1540 Stafford Ave, Hayward, CA 94541

$1,190,000
5
BD
3
BA
3,149
SqFt

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Listed by Louis Heystek, (510) 928-5501 from Compass
(If provided) CoList: from

Sold listing courtesy of Michael Lim from 01KREE

Sold Price
$1,190,000
List Price
$1,125,000
Closing Date
Jun 05, 2025
MLS#
BE41095216
Status
SOLD
Levels
Two Story
Bedrooms
5
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
3
Sqft. of Residence
3,149
Lot Size
14,700
Listing Area
Hayward
Year Built
1935

Property Description

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!

Additional Information

Acres
0.34
Age
90
Bathroom Features
Window, Tile, Primary - Shower(s) over Tub(s), Primary - Tile
Cooling System
Ceiling Fan, Central -1 Zone
Days On Market
Unknown
Exterior Features
Stucco, Siding - Wood
Fireplace Description
Free Standing, Insert, Wood Stove, Brick
Floor Covering
Tile, Vinyl, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
Foundation
Crawl Space
Garage Parking
Attached Garage, Garage, Access - Interior, Off-Street Parking
Heating System
Forced Air
Laundry Facilities
220 Volt Outlet, In Closet, In Garage, Washer, Dryer
Levels
Two Story
Living Area
3,149
Lot Description
Grade - Sloped Down, Other
Lot Size
14,700
Neighborhood
Hayward
Other Rooms
Storage, Utility Room, Laundry Room
Pool Description
Pool - No, None
Roof
Composition
Sewer
Sewer - Public
Style
Cottage/Bungalow, Farm House, Bungalow
Unincorporated Yn
Yes

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