsonHSS Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom.
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