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$765,505$643 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

256 ROME PL

HAYWARD, CA 94544
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,191 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$766K
$742K low$789K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$765,505
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$612,404

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,386 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$249,980 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$77,094
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$179,886
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$244,941
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$684,810

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Hillview Crest Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
James Logan High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Cesar Chavez Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: New Haven Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94544These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.615

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.78,842
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,902 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,392
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,897
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

256 Rome Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 83% of homes in Fairway Park
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Hayward 94544
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Alameda County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Hayward 94544

What homes are worth in Hayward 94544

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$411K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Hayward 94544.

How it measures up in Hayward 94544

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hayward 94544.

Estimated value$765,505
CheaperTypical $771,265Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$643
CheaperTypical $591Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,191 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,335 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 256 Rome Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairway ParkHayward 94544Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$765,50517% of homes49% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$64338% of homes71% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,191 ft²36% of homes38% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac42% of homes41% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than195123% of homes16% of homes34% of homes

About 256 Rome Pl

How much is 256 Rome Pl, Hayward, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Rome Pl, Hayward, CA is $765,505 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $742,191 to $788,819. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Rome Pl, Hayward, CA last sell?

256 Rome Pl, Hayward, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Rome Pl, Hayward, CA?

256 Rome Pl, Hayward, CA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,191 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 256 Rome Pl, Hayward, CA built?

256 Rome Pl, Hayward, CA was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Rome Pl, Hayward, CA?

256 Rome Pl, Hayward, CA is assigned to Hillview Crest Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; James Logan High School (high), rated A-; Cesar Chavez Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in New Haven Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Rome Pl, Hayward, CA compare to other homes in Hayward 94544?

Among the 15,683 homes in Hayward 94544, it is worth more than 49% of them ($765,505 against a typical $771,265), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($643 against a typical $591), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,191 ft² against a typical 1,335 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1951 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 28% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 256 Rome Pl, Hayward, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Rome Pl, Hayward, CA was $3,386. The county assessed it at $249,980.

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