Radiating both character and charm this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home includes a family room addition and an approx 779 square foot basement to provide for plenty of living space. Spacious custom kitchen features ample storage, window seat, under cabinet lighting, gas stove, commercial grade hood, SS appliances, crown molding, and a drop leaf peninsula that doubles as a breakfast bar. Cozy family room filled with natural light, wood beam ceiling and a pellet stove. Additional amenities include hardwoods, sun tubes, ceiling fans, French Drain, OWNED SOLAR and basement with portholes & sun tube for natural light that can be used for man cave, studio, gym, etc. & storage. Generous outdoor space w/mature landscaping allows for gardening, dining, or creating your very own private oasis! Situated in the Baywood neighborhood, within one mile of BART this home presents an ideal opportunity for the saavy homebuyer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
5,040 sq ftLot Size
$617Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kathryn Doughty•DRE #01753595• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Chin Fong•DRE #01425114• Cornerstone Realty and Mortgage
Spacious Baywood home features an updated kitchen with ample cabinetry, three upstairs bedrooms, and a convenient second bathroom near the basement laundry room. Available through an auction ending 5/28 at 3pm.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41060179
Jul 3, 2024
Sold
$909,000
$596/sq ft
Jun 4, 2024
Pending
—
May 28, 2024
Price Changed
$890,950
$585/sq ft
May 17, 2024
Listed
$665,000
$436/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41053237
Apr 2, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Mar 19, 2024
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41049169
Mar 19, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 2024
Relisted
—
Mar 8, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Feb 2, 2024
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40702932
Aug 29, 2015
Sold
$525,000
$344/sq ft
Aug 5, 2015
Pending
—
Aug 5, 2015
Relisted
—
Jul 16, 2015
Pending
—
Jul 14, 2015
Price Changed
$528,900
$347/sq ft
Jul 10, 2015
Price Changed
$529,900
$348/sq ft
Jun 21, 2015
Price Changed
$544,900
$358/sq ft
Jun 12, 2015
Listed
$549,000
$360/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 29, 2004
Sold
$400,000
$262/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,788 (+45.8%)
$278,154 + $649,026
$927,180
2024
$8,083 (+1.9%)
$272,700 + $636,300
$909,000
2023
$7,933 (+2.3%)
$182,788 + $426,505
$609,293
2022
$7,753 (+1.1%)
$175,691 + $409,946
$585,637
2021
$7,670 (+1.3%)
$175,691 + $409,946
$585,637
2020
$7,570 (−0.7%)
$172,246 + $401,909
$574,155
2019
$7,626 (+6.5%)
$170,481 + $397,789
$568,270
2018
$7,161 (+2.5%)
$167,139 + $389,991
$557,130
2017
$6,983 (+5.9%)
$160,650 + $374,850
$535,500
2016
$6,591 (+24.2%)
$160,650 + $374,850
$535,500
2015
$5,307 (+5.7%)
$157,500 + $367,500
$525,000
2014
$5,021 (+1.2%)
$122,906 + $286,781
$409,687
2013
$4,960 (+2.1%)
$122,906 + $286,781
$409,687
2012
$4,857 (+1.6%)
$122,351 + $285,487
$407,838
2011
$4,779 (+2.2%)
$119,953 + $279,890
$399,843
2010
$4,675 (+6.3%)
$117,601 + $274,403
$392,004
2009
$4,397 (−13.8%)
$116,722 + $272,352
$389,074
2008
$5,099
$105,600 + $246,400
$352,000
Tax history for 2239 Lessley
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,788 (+45.8%)
$278,154 + $649,026
$927,180
2024
$8,083 (+1.9%)
$272,700 + $636,300
$909,000
2023
$7,933 (+2.3%)
$182,788 + $426,505
$609,293
2022
$7,753 (+1.1%)
$175,691 + $409,946
$585,637
2021
$7,670 (+1.3%)
$175,691 + $409,946
$585,637
2020
$7,570 (−0.7%)
$172,246 + $401,909
$574,155
2019
$7,626 (+6.5%)
$170,481 + $397,789
$568,270
2018
$7,161 (+2.5%)
$167,139 + $389,991
$557,130
2017
$6,983 (+5.9%)
$160,650 + $374,850
$535,500
2016
$6,591 (+24.2%)
$160,650 + $374,850
$535,500
2015
$5,307 (+5.7%)
$157,500 + $367,500
$525,000
2014
$5,021 (+1.2%)
$122,906 + $286,781
$409,687
2013
$4,960 (+2.1%)
$122,906 + $286,781
$409,687
2012
$4,857 (+1.6%)
$122,351 + $285,487
$407,838
2011
$4,779 (+2.2%)
$119,953 + $279,890
$399,843
2010
$4,675 (+6.3%)
$117,601 + $274,403
$392,004
2009
$4,397 (−13.8%)
$116,722 + $272,352
$389,074
2008
$5,099
$105,600 + $246,400
$352,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,040 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
1,524
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
415 011003600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residence Districts
Single-family residence districts, hereinafter designated as R-1 districts, are established to provide for and protect established neighborhoods of one-family dwellings, and to provide space in suitable locations for additional development of this kind, together with appropriate community facilities and allowance for restricted interim cultivation of the soil compatible with such low-density residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Sep 27, 2021 • Final
Building
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system and a new load center. Increase the photovoltaic system size and add additional modules.
Electrical
Solar
Jan 7, 2000 • Final
Building
Upgrade the electrical service to 100 amps.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 1524
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1948
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5040
Lot Size Area: 0.12
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.12
Lot Features: Level, Regular, Front Yard, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Solar, Pellet Stove
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Whole House Fan
Location
School Information
High School District: Hayward (510) 784-2600
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,524
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,040 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: Alameda County
APN: 415 011003600
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fairview Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi
2/10
Bret Harte Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Hayward High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
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