Alameda County property record for 986 Lester Ave, Hayward, CA 94541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,346 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $161,000 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,296 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 432-68-94 |
| Primary APN | 432-68-94 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,346 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,900 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Street Address | 986 LESTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94541-5906 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00001 BLK: 0004 TR: 0889 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDEN TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Tract | 0889 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 436900 |
986 Lester Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2009.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 432 SHADOW OAK DR, BATON ROUGE, LA 70810-5360 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 24, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009111627 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000091416 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 986 Lester Ave was $3,296, up 2.8% from the year before.
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 | $211,460 (+2%) Land $151,043 Building $60,417 | ||
| 2025 | $3,296.00 (+2.78%) | $207,314 Land $148,082 Building $59,232 | |
| 2024 | $3,207.00 (+3.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,113.00 | $199,266 Land $142,333 Building $56,933 | $900,540 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 986 Lester Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 986 Lester Ave 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 339 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 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 |
| Tekify Fiber & Wireless Fixed Wireless | 530 / 115 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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