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$1,795,997$603 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,469,000 on Apr 2, 2021

159 SONAS DR

HAYWARD, CA 94542
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,976 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.8M
$1.7M low$1.9M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,469,000 · Apr 2, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,649 (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.$1,621,311 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$486,890
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,134,421
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,589,533
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,603,440

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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(5)

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.

E
Stonebrae Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.7 mi
H
Hayward High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi
M
Bret Harte Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.1 mi

District: Hayward Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94542These 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.63
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.725

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
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.13,844
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,518 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,651
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$163,268
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.25 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

159 Sonas Dr 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 more than 87% of homes in Alameda County
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Hayward 94542
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Hayward 94542
  • Among the newest homes in Hayward 94542

What homes are worth in Hayward 94542

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

This home
$501K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Hayward 94542.

How it measures up in Hayward 94542

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hayward 94542.

Estimated value$1,795,997
CheaperTypical $1,246,388Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$603
CheaperTypical $571Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area2,976 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,197 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 159 Sonas Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHayward 94542Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,795,99778% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60370% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than2,976 ft²73% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac12% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than2021almost all homesalmost all homes

About 159 Sonas Dr

How much is 159 Sonas Dr, Hayward, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Sonas Dr, Hayward, CA is $1,795,997 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,659,890 to $1,932,104. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Sonas Dr, Hayward, CA last sell?

159 Sonas Dr, Hayward, CA last sold on Apr 2, 2021 for $1,469,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 Sonas Dr, Hayward, CA?

159 Sonas Dr, Hayward, CA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,976 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 159 Sonas Dr, Hayward, CA built?

159 Sonas Dr, Hayward, CA was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 Sonas Dr, Hayward, CA?

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

How does 159 Sonas Dr, Hayward, CA compare to other homes in Hayward 94542?

Among the 4,392 homes in Hayward 94542, it is worth more than 78% of them ($1,795,997 against a typical $1,246,388), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($603 against a typical $571), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,976 ft² against a typical 2,197 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2021 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 87% 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 159 Sonas Dr, Hayward, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Sonas Dr, Hayward, CA was $19,649. The county assessed it at $1,621,311.

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