Surrounded by mature trees, verdant outlooks & an idyllic setting on the San Lorenzo Creek, this well curated single-family home w/an attached ADU is a remarkable opportunity for an urban retreat on 2 expansive lots totaling 14,700 SF. Settle into either the 3/2 upstairs or 2/1 down (or both), w/interior access & separate entries, kitchens & laundries. Freshly refinished hardwood floors gleam on the main level & a charming updated kitchen flows into a beamed family room w/balcony overlooking the private grounds. The primary suite & vintage chrome finishes lend mid-century flair to a home brimming w/character. Downstairs offers a tranquil retreat w/private patio & level-in deck access, an oversized bedroom filled with natural light, plentiful storage & a bounty of hobbyist or work-from-home possibilities. Front & back yards, terraced beds & a deer garden offer endless opportunities for restoration, cultivation & entertaining, w/soaring redwoods & brick fireplace that create the perfect setting. Tinker in your garage or begin your harvest in 2 garden sheds. Your home is fully equipped w/new roof, furnace, AC, 2 wood stoves & electric water heater. Hang out at Val's Burgers, shop at Trader Joes & be minutes to downtown Castro Valley & Hayward, 2 farmers markets, Lake Chabot & BART!
Sold for $1,190,000 on 06/05/25
$1,190,000
1540 Stafford Ave, Hayward, CA 94541
5beds
3,149sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
0.34 Acres Lot
$1,173,100 Zestimate®
$378/sqft
$4,761 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 05, 2025 at 01:08pm
Listed by:
Louis Heystek DRE #01771666 510-928-5501,
Compass
Bought with:
Michael Lim, DRE #02110972
Kinetic Real Estate
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41095216

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Window
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Wood Stove, Fireplace Insert
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, In Garage, Sink, Common Area
Features
- Storage, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Free Standing, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,149
- Total interior livable area: 3,149 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Carport, Direct Access, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Front Yard,Partial,Wood
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Down, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
Details
- Parcel number: 42765119
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage,Farm House
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding, Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Laundry
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, DSL Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Hayward
- Subdivision: Upper B Street
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$1,173,100