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Five Creeks Hayward Highland Mission/ Foothill

HAYWARD, CA 94542

Real Estate Market Report
Buyer's Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 94542

Five Creeks · Hayward Highland · Mission/ Foothill

Market Analysis

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

The HAYWARD, CA real estate market (94542) currently shows 19 active listings, with 5 pending sales. Homes are averaging 31 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 9 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 31 days on market compared to 24 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 14.3% year-over-year, from $1,399,944 to $1,199,444.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 16,188  ·  Density: 722.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $132,747

Typical home value: $1,057,800  ·  Homeownership: 70.7%

Market Overview

Active Listings
19
⇧ 90% vs 10 last year
Pending
5
26% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,199,444
⇩ 14.3% vs $1,399,944 last year
Average Price
$1,211,210
⇩ 2.1% vs $1,236,966 last year
Days on Market
31
⇧ 29.2% vs 24 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$532
⇩ 12.5% vs $608/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,776 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 19 this year vs 10 last year
  • Days on market: 31 now vs 24 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,199,444 (-14.3% YoY)
  • Average: $1,211,210 (-2.1% 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 11.5 miles — 412 listings ($431,927,189 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
94542Hayward, CA 945420.0 mi21$22,567,251$912,000$1,074,631
94552Castro Valley, CA 945523.5 mi9$13,106,430$1,400,000$1,456,270
94587Union City, CA 945875.0 mi31$34,583,848$1,246,000$1,115,608
94580San Lorenzo, CA 945806.1 mi16$12,817,296$799,000$801,081
94578San Leandro, CA 945786.5 mi23$16,159,616$714,000$702,592
94579San Leandro, CA 945797.5 mi11$7,838,105$695,000$712,555
94568Dublin, CA 945688.0 mi64$77,432,064$1,124,000$1,209,876
94577San Leandro, CA 945778.7 mi36$28,525,572$793,500$792,377
94582San Ramon, CA 945829.6 mi26$31,952,232$1,049,000$1,228,932
94605Oakland, CA 946059.9 mi82$55,443,890$622,500$676,145
94560Newark, CA 9456010.2 mi57$70,067,649$1,194,000$1,229,257
94586Sunol, CA 9458611.0 mi4$4,125,332$899,000$1,031,333
94539Fremont, CA 9453911.5 mi32$57,307,904$1,444,500$1,790,872

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HAYWARD, CA 94542?

As of February 2026, there are 19 active listings in HAYWARD, CA (zip code 94542), compared to 10 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HAYWARD, CA 94542?

The median listing price in HAYWARD, CA 94542 is $1,199,444 as of February 2026, a 14.3% decrease from $1,399,944 the prior year.

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

Homes in HAYWARD, CA 94542 spend an average of 31 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 24 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HAYWARD, CA 94542?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, HAYWARD, CA 94542 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 9 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 31 days on market compared to 24 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 94542 save an estimated $23,989 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $1,199,444. 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.