$890,000
SOLD JUL 8, 2026

555 Laurel Ave Hayward, CA 94541

Burbank Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
624 Sq Ft
0.51 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 8, 2026

$1,426 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of July 2026

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert W. Garrison

Garrison Properties License #01989778 Listed on: 05/14/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Gustavo Ruezga

Pepa Realty License #01332432

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Zoning described as RS

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 624 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 431-0004-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0.51 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 624
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Zoning Description: RS
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 624
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 431-0004-007
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 22248.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 22248.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Hayward Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$412,796
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
Estimated Equity
$546,592

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$412,796
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
Estimated Equity
$546,592

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $800,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $300,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,030,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $600,000 Negative Amortization
Closed $225,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $750,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/08/2026 07/08/26 Sold $890,000 -0.9% $1,426 / Sq Ft
06/07/2026 06/07/26 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2026 06/03/26 Price Changed $898,000 -10.0% $1,439 / Sq Ft
05/14/2026 05/14/26 For Sale $998,000 -- $1,599 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,448 $184,214 $98,510 $85,704
2024 $4,448 $180,602 $96,579 $84,023
2023 $2,482 $177,061 $94,685 $82,376
2022 $2,438 $173,590 $92,829 $80,761
2021 $2,418 $170,187 $91,009 $79,178
2020 $2,394 $168,442 $90,076 $78,366
2019 $2,411 $165,141 $88,311 $76,830
2018 $2,277 $161,904 $86,580 $75,324
2017 $2,238 $159,434 $84,882 $74,552
2016 $2,097 $156,323 $83,218 $73,105
2015 $2,059 $153,985 $81,968 $72,017
2014 $1,966 $150,983 $80,363 $70,620
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Robert W. Garrison

    Garrison Properties

    (650) 302-1712

    1 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Robert W. Garrison
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  • Gustavo Ruezga

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Gustavo Ruezga

    Pepa Realty

    (510) 449-7947

    1 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Gustavo Ruezga
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82047266

MLSListings

APN: 431-0004-007-00

California Alameda County Hayward 94541 Burbank

555 Laurel Ave, Hayward, CA

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