Alameda County
Hayward Real Estate
Affordable Living with Stunning Views
Browse homes for sale in Hayward, CA. From the hills to the shoreline, explore diverse neighborhoods with Harv Balu, your local REALTOR®.
162,954
Population
$878K
Median Home Price
18
Avg Days on Market
55
Walk Score
Living in Hayward
Hayward offers one of the most affordable entry points into the Bay Area housing market while delivering stunning hillside views, BART access, and a central East Bay location. The city spans from the San Francisco Bay shoreline to the rolling Hayward Hills.
Home to Cal State East Bay, the Hayward Japanese Gardens, and a revitalizing downtown, Hayward is attracting first-time buyers and investors drawn to its value and growth potential.
Hayward Neighborhoods
Hayward Hills
An upscale hillside area with panoramic bay views, larger lots, and a secluded feel above the flatlands.
- Sweeping bay & valley views
- Larger properties
- Near Garin Regional Park
Downtown Hayward
A revitalizing urban core with BART access, new mixed-use development, and Cal State East Bay nearby.
- BART station
- New development
- Cal State East Bay
Harder-Tennyson
A diverse, centrally located neighborhood with parks, shopping, and strong community ties.
- Southland Mall nearby
- Community parks
- Accessible price point
Fairway Park
A quiet residential area bordering Union City with well-maintained homes and good school access.
- Family-friendly
- Near Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park
- Quiet streets
Why Live in Hayward?
- 1Most affordable city in the central East Bay
- 2Two BART stations — Hayward and South Hayward
- 3Stunning hillside homes with bay views
- 4Cal State East Bay campus and cultural amenities
- 5Strategic location between Fremont and Oakland
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