
Hayward, California 94545
Analysis of 1181 Buchanan Way, Hayward, California 94545 is currently available with a list price of $498,000. The property maintains a Poor Condition Rating (30/100), indicating the property requires renovation and updates to maximize its market potential. This presents opportunities for value-add investors. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Hayward Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
The property is a fire-damaged shell that has been completely gutted to the studs. It currently lacks a kitchen, bathrooms, and all essential systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing). While the interior is cleared for rebuild, the visible charring on structural members and the unlivable state require a total rehab.
With the interior already gutted following a fire, this property serves as a blank slate, allowing the next owner to design a custom floor plan, modern kitchen, and updated systems without demolition costs.
Situated on a corner lot in the established Mt. Eden neighborhood, the property offers enhanced curb appeal and is conveniently located near schools, parks, and the Hayward Regional Shoreline.
The home is strategically positioned near I-880, SR-92, and BART stations, providing efficient travel options across the East Bay and toward the Peninsula.
The property requires a total interior rebuild and significant capital investment to restore it to a habitable state following a fire in early 2026.
Due to its current uninhabitable condition, the property will likely not qualify for traditional financing, potentially limiting the buyer pool to cash investors or construction-loan specialists.
Offers are due Tuesday, July 28th at noon! Open House 2-4pm this Sat & Sun. 1181 Buchanan Way offers a direct path to creating a home around your own plans rather than adapting to someone else’s renovation. Built in 1979, the home was arranged with four bedrooms and two bathrooms and includes a two-car garage, all on a corner lot in Mt. Eden. The property had a fire in February 2026, and the interior has since been gutted. With the interior cleared, the next owner can rebuild the previous layout or pursue a different floor plan. That means control over room sizes, kitchen placement, storage, finishes, lighting, plumbing, and electrical from the beginning. Reports show negative results for asbestos and lead paint. Lead-containing tiles were abated by a certified lead-abatement contractor. Mt. Eden is an established residential neighborhood with useful everyday amenities nearby. Eden Gardens Elementary and Anthony W. Ochoa Middle are each about a mile away, and Mt. Eden High is roughly two miles away. Mt. Eden Park offers a playground, picnic areas, open lawn, sports fields, and tennis. For walking, running, and time outdoors, Hayward Regional Shoreline has five miles of gravel trails along the Bay. Southland Mall and the Hesperian Boulevard corridor provide shopping, groceries, dining, and services, while I-880, SR-92, AC Transit, and Hayward-area BART stations help with trips around the East Bay and toward the Peninsula.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-6 • 0.8 mi
Grades 7-8 • 0.8 mi
Grades 9-12 • 2.0 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Square foot | 1,610 | 1,355 |
| Lot Size | 5,871 | 5,882 |
| Price | $498.0K | $951.3K |
| Price per sq ft | $309 | $640 |
| Built year | 1979 | 1956 |
| HOA | $0 | $220 |
| Days on market | 6 | 39 |
Jul 16, 2026
$498,000
Initial Listing