27828 Mandarin Ave, Hayward, California 94544, Hayward, - bed, bath
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT$631,500
27828 Mandarin Ave, Hayward, California 94544
3Beds
2Baths
1,264Sqft
5,832Lot
Year Built
1954
Close
-
List price
$632K
Original List price
$700K
Price/Sqft
-
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
41107900
Home ConditionFair
Features
Patio
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About this home
Vacant cosmetic fixer with all the extras! This home features fenced front, side and large back yards. The interior has 3 bedrooms plus several additional bonus rooms waiting for your creativity. There is a large great room opening to a kitchen with a view of the expansive yard. With mature fruit trees, patio plus an additional storage shed, you have indoor-outdoor living at its best. Sold via Auction on Hubzu - placing an offer and buying is easy!
Price History
Date
Event
Price
10/15/25
Price Change
$631,500-5.0%
09/18/25
Price Change
$664,700-5.0%
08/12/25
Listing
$699,600
Neighborhood Comparison
| Subject | Average Home | Neighbourhood Ranking (102 Listings) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3 | 3 | 50% |
| Baths | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| Square foot | 1,264 | 1,404 | 44% |
| Lot Size | 5,832 | 5,471 | 66% |
| Price | $632K | $890K | 2% |
| Price per square foot | $500 | $647 | 11% |
| Built year | 1954 | 1955 | 43% |
| HOA | |||
| Days on market | 84 | 157 | 17% |
Condition Rating
Fair
Built in 1954, this property is explicitly described as a 'cosmetic fixer,' indicating a need for significant aesthetic updates throughout. The kitchen features newer stainless steel appliances, which is a positive update, but the cabinets, countertops, lighting, and mixed flooring are very dated and would require a full renovation to meet modern standards. Other interior spaces also show dated flooring, light fixtures, and general finishes. While it needs substantial cosmetic rehabilitation, there are no visible signs or descriptions of major structural or safety defects that would classify it as 'poor.' The home is aged and outdated but appears functional, aligning with the 'fair' condition criteria.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Value-Add Potential: Described as a 'vacant cosmetic fixer' with 'several additional bonus rooms,' this property offers significant opportunity for customization and equity building for an owner-occupant or investor.
Expansive Outdoor Living: Features fenced front, side, and large back yards with mature fruit trees, a patio, and an additional storage shed, promoting excellent indoor-outdoor living.
Functional Floor Plan: The interior boasts a 'large great room opening to a kitchen with a view of the expansive yard,' suggesting an open and desirable living space.
Established Location: Situated in the 'PALMA CEIA' subdivision in Hayward, a well-known Bay Area city, offering community stability and potential for appreciation.
Streamlined Acquisition Process: Being sold via auction on Hubzu can offer a transparent and potentially efficient purchasing method for motivated buyers.
Cons
Requires Significant Renovation: Explicitly stated as a 'cosmetic fixer,' indicating substantial investment in upgrades and repairs will be necessary to modernize the property to current standards.
Older Infrastructure: Built in 1954, the property likely has original systems (e.g., plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that may require costly updates to meet contemporary safety and efficiency standards.
Market Perception from Price Reductions: Multiple price drops from the original list price (from $699,600 to $631,500) could signal initial overpricing or challenges in attracting buyers, potentially impacting future resale value or buyer confidence.