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656 Foster Ct #2 — 3 bd condo for sale in ZIP 94544, Hayward
24Overpriced

656 Foster Ct #2

ZIP 94544, Hayward, CA · 94544
$550,000 18% above mkt
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,175 sqft · $468/sf
HOA $792/mo · 🏢 fee history ↓ · Floor 1 · 32 days on market · built 1981
⚖️ Adjusted valueOverpricedasking is +18% over fair value
Model fair value · 92 sold comps · ±7%$478,894
vs model fair value · size · beds/baths · age · HOA · location+15%
Condition · Avg / verify in person0
Price history · at/near its all-time high+3%
📐 How this Deal Score was built24Overpriced
Value gap · asking vs model fair value, after condition & price history−21.6
HOA burden · $792/mo = 1.73%/yr of price vs a 1.33% norm−3.2
Days on market · 32 days — not long enough to give you leverage0
Raw advantage · the three above, combined−24.8
Model confidence · strong — ±7% typical model error across 92 sold comps. The less certain the model, the harder the gap is pulled back toward neutral×1
Deal Score24/100

Higher is a better buy. 50 is "priced about right for what it is". The last step curves the raw advantage onto 0–100, so points stop being one-for-one at the extremes.

💵What this unit actually costs per month

$4,484/mo all-in
20% down at 7.4% (this week's 30-year average) · mortgage + tax + insurance + HOA
Mortgage principal & interest$3,046
Property tax (1.30% effective)$596
Insurance (estimate)$50
HOA dues$792
Total monthly$4,484
Rough cash to close$123,750

32% of that payment is not the mortgage. The HOA fee alone is $47,520 over five years — money that buys you no equity. A calculator that defaulted the fee to zero would have quoted you $3,692.

Financing type

Not FHA-approved. No 3.5%-down FHA financing on this unit, so the realistic floor is a 5%-down conventional loan ($27,500). Common for small associations and not a defect on its own, but it does remove FHA buyers from your resale pool.

Minimum realistic down payment here: 5% · verify on HUD's lookup

Rate is the Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year average for the week of 2026-10-08 — a national survey figure, not a quote. Tax, insurance and closing costs are estimates; your own Loan Estimate is the real number.

This building's HOA fees

We haven't reconstructed a multi-year fee history for this building yet. We have one recorded fee on file ($792 in 2026), not enough for a trend yet. The listing shows $792/mo today. Upload its HOA docs and we'll build the full reserve & special-assessment report — free.

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✅ Positives
  • Garage parking
⚠️ Cons
  • 15% above model fair value
  • HOA $792/mo
  • Ground floor
🚩 Red flags
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Price history (this unit)

Trough $137,000 Feb 16, 1990Now $550,000Peak $550,000 Sep 9, 2026
Current list price is 0% below its peak · +301% above its trough.
  • Sep 9, 2026 — Listed $550,000
  • Sep 9, 2026 — Listed $550,000
  • Feb 16, 1990 — Sold (Public Records) $137,000

Description

Completely updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo in Hayward's Southgate neighborhood, offering the rare combination of move-in-ready interiors and a private backyard. New flooring, modern lighting, fresh paint, and updated baths throughout give every room a clean, contemporary feel. The remodeled kitchen features new appliances, updated cabinetry, and a functional layout designed for everyday living. At 1,175 square feet, this home also includes in-unit laundry, a garage, and assigned parking. Just unpack and enjoy from day one. Outside, the spacious backyard adds valuable living space for outdoor dining, gardening, or simply relaxing, with far less upkeep than a single-family yard. Ideal for…

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