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26798 Contessa Street, Hayward, CA, 94545

$949,000·2 bd·2 ba·SFAR MLS #426161684

Estimated Arrivva buyer rebate$9,000 to $19,000

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Listing data from SFAR MLS. Listing courtesy of Aileen Fernandez of Compass | Agent Phone: (415) 999-1011. Rebate estimate calculated by Arrivva.

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$949,000
30 Days On Site

26798 Contessa Street
Hayward, CA 94545

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1,215
SqFt
$781
/SqFt
1956
Built
County:
Alameda
Listing courtesy of Aileen Fernandez of Compass | Agent Phone: (415) 999-1011
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Extensively renovated from the systems to the finishes, this home offers far more than a cosmetic remodel. Thoughtful upgrades throughout combine elevated design, major infrastructure improvements and everyday functionality. The redesigned kitchen features new cabinetry, quartz countertops with full-height quartz backsplash, new appliances, pendant and recessed lighting, expanded storage and direct backyard access through a sliding glass door. Both bathrooms were remodeled down to the studs, including a redesigned primary bath with an approximately 72 walk-in shower. The primary suite also features an ADA-compliant doorway and direct access to a private verandaan inviting space to relax and unwind. Major improvements include copper plumbing, new LVP flooring throughout, new heat-pump HVAC with A/C, two new electrical panels, insulated attic ductwork and hot-water lines, Nest thermostat, EV charger, new dryer electrical line and vent, extensive recessed lighting, ceiling fans and Lutron Caseta smart dimmers and switches in the common areas. Additional upgrades include new interior doors, hardware, trim and closet doors, whole-house interior retexturing and paint, exterior paint, a sheetrocked garage with new garage door, repaved driveway, accessibility ramps and a brick privacy fence. Thoughtfully redesigned, beautifully finished and truly move-in ready.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$949,000
Days On Site 
30 Days
Bedrooms 
3
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,215 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.1377 Acres
Year Built 
1956
MLS® Number 
426161684
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
4 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
4 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.1377
Attached Garage 
Yes
Cross Street 
Sleepy Hollow
Disclosures 
Disclosure Package AvailableNatural Hazard Disclosure Available
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
1
Green Energy Efficient 
AppliancesThermostat
Parking 
DrivewayAttachedGarage Door OpenerInside EntranceSide By Side
Parking Spaces 
1
Pets 
Yes
Property Condition 
Updated/Remodeled
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Total 
1215
Style 
Mid-CenturyRanch
Utilities 
Sewer Connected
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDisposalFree-Standing Gas OvenFree-Standing RefrigeratorIce MakerDryer
Basement 
None
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central AirHeat PumpWhole House Fan
Electric 
220 Volts in Laundry
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Wood Burning
Fireplaces 
1
Heating 
CentralHeat Pump
Laundry Features 
In Garage
Window Features 
Double Pane Windows
Bathroom 2 
Description - Low-Flow Toilet(s),Tile,Tub w/Shower Over,Window
Dining Room 
Description - Breakfast Nook,Dining/Living Combo,Space in Kitchen
Kitchen 
Level - Main
Living Room 
Level - Main
Master Bathroom 
Description - Low-Flow Toilet(s),Shower Stall(s),Tile,Window
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Stucco
Fencing 
FencedBack YardFront Yard
Lot Features 
Corner Lot
Windows/Doors 
Double Pane Windows
Community Features
MLS Area 
Hayward
School District 
Alameda
Financing Terms Available 
1031 ExchangeCashConventionalVA Loan
Schools
School District
Alameda
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing courtesy of Aileen Fernandez of Compass | Agent Phone: (415) 999-1011



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Last checked: 2026-10-11 02:02 AM UTC

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*Estimate only. Actual rebate may vary based on final price, lender requirements, MLS rules, and broker policies.

Questions about this listing

How much could a buyer get back on 26798 Contessa Street, Hayward, CA, 94545?
Arrivva estimates a buyer rebate of $9,000 to $19,000 on this listing. The buyer-broker fee, typically 2 to 3% of the price, goes back to you minus Arrivva's flat $9,750 fee. Every completed rebate is published on the Arrivva results page. See every completed closing
Who is the listing brokerage for 26798 Contessa Street, Hayward, CA, 94545?
Listing courtesy of Aileen Fernandez of Compass | Agent Phone: (415) 999-1011, per SFAR MLS listing #426161684. Arrivva is not the listing brokerage: Arrivva is a separate flat-fee brokerage that represents you as the buyer, with your interests first and no dual agency, ever. How Arrivva represents buyers
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