Fairview is right in the middle of it all. An unincorporated part of Hayward, this neighborhood has Hayward to the west and Castro Valley to the north. Its quiet nature, beautiful views and proximity to major Bay Area cities make it the place to discover something new.
Fairview residents have many places to cook out, go for a swim or explore the local flora and fauna. They can visit San Felipe Community Park with its basketball court, a playground, barbecues and picnic tables. The Don Castro Regional Recreational Area remains popular with locals for several reasons. The clear waters of the swim lagoon make it a seasonal favorite with locals. Hikers can enjoy the area’s access to the Pacific Ridge Trail, Chabot to Garin Trail and the trails of the Five Canyons Open Space. Residents can volunteer and learn more about local wildlife at the Sulphur Creek Nature Center.
Trips to dine out or shop can be made right outside the neighborhood in Hayward. For example, Wakamatsu is a cozy, hole-in-the-wall Japanese eatery with an extensive sushi menu. Grocery trips can be made to big-box stores like Safeway for essentials or local retailer Green Valley Produce for fresh fruits and veggies. Residents can shop at small businesses like Weirdo Skateboard for gear to hit the skatepark and Eco Thrift, a space for secondhand treasures. For familiar dining and shopping brands, the Southland Mall in Hayward provides plenty of options.
In the residential areas, homebuyers can find a mix of Craftsman and split-level styles. “The homes in Fairview are a mix of older and new homes. Some have nice large lots with a couple acres for livestock," says Francesca Davila, a local and Realtor with Evolve Real Estate. Homes in the area tend to remain on the market for a while, selling after an average of 25 days. Prices begin around $650,000 on the lower end for a home with three bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths. On the higher end, homes can cost around $1.7 million for more spacious properties with four bedrooms and extra baths. These are also the residences that are more likely to come with an attractive bonus feature. “There’s amazing bay views at the top,” Davila says.
School-age children may attend schools in the Hayward Unified School District. Fairview Elementary School and Bret Harte Middle School both received C-plus ratings from Niche. Hayward High School was given a B-rating and has many school-hours programs for students including AVID, ESL and Engineering Pathway. College-age stud
Public transportation is available via Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART.) Fairview is also within a 50-mile radius of several Bay Area municipalities. Oakland is roughly 21 miles northwest, San Francisco is 30 miles west and San Jose is 41 miles to the south. Driving to these cities often requires hopping on Interstate-580, a major roadway in the area. Residents looking to make their flights can head over to local airport Hayward Executive Airport or Oakland International Airport, which is a twelve-mile drive.
Robin Young
Compass
(510) 907-4373
102 Total Sales
2 in Fairview
$675K - $1.4M Price Range
Dave Debus
Vintage Real Estate
(925) 281-4767
48 Total Sales
1 in Fairview
$549,999 Price
Viktor Manrique
RE/MAX Regency
(341) 222-3488
151 Total Sales
1 in Fairview
$950,000 Price
Li Hong Liang
Bay Home Investments&loans
(510) 544-6957
27 Total Sales
1 in Fairview
$535,888 Price
Gary Palacios
Compass
(669) 201-9176
211 Total Sales
1 in Fairview
$1,300,000 Price
Bonafede Team
Compass
(669) 266-0177
249 Total Sales
1 in Fairview
$860,000 Price
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On average, homes in Fairview, Hayward sell after 98 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairview, Hayward over the last 12 months is $574,900, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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