Property Overview:
1217 Richard Pl is a single-family home in Hayward, CA, built in 1935. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 980 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes an attached one-car garage (with EV charging), hardwood floors, dual-pane windows, a newer roof, fresh paint, and solar panels (installed 2022). The estimated home value is $661,600 (last sold for $374,500 in 2016).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 10.7% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 9.5% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include KEY Academy, Bret Harte Middle, Hayward High, and Alameda County Community.- Average SAT score: 933 (below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 53.9% white-collar jobs, 46.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.8% (slightly above state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 55,951 (17.2% growth since 2000).
- 63.9% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (16.99%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 45.9°F (January), 77.5°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 20.9 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $58,149.
- Average annual spending: $47,415.
Property Features:
- Charming vintage style with modern upgrades.
- Hardwood flooring, fireplace, dual-pane windows.
- Newly updated, spacious kitchen with granite countertops and ample wood cabinets.
- Bright laundry/mud room with backyard access.
- Formal dining and living rooms.
- Additional loft/playroom and finished attic for extra space or storage.
- Oversized one-car garage with 240V EV charging and newer electric door.
- Low-maintenance wrap-around yard and private patio—ideal for gardening, pets, or BBQ.
- Solar panels for energy savings and sustainability.
Location Benefits:
- Prime Downtown Hayward location—walk to BART, shops, restaurants, and public transportation.
- Minutes to major freeways: 580, 238, 880, 680, 92, 280.
- Close to CSU East Bay and all downtown amenities.
- Special financing available for first-time buyers (low to moderate income, 3% down, no MI).
- Perfect blend of convenience, charm, and modern living.