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Secluded neighborhood features woodsy trails and hillside views
At the foot of the East Bay Hills, Hayward Boulevard begins an ascent past the East Bay campus of California State University, known as Cal State East Bay, and climbs into the Hayward Highland neighborhood. Clusters of apartment buildings give way to homes on generous tree-studded lots, ending at Stonebrae Country Club. Vantage points along the way provide views down into Maple Canyon or further out to Coyote Hills and the San Mateo Bridge over the San Francisco Bay. “There are a ton of trails, and there’s J.A. Lewis Park up toward the top. People go there just for the views,” says Kerissa Calvo, a top-performing Realtor with Fohl Realty & Investments, who has worked in the Hayward Highland area for ten years. “The area as a whole is very desirable.” Another draw is that Hayward Highland has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Hayward Highland is known for its hilly terrain and beautiful views of San Francisco Bay.
Homes in the Hayward Highland neighborhood exhibit a variety of architectural styles.
Hayward Highland it's known for having a significant number of apartments.
Hayward Highland residents enjoy their walk at J.A. Lewis Park.
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Updated older homes and spacious newer homes with views
“It’s quiet and more secluded,” says local Realtor Cristina Bales, president and lead agent at Fohl Realty and Investments who has lived in Hayward since she was two years old and worked in real estate for 19 years. “There are both one-story and two-story, generously sized homes there.” Hayward Highland includes ranch-style homes, two-story traditionals and rambling Spanish-inspired estates. “A lot of families have lived in these homes since they were built and now are slowly moving out of them,” says Calvo. “We definitely have a lot of investors who have purchased and flipped them, so there are more updated homes as well. Maybe 65 to 70 percent are updated.” Some of the updates include bigger windows that take advantage of the views, high-end finishes like quartz countertops, and updated landscaping. New development in the 2000s brought multi-level homes with Spanish-influenced architecture. The average home value is $1.4 million. Fixer-uppers and older homes range from about $750,000 to $1.5 million, while those with extensive updates range from about $1.3 million to $2 million. Large newer homes in gated communities near the Stonebrae Country Club range from $1.8 million to $2.6 million.
Homes in Hayward Highland come in a wide range of shapes and sizes.
The diversity of home styles in Hayward Highland contributes to the overall characteristic.
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Neighborhood filled with parks and hiking trails
Parks are plentiful in Hayward Highland. In addition to J.A. Lewis Park, with its sweeping views, the 3-mile Hayward Plunge Trail features a hiking path that cuts through the woods of Green Belt Park. In turn, Green Belt Park connects with East Avenue Park, which has playgrounds and basketball courts, an amphitheater and horseshoe courts. The smaller Old Highlands, College Heights and Canyon View parks have playgrounds.
Enjoy a basketball game at Canyon View Park in Hayward Highland.
Many families are drawn to Hayward Highland due to its family-friendly environment.
Hayward Highland offers a peaceful and comfortable place for nearby residents.
Hayward Highland is close to many parks, residents can bring their dog for a game of frisbee.
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Nearby town center has shopping and dining options
The Stonebrae Country Club at the summit of Hayward Highland offers memberships that include golf and fine dining. Otherwise, most shopping and dining options are down the hill, with a couple of casual eateries around the Cal State East Bay campus, such as Bronco Billy’s Pizza Palace and China Best. For a wider range of choices, central Hayward is filled with shopping, dining and entertainment options. The city is working to make Hayward a destination for East Bay residents and recently bought Cinema Place to renovate it as part of that plan. The district surrounding the cinema includes a Lucky’s grocery store, Starbucks and Peet’s Coffee, and a dozen or more diverse eateries. Those include Wakamatsu Japanese, Buon Appetito for classic Italian, and Ghazni Afghan for kabobs. Southland Mall is under 7 miles away as well, and includes a Macy’s, JC Penney’s, and typical mall shops and eateries.
Grab your coffee or enjoy great food in Pearl's Cafe located in Hayward Highland.
Fresh Fuel Juicery is a wonderful place to boost your immune system located in Hayward Highland.
Residents of Hayward Highland enjoy easy access to a variety of restaurants in Downtown Hayward.
Hayward Highland residents can grab pizza with creative toppings at Bronco Billy's Pizza Palace.
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Engineering focus at Hayward High
Students can attend schools in the Hayward Unified School District, starting at Stonebrae Elementary School, which has a B grade on Niche. Stonebrae offers a dual language immersion program in Mandarin and English. Kids can continue at Bret Harte Middle School, rated C, and then Hayward High School, rated B. Hayward High offers an engineering pathway program that teaches critical thinking and problem-solving methods. A private option is nearby Moreau Catholic High School, rated A-plus. Cal State East Bay, part of the California State University system, serves 10,000 undergraduate students and 1,500 graduate and post-baccalaureate students.
Hayward high has state of the art structures.
Stonebrae Elementary School is a great public school option in Hayward Highland.
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Interstate travel to Oakland and Fremont
Hayward Highland is mostly car-dependent, though there are bus stops on Campus Drive and West Loop Road. Fremont is 15 miles south on Interstate 880, or the slower but more scenic State Route 238. Oakland Airport is 12 miles via I-880. The Alameda County Medical Center is 5 miles away.
San Francisco Bay Oakland Airport is only 12 miles away from Hayward Highland.
Hayward BART Station serves as a vital transportation gateway for Hayward Highland residents.
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Been here my whole life. It's a great environment. Only thing is Hayward leaders are poor at their position and compromise the people at the expense of their health.
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3/3/2015Niche Review
There isn't much variety to the weather in the area. The weather is always warm, and there has been a drought for the past few years. There is rarely rain in the area, and when it does rain it is only for a short period of time and can't help with the drought.
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1/12/2015Niche Review
There is a fusion of differing cultures and foods in this area. Therefore, there is a large variety to choose from.
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2/23/2015Niche Review
I feel comfortable being in this area because of the constant presence of the police.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hayward Highland
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hayward Highland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hayward Highland, Hayward sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Hayward Highland, Hayward over the last 12 months is $1,295,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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