Pride of ownership shines in this beautifully updated Hayward home. From the moment you enter, vaulted ceilings and rich oak hardwoods create a sense of warmth and scale. The heart of the main level is a bright living room anchored by a cozy wood-burning fireplace, flowing seamlessly into the formal dining area—perfect for holiday gatherings and everyday weeknight meals. The kitchen is designed for both function and connection, with a clear view of the lush backyard. Just off the kitchen, a versatile bonus space offers the ideal layout for a media room, second living area, or eat-in breakfast nook. Large dual-pane windows and a sliding glass door fill the home with natural light and invite you to enjoy the impressive outdoor retreat. Completing the main level are a convenient 1/2 bathroom, a dedicated laundry room, and easy access to the 2-car garage. Step outside to a fully fenced backyard designed for relaxation and play. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue on the stamped concrete patio or soaking in the pergola-covered hot tub, this space feels like a private sanctuary. The grounds are a gardener’s dream, featuring mature lemon, kumquat, and pineapple guava trees, alongside low-water California native plants and dedicated space for your own vegetable garden. All four bedrooms are tucked away on the upper level, including a spacious primary suite that serves as a quiet getaway at the end of the day. Modern essentials are already taken care of, including owned solar panels for energy efficiency and a two-car garage with convenient interior access. Situated in a prime Hayward location, this home offers effortless access to the best of the Bay Area. Whether you are commuting via major transit hubs or exploring local shopping, dining, and entertainment, everything you need is just moments away. This is a rare opportunity to own a home that truly has it all.
Pending
$889,000
26670 Joshua St, Hayward, CA 94544
4beds
1,518sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$901,100 Zestimate®
$586/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceSpacious primary suiteLow-water california native plantsVersatile bonus spaceFormal dining areaPergola-covered hot tubImpressive outdoor retreat
- 20 days |
- 4,057 |
- 268 |
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Cathryn Heilig DRE #01819734 510-316-5483,
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Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41138912
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Cabinets, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,518
- Total interior livable area: 1,518 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Private Entrance
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 4528578
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Shingles
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hayward
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $586/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $707,717
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$901,100
$856,000 - $946,000
$3,657/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Pending sale | $889,000$586/sqft |
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| 6/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $889,000+42.9%$586/sqft |
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| 11/13/2017 | Sold | $622,000+7.4%$410/sqft |
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| 10/23/2017 | Pending sale | $579,000$381/sqft |
Source: BHG Real Estate BAHAY #40794028 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $579,000+164.4%$381/sqft |
Source: BHG Real Estate BAHAY #40794028 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/1998 | Sold | $219,000$144/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $707,717 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,511 +1.5% | $693,840 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,383 +2% | $680,237 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,218 +0.8% | $666,901 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,151 +1.1% | $653,827 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,059 -50.7% | $647,128 +2% |
| 2019 | $16,352 +303.4% | $634,440 +106.4% |
| 2018 | $4,054 | $307,320 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,054 +2.6% | $301,295 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,950 +2.4% | $295,388 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,856 | $290,951 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,856 | $285,253 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $283,965 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $278,398 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $272,941 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $270,902 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $271,546 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $266,222 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $261,003 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $255,887 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $250,870 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $245,953 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $241,446 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $236,710 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,484 | $232,070 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Whitman-Mocine
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Tyrrell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Cesar Chavez Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Tennyson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
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