Property Overview:
1962 Catalpa Way is a single-family home in Hayward, CA, built in 1963. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,064 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and is currently estimated at $615,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 10.5% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 13.5% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Leadership Public Schools - Hayward, Palma Ceia Elementary, and Martin Luther King Junior Middle.- State average SAT score: 975.
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Job Market:
- 57.0% white-collar jobs, 43.0% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.2% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 25,998 (10.9% growth since 2000).
- 72.5% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (14.62%); second largest: 45-54 years (14.39%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 46.7°F (January), 78.9°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 20.5 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $69,646.
- Average annual spending: $53,887.
Property Features:
- Well-loved home with low-maintenance front yard and established landscaping.
- Custom stained glass on the front door.
- Bright, open living space flowing into the dining area and kitchen with ample cabinetry and counter space.
- Cozy bedrooms with plush carpeting (wood floors underneath).
- Private backyard with covered patio.
- Exterior workshop and outdoor sink—ideal for hobbyists or DIY projects.
- Convenient location: Walking distance to local schools and easy access to Highways 92 and 880.
Location Benefits:
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of households with children.
- Commuter-friendly: Quick access to major highways.
- Safe neighborhood with lower-than-average personal crime risk.
- Mild weather year-round and low risk of most natural disasters (except earthquakes).