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Downtown living in Central East Bay
Located centrally within California’s East Bay, Downtown Hayward is where all of the city’s action takes place. It’s home to Hayward’s central business district and fosters a strong community through quality housing, authentic local shopping and dining establishments and spaces for lifestyle and cultural entertainment. “Downtown is very convenient and has everything you would ever need. You have a BART station right there and all kinds of really great shops and really popular restaurants, and there’s a nice farmers market each week that people enjoy going to,” says Maggie Ng, a realtor at Legacy Real Estate. “It’s great because it’s all within walking distance, so that’s a big benefit of living downtown.”
Downtown Hayward is located centrally within California’s East Bay.
A beautiful view of Downtown Hayward from Mission/ C street.
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Numerous local dining establishments and boutiques
Downtown is packed with shopping options, including many local retail stores, boutiques and vintage shops, including the popular Vintage Alley on B Street. The area is also home to popular restaurants, like Acqua e Farina for Italian cuisine, and Aama's Kitchen, which is known for Nepalese-Indian fusion. The World Famous Turf Club is the go-to spot for hand-crafted cocktails and live music, while Lucky on Mission Boulevard is where residents come to pick up everyday grocery essentials. For even more local fresh produce, the downtown Hayward Farmers Market is held on Saturdays on Watkins Avenue.
Downtown Hayward is also home to some of best dining, including upscale spots like Neumanali.
Tried-and-true American food is the star of Casper’s Hot Dogs in Downtown Hayward.
The World Famous Turf Club is the go-to spot for hand-crafted cocktails in Downtown Hayward.
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Craftsman homes and contemporary townhouses
The neighborhood’s streetscapes are tree-lined with paved sidewalks that connect the residential homes directly to downtown. Homes here feature well-manicured front lawns that are often wrapped in white picket fences or brick barriers for added privacy. The single-family housing landscape is well mixed, with typical home styles including craftsman bungalows and historic Victorians. Condo-style townhouses are also popular downtown housing options, often including added amenities such as connecting green spaces and weekly landscaping along the community grounds. These townhouses are primarily concentrated close to the Hayward BART Station, a major convenience for local commuters. Townhouse prices range from $650,000 to $800,000, while single-family homes range from $700,000 and can go as high as $1.3 million for a larger, four-bedroom property that has been recently renovated.
Downtown Hayward is where all of the city’s thriving action takes place.
Downtown Hayward homes have feature well-manicured front gardens.
Several historic Victorian homes can be found in Downtown Hayward.
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Holiday gatherings and summer street parties
Residents can take part in numerous downtown annual events. Light Up the Season brings the community together for a winter-themed holiday lighting ceremony at the Hayward City Hall, followed by children’s games and festive activities. The Hayward Latin Jazz Festival is a favorite annual event. It takes place in August and features multiple stages of live jazz performances along the downtown streets. The Third Thursday Summer Street Party is another popular resident get-together featuring live music, a hot rod and classic cars show, local food vendors and a beer and wine garden.
Residents of Downtown Hayward enjoy live band music at Juneteenth Celebration.
Heritage Plaza in Downtown Hayward providing space for visitors to celebrate Juneteenth.
The Third Thursday Summer Street Party is another popular resident get-together.
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City green spaces and a Portuguese-designed park
Residents can head to the Hayward Heritage Plaza for a vast open green space, perfect for picnicking, along with paved walking trails. On Mission Boulevard, the Children’s Park at Giuliani Plaza offers a huge children’s playground with play structures built for various age levels. On the way from one of downtown’s main shopping or dining sectors, locals can stop at the Julio Bras Portuguese Centennial Park. This historically rich site is designed with Portuguese emblems that commemorate the early Portuguese settlers in the area. It also offers numerous sitting areas where residents can rest and enjoy the park’s quiet surroundings.
Locals can head to the Hayward Heritage Plaza for a vast open green space in Downtown Hayward.
Children’s Park at Giuliani Plaza offers a huge children’s playground in Downtown Hayward.
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Public schools with college-prep programs
Students can attend East Avenue Elementary School, which gets a C-plus from Niche, followed by the C-rated Bret Harte Middle School, conveniently located within walking distance of most downtown homes. The B-rated Hayward High School has high state-wide rankings in athletics and diversity and offers an AVID program, which is a rigorous college-readiness program.
East Avenue Elementary is one of the best public elementary schools in Downtown Hayward.
Bret Harte Middle School has dozens of effective and excellent teachers and staff near Downtown.
Hayward high has state of the art structures by Downtown Hayward..
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Multiple public transportation options and nearby highways
Downtown offers multiple public transportation options, including numerous bus stops along the central city streets and the Hayward BART Station, located on Montogomery Avenue. The neighborhood also sits at the intersection of Route 92 and Route 238, which lead into major interstates, offering a quick route for traveling or commuting around East Bay and beyond. The San Mateo-Hayward Bridge is also located near downtown, allowing quick access to San Mateo and other destinations around the San Francisco Peninsula.
Downtown Hayward also sits at the intersection of Route 92 and Route 238.
You can hop on a bus just about anywhere in Downtown Hayward.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Hayward
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
4
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Downtown Hayward Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Hayward, Hayward sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Hayward, Hayward over the last 12 months is $700,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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