26446 Fairview Ave, Hayward, CA, 94542
About This Home
This beautiful rare single story 3BD/2BA home with a front office sits on a desirable hillside, with wide-open views of the valley and the Bay, with stunning sunset evening lights. Sitting on nearly an acre of semi-level land, .86 acre lot, offers a rare mix of usable space and elevation, ideal for outdoor living, future expansion, adding a pool or ADU, RV parking. So many possibilities!!!! It’s a setting that delivers privacy, scenery, and room to create whatever you envision. This single story home offers 3 generously sized bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a flexible office/den space that can be easily converted to a 4th bedroom, beautiful remodeled open concept kitchen, gorgeous hardwood flooring, this home is situated just above 5 Canyons on Fairview Road in the Castro Valley School District.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Existing
- Year built: 1971
Materials
- Roof: Tile
- Construction materials: Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subType: Residential,Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Laundry Room,Common Area
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Formal Dining Room,In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood,Carpet,Engineered Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Zoned
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,067
- Total interior livable area: 2,067 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Dishwasher,Kitchen Island,Microwave,Refrigerator
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 85A610043
- Special condition: Standard
- Other equipment: Other
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Private Entrance
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay,Canyon,City Lights,Hills,Panoramic,Pasture,Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Lot
- Lot size: 0.86 Acres
- Features: Horses Possible,Irregular Lot,Level,Premium Lot,Yard Space
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Wildfire
- Inland Flooding
- Landslide
- Heat Wave
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Alameda County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $7,326 | $87,912 |
| Home Insurance * | $286 | $3,432 |
| Property Taxes | $1,464 | $17,568 |
| Electricity | $443 | $5,318 |
| Total | $9,519 | $114,228 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Listed for sale | $1,449,000 |
| 2009-06-30 | Sold | $600,000 |
| 2008-10-27 | Listed for sale | $795,000 |
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