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$734,488$614 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

1478 CLAY ST

HAYWARD, CA 94541
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,196 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$734K
$679K low$790K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,186 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$70,275 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,261
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,014
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,759
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$735,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Custom Design
CountyALAMEDA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1958
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Hayward High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Bret Harte Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
E
East Avenue Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.0 mi

District: Hayward Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94541These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.599

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.66,887
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,967 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,806
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,563
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

1478 Clay St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 74% of homes in Alameda County
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Hayward 94541
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Upper B Street

What homes are worth in Hayward 94541

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$430K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Hayward 94541.

How it measures up in Hayward 94541

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hayward 94541.

Estimated value$734,488
CheaperTypical $729,004Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$614
CheaperTypical $523Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,196 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 1478 Clay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUpper B StreetHayward 94541Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$734,48850% of homes51% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61474% of homes82% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,196 ft²40% of homes30% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac32% of homes42% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than195760% of homes56% of homes41% of homes

About 1478 Clay St

How much is 1478 Clay St, Hayward, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1478 Clay St, Hayward, CA is $734,488 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $679,330 to $789,646. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1478 Clay St, Hayward, CA last sell?

1478 Clay St, Hayward, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1478 Clay St, Hayward, CA?

1478 Clay St, Hayward, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,196 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 1478 Clay St, Hayward, CA built?

1478 Clay St, Hayward, CA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1478 Clay St, Hayward, CA?

1478 Clay St, Hayward, CA is assigned to Hayward High School (high), rated C+; Bret Harte Middle School (middle), rated C-; East Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Hayward Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1478 Clay St, Hayward, CA compare to other homes in Hayward 94541?

Among the 14,460 homes in Hayward 94541, it is worth more than 51% of them ($734,488 against a typical $729,004), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($614 against a typical $523), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,196 ft² against a typical 1,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1957 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 26% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1478 Clay St, Hayward, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1478 Clay St, Hayward, CA was $1,186. The county assessed it at $70,275.

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