Bring your vision and contractor to this rare diamond-in-the-rough located in a highly convenient Hayward neighborhood. Situated on a generous, expansive lot, this property offers an outstanding canvas for a full renovation, custom rebuild, or value-add development project. Transform this major fixer into a true trophy property. Property is in a state of disrepair and sold in strictly AS-IS condition. Due to the extent of work needed, it will not qualify for conventional financing. Building in the back is unwarranted.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
6,681 sq ftLot Size
$299Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Ken Johnson•DRE #01212957• Ken Johnson, Broker
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Cherryland Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Bret Harte Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Hayward High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
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About North
Hayward
North Hayward, located between Downtown Hayward and the Hayward Hills, is a residential and commuter-friendly Hayward neighborhood with a BART-adjacent core and a foothill backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mission Blvd and A Street corridor, where taquerias, independent cafes, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Housing reads as a mix of mid-century ranch homes, compact postwar streets, and a few newer infill buildings near transit. Japanese Gardens offers a quiet, designed landscape that contrasts with the busier commercial strips. The Hayward Area Historical Society anchors local storytelling in a classic downtown setting. Weekends often orbit around the Hayward Farmers Market and nearby parks for a walk-and-coffee rhythm.
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Market insights
1118 Rex Rd · $499,950
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
109.9%
Most homes are selling 10% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$499,950
Median sale price in this area is $1,247,421. (150% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Dining area
Living room fireplace
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Floor furnace
Parking
Detached garage
1 garage space
Construction
Raised foundation
Composition and tar/gravel roof
Utilities
Public utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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The RM District shall be subject to the following specific regulations in addition to the general regulations hereinafter contained in order to promote and encourage a suitable environment for households of all types and sizes through a mingling of different housing types and densities and compatible community services.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Fire house
Police station
Local insights from Redfin agents
The median sold price dropped to $860K, but price-per-square-foot actually went up. Buyers are just buying smaller, nicer homes. Use the "falling prices" headline to negotiate hard on larger, dated properties.
Hayward's fall market offers fantastic value for East Bay buyers. With median prices holding around $845K and homes averaging 20 days on market, you have breathing room to negotiate on older homes. Yet pristine, turnkey properties still move fast....