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$544,940$647 / 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 95How 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 $440,000 on Sep 7, 2016

22823 OPTIMIST ST

HAYWARD, CA 94541
2
Beds
1
Baths
842 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.
1950
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

$545K
$519K low$571K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$440,000 · Sep 7, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,284 (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.$513,858 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$165,727
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$355,131
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$503,646
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$579,060

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.2 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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(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.

E
Burbank Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.2 mi
M
Winton Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Hayward High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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

22823 Optimist 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 94% of homes in Burbank
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Burbank
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Burbank
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Burbank
  • Older than 69% of homes in Burbank

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
$441K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 11% 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$544,940
CheaperTypical $735,049Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$647
CheaperTypical $522Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area842 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,438 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 22823 Optimist St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurbankHayward 94541Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$544,9406% of homes11% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$64790% of homes86% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than842 ft²5% of homes5% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac21% of homes29% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than195031% of homes34% of homes32% of homes

About 22823 Optimist St

How much is 22823 Optimist St, Hayward, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 22823 Optimist St, Hayward, CA is $544,940 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $519,171 to $570,709. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 22823 Optimist St, Hayward, CA last sell?

22823 Optimist St, Hayward, CA last sold on Sep 7, 2016 for $440,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 22823 Optimist St, Hayward, CA?

22823 Optimist St, Hayward, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 842 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 22823 Optimist St, Hayward, CA built?

22823 Optimist St, Hayward, CA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 22823 Optimist St, Hayward, CA?

22823 Optimist St, Hayward, CA is assigned to Burbank Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Winton Middle School (middle), rated C; Hayward High School (high), rated C. All sit in Hayward Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 22823 Optimist St, Hayward, CA compare to other homes in Hayward 94541?

Among the 14,375 homes in Hayward 94541, it is worth more than 11% of them ($544,940 against a typical $735,049), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($647 against a typical $522), it is bigger than 5% of them (842 ft² against a typical 1,438 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1950 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 12% 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 22823 Optimist St, Hayward, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 22823 Optimist St, Hayward, CA was $6,284. The county assessed it at $513,858.

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