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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

    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!

    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#: 41095216MLS Logo

    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