Downtown Hayward--This charming home has the kind of character and location you've been hoping to find in Hayward. The central location is within walking distance to Main Street, schools, playgrounds, shopping, and day care. You'll love the 10 foot ceilings, archways from living room to kitchen and dining room, quarter round oak floors, gas fireplace, open floor plan, spacious kitchen, central heat/air, and main level laundry. Finished loft adds room for a variety of uses. Lower level houses the utilities and a full bath in an unfinished area and a finished area (170SF) with wood walls/carpeting. Outside you are welcomed to the home by a cute wood deck and a 12x16 deck overlooks the private, fenced back yard. 2 car detached garage with newer (approx 2018) garage doors/openers with space next to the garage for additional parking. Recent updates include new shingles on home and garage (2023), range/oven (approx 2018). Pictures will be posted by availability date. Closing on/after 6/2/24.