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HAYWARD, CA 94541

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Alameda County
Balanced Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 94541

Ashland · Burbank · Five Creeks · Longwood/Winton Grove · Mission/ Foothill · North Hayward · Santa Clara · Upper B St.

Market Analysis

Data as of March 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The HAYWARD, CA real estate market (94541) currently shows 65 active listings, with 27 pending sales. Homes are averaging 40 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 8 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 40 days on market compared to 23 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 7.8% year-over-year, from $788,888 to $727,222.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 67,401  ·  Density: 3,491.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $96,176

Typical home value: $749,961  ·  Homeownership: 46.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
65
⇩ 11% vs 73 last year
Pending
27
42% pending ratio
Median Price
$727,222
⇩ 7.8% vs $788,888 last year
Average Price
$813,037
⇩ 6.7% vs $871,381 last year
Days on Market
40
⇧ 73.9% vs 23 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$524
⇩ 10% vs $582/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,339 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 65 this year vs 73 last year
  • Days on market: 40 now vs 23 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $727,222 (-7.8% YoY)
  • Average: $813,037 (-6.7% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 11.3 miles — 630 listings ($649,662,543 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
94541Hayward, CA 945410.0 mi63$52,060,302$753,500$826,354
94578San Leandro, CA 945783.1 mi23$17,810,280$739,500$774,360
94545Hayward, CA 945453.6 mi27$22,468,941$892,238$832,183
94579San Leandro, CA 945793.9 mi15$12,699,780$863,900$846,652
94552Castro Valley, CA 945524.5 mi11$16,875,155$1,612,500$1,534,105
94587Union City, CA 945875.8 mi56$65,370,648$1,231,247$1,167,333
94605Oakland, CA 946056.9 mi100$69,043,100$673,500$690,431
94555Fremont, CA 945558.5 mi31$40,543,815$1,318,722$1,307,865
94536Fremont, CA 945369.0 mi84$101,586,240$1,198,944$1,209,360
94502Alameda, CA 945029.5 mi18$18,314,460$870,750$1,017,470
94568Dublin, CA 9456810.6 mi114$136,776,288$1,121,750$1,199,792
94602Oakland, CA 9460211.1 mi39$31,337,592$829,750$803,528
94582San Ramon, CA 9458211.3 mi49$64,775,942$1,244,950$1,321,958

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HAYWARD, CA 94541?

As of March 2026, there are 65 active listings in HAYWARD, CA (zip code 94541), compared to 73 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HAYWARD, CA 94541?

The median listing price in HAYWARD, CA 94541 is $727,222 as of March 2026, a 7.8% decrease from $788,888 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in HAYWARD, CA?

Homes in HAYWARD, CA 94541 spend an average of 40 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 23 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HAYWARD, CA 94541?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, HAYWARD, CA 94541 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 8 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 40 days on market compared to 23 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in HAYWARD, CA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in HAYWARD, CA 94541 save an estimated $14,544 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $727,222. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.