What are home prices like in Hayward CA?

Hayward median home prices are approximately $850,000 to $970,000 for single-family homes, making it one of the most affordable cities in Alameda County at this size. Condos and townhomes typically start in the $500,000s to $700,000s. The market is competitive with homes going pending in 12 to 34 days depending on neighborhood, and the Hayward Hills commands a premium over flat-land corridors.

What neighborhoods are in Hayward CA?

Hayward's key residential areas include Hayward Highland and Mission-Foothill (hillside neighborhoods near CSUEB with Bay views), Downtown Hayward (Victorians and Craftsman bungalows near BART), Harder-Tennyson (diverse flatlands near South Hayward BART), Glen Eden and Longwood-Winton Grove (suburban family neighborhoods near Southland Mall), and Upper B Street (inland hills near Don Castro Regional Recreation Area).

Does Hayward have BART service?

Yes. Hayward has two BART stations — Hayward Station in downtown and South Hayward Station near the Union City border. Both connect to Oakland, San Francisco, and the broader BART network. The South Hayward station also serves as a gateway toward Fremont and Milpitas. Amtrak's Capitol Corridor also stops in Hayward, connecting riders to San Jose and Sacramento.

What schools serve Hayward CA?

Most of Hayward is served by Hayward Unified School District, known for award-winning visual and performing arts programs. South Hayward neighborhoods near Fairway Park fall within New Haven Unified School District and feed into James Logan High School in Union City. Some areas near San Lorenzo border San Lorenzo Unified. Private options include Moreau Catholic High School. Cal State East Bay and Chabot College provide higher education within the city.

How does Hayward compare to San Leandro and Union City?

Compared with San Leandro to the north, Hayward is larger and more affordable at a lower median, with more neighborhood variety and two BART stations versus one. Compared with Union City to the south, Hayward offers a more established downtown, CSUEB, and slightly lower pricing, while Union City has newer housing stock and the New Haven Unified advantage at James Logan High School for some buyers.

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$1,698,000

29744 Cantera, Hayward

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,734 SqFt Residential MLS® # ML82050681

Ashley Thornton KW Advisors

$1,650,000

↓ $45,000

22610 Valley View Drive, Hayward

8 Beds 5 Baths 3,741 SqFt Residential MLS® # ML82051524

Sandy Jamison Tuscana Properties

$1,650,000

↑ $170,000

29181 Dixon St, Hayward

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # 41133620

Garrick Yan EXP Realty of California, Inc

Open House

$1,638,000

↓ $30,000

308 Arrowhead Way, Hayward

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,464 SqFt Residential

Open House

Sun, Sep 13th, 2026 @ 1pm - 4pm

MLS® # 41145305

Ceasar Brown Intero Real Estate Services

$1,600,000

↑ $200,000

Hayward Blvd, Hayward

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Land MLS® # 41103610

Charo Bhatt Coldwell Banker Realty

$1,600,000

313 Bridgecreek Way, Hayward

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,264 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41144482

Brooke Crossland Coldwell Banker Realty

$1,599,950

234 Bridgewater Rd, Hayward

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,242 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41131301

Michelle Lee Intero Real Estate Services

Open House

$1,599,888

2825 Hillcrest Avenue, Hayward

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,248 SqFt Residential

Open House

Sun, Sep 13th, 2026 @ 1pm - 4pm

MLS® # 41146175

June Burckhardt Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.

$1,574,950

1251 Bellina St, Hayward

7 Beds 0 Baths 2,544 SqFt Residential Income MLS® # 41134992

Bert Aranda Ind Rlty-DeMattei & Assoc

Open House

$1,549,000

↓ $99,000

29744 Cantera, Hayward

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,734 SqFt Residential

Open House

Sun, Sep 13th, 2026 @ 2:30pm - 4:30pm

MLS® # 41143411

Ashley Thornton KW Advisors

$1,520,000

↓ $30,000

4100 Arbutus Court, Hayward

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,930 SqFt Residential MLS® # ML82054428

Robert Luecke ShopProp Inc.

$1,500,000

29695 Dixon, Hayward

2 Beds 1 Bath 736 SqFt Residential MLS® # CRMC26084969

Robyn Lukens BHHS Drysdale Properties, Merced

$1,498,000

3531 La Mesa Dr, Hayward

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,552 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41138206

Sohrab Sangha Kismet Real Estate

$1,488,888

25684 Spring Dr, Hayward

12 Beds 0 Baths 4,031 SqFt Residential Income MLS® # 41141987

Heman Galzie New Cal Realty

$1,470,000

↓ $120,000

23368 Mayar Court, Hayward

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,278 SqFt Residential MLS® # ML82042309

Tessie Figueroa K&K Homes Realty

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