Situated on an expansive 22,248± sq ft lot, this rare Hayward property presents exceptional potential for investors, builders, or owner-users seeking future upside. The existing 624± sq ft cottage features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom and offers a unique opportunity for expansion, redevelopment, or customization (buyer to verify development possibilities with the City of Hayward). The oversized parcel provides an increasingly hard-to-find combination of space, flexibility, and long-term value. Whether envisioning a custom home expansion, ADU additions, outdoor amenities, or exploring potential SB9 opportunities, the property offers numerous possibilities in a centrally located Bay Area setting. Conveniently located near Downtown Hayward, shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes including I-880, I-580, and Highway 92. Just minutes from BART service, providing convenient access throughout the Bay Area. Nearby educational institutions include California State University, East Bay and Chabot College.
Pending
Price cut: $100K (6/4)
$898,000
555 Laurel Ave, Hayward, CA 94541
1beds
624sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1925
0.51 Acres Lot
$885,800 Zestimate®
$1,439/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Oversized parcel
- 56 days |
- 72 |
- 1 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robert Garrison 01989778 650-302-1712,
Garrison Properties 650-755-2969
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82047266
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining room
- Features: Other
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- None
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 624
- Total interior livable area: 624 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 4310004007
- Zoning: RS
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Hayward
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,439/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $184,214
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$885,800
$842,000 - $930,000
$2,040/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Pending sale | $898,000$1,439/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $898,000-10%$1,439/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $998,000+232.7%$1,599/sqft |
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| 5/1/2013 | Sold | $300,000-70.9%$481/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2012 | Sold | $1,030,000$1,651/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $184,214 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,448 +79.2% | $180,602 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,482 +1.8% | $177,061 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,438 +0.8% | $173,590 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,418 +1% | $170,187 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,394 -0.7% | $168,442 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,411 +7.7% | $165,141 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,238 | $161,904 +1.5% |
| 2017 | $2,238 +6.8% | $159,434 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,097 +6.6% | $156,323 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,966 | $153,985 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,966 | $150,983 -32.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $225,105 +253.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $63,635 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $62,387 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $61,921 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $62,069 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $60,851 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $59,659 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $58,489 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $57,342 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $56,219 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $55,189 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $54,106 +2% |
| 2001 | $682 | $53,046 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Burbank
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Cherryland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Winton Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Hayward High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: HaywardUnified
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- California
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