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$675,168$561 / 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 93How 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 $448,000 on Sep 1, 2020

488 SYCAMORE AVE

HAYWARD, CA 94544
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,204 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$675K
$628K low$722K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$448,000 · Sep 1, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,359 (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.$607,232 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$182,169
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$425,063
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$595,330
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$559,530

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1953
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)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

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

Foreclosure Filings(10)

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

M
Winton Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Harder Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.8 mi
H
Hayward High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Hayward Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94544These 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.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.615

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.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
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.78,842
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,902 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,392
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,897
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 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

488 Sycamore Ave 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 79% of homes in Alameda County
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Alameda County
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Hayward 94544
  • Older than 76% of homes in Hayward 94544

What homes are worth in Hayward 94544

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

This home
$397K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Hayward 94544.

How it measures up in Hayward 94544

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hayward 94544.

Estimated value$675,168
CheaperTypical $784,039Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$561
CheaperTypical $587Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,204 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,335 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 488 Sycamore Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJackson TriangleHayward 94544Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$675,16837% of homes26% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56149% of homes41% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,204 ft²43% of homes40% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac18% of homes16% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than195259% of homes24% of homes35% of homes

About 488 Sycamore Ave

How much is 488 Sycamore Ave, Hayward, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 Sycamore Ave, Hayward, CA is $675,168 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $628,056 to $722,280. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 Sycamore Ave, Hayward, CA last sell?

488 Sycamore Ave, Hayward, CA last sold on Sep 1, 2020 for $448,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 488 Sycamore Ave, Hayward, CA?

488 Sycamore Ave, Hayward, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,204 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 488 Sycamore Ave, Hayward, CA built?

488 Sycamore Ave, Hayward, CA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 488 Sycamore Ave, Hayward, CA?

488 Sycamore Ave, Hayward, CA is assigned to Winton Middle School (middle), rated D; Harder Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; 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 488 Sycamore Ave, Hayward, CA compare to other homes in Hayward 94544?

Among the 15,625 homes in Hayward 94544, it is worth more than 26% of them ($675,168 against a typical $784,039), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($561 against a typical $587), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,204 ft² against a typical 1,335 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1952 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 21% 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 488 Sycamore Ave, Hayward, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Sycamore Ave, Hayward, CA was $7,359. The county assessed it at $607,232.

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