Fairview Real Estate

Fairview is a small 2.8 square mile district located in un-incorporated Hayward, CA. This area is home to about 20,000 residents, and is located in the Hayward Hills. Because of the elevation, homeowners in Fairview pay an uphill water surcharge to the local water municipality. The panoramic views offered from the peaks of Fairview afford a glimpse of San Francisco and the peninsula. Its proximity to downtown Hayward is 2.9 miles, and is also 2.6 miles from Castro Valley, and is situated conveniently between two main East Bay traffic arteries, I-580 and I-880. Students are served by the excellent schools of the Hayward Unified School District.

The greater Hayward area is home to approximately 146,000 residents. A number of special annual events are hosted here, including the Cultures in Harmony Festival, the City Blues Festival, and Zucchini Festival. The town is creating a pedestrian-friendly downtown with a balanced mix of housing, retail shops, offices and a variety of restaurants catering to every palate. The new Civic Center serves as the focal point for this revitalization, with plans for expanded retail and entertainment venues.

In March 2006, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in the Fairview district was $532,833. Because of its affordability compared to the rest of the Bay Area, the Fairview district is a good place to buy a home. Its relatively short distance into the city make it a good option for people with jobs in San Francisco, the East Bay and Silicon Valley. If you are looking to buy your home in Fairview, you will find some competition as home sales prices usually exceed asking prices; not unlike the rest of the Bay Area. Nevertheless, your investment will surely pay off as home prices in this area are on the rise.

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