Timeless Downtown Elegance In Hayward’s Historic Prospect Hill

The historic Prospect Hill has been known as the ”Nob Hill of Hayward” with its classic Old Hollywood homes of the last century, modernized for today’s living. This best-kept secret of a neighborhood offers a sanctuary in the middle of urban suburbia with a Walk Score* of 80/100 and considered ”very walkable” with a ten minute stroll to the World Famous Turf Club and Snappy’s Cafe, an eight-minute stroll to City Sports, a 14-minute stroll to city hall and the weekend farmer’s market, and a 12-minute stroll to the downtown movie theatre (per WalkScore) and other bars, restaurants and small business amenities.

The unique structure at 22111 Prospect Street is part classic, part modern, part rustic, with four bedrooms over 2400+ square feet on three levels, showing immense pride of ownership. Medieval-style arched doors, cathedral ceiling over a wood-burning brick fireplace, glass-vaulted ceiling in the sun/moon-room with views, freshly refinished random plank hardwood floors, Guinevere balcony off an upstairs bedroom with a peek-a-boo view of San Francisco overlooking the enclosed brick and tile enclosed courtyard, walk-in closets in three of the four bedrooms, cobalt blue galley kitchen, wet bar, double-level deck, a third bedroom currently used as an art/music studio and a fourth bedroom, both with their own entrances.

This eclectic home has added features such as a wine storage closet on the lower level, owned solar, an EV charger plus 220V capacity to add another EV charger, air conditioning, remodeled bathrooms with heated toilet seat/towel bars and heated tile floor, and a mini-bamboo forest in the ”wealth” section, plus occasional wildlife (deer, squirrels, hummingbirds, owls, etc.) Blocks from the cinema, live theater, live music, grocery, coffee, restaurants, city hall, post office, farmers market, library, and BART.

Romance and castle intrigue on a manageable scale, this gallant historic Prospect Hill spread has hosted wedding receptions, civic/charitable events, National Night Out, and other unique gatherings. The Historic Prospect Hill Neighborhood has been home to city leaders, including mayors, city council members, commissioners, and prominent businesspeople.

Prospect Hill has kept its tradition of respecting history and has aimed to be the first neighborhood designated historic in the City of Hayward.