Santa Clara, Hayward, CA

Santa Clara — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Santa Clara, Hayward, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.

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Top Real Estate Agents in Santa Clara, Hayward (2026)

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Santa Clara Neighborhood Overview

Situated in Hayward, California, the Santa Clara neighborhood is a primarily owner-occupied community with a homeownership rate of 70.7%. The housing market is anchored by a substantial median home value of $1,053,100, reflecting the area's position in the region's housing landscape. The typical home here averages 1,475 square feet in size. Recent mortgage activity, with 398 total originations, shows the market is predominantly driven by conventional loans, which accounted for 377 of those mortgages, indicating a stable and traditional buyer pool.

The neighborhood presents a notable contrast in income metrics, with a reported median household income of $82,000 and a separate Census figure of $132,747. For renters, who make up 29.3% of households, the median gross rent is $2,424 per month. This rental cost, alongside the high home values, shapes the financial profile of the community. The market is classified in the "Main" tier, supported by strong conventional lending and very limited government-backed loan activity, with only 4 VA and 16 FHA originations recorded.

Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 39 neighborhoods in Hayward.

Santa Clara Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$1.1M
Median Gross Rent$2K/mo
Median Household Income$133K
Homeownership Rate70.7%
Renter-Occupied29.3%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.8%
Market TypeSeller's
Market TierMain
Primary ZIP Code94542
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations398
VA Loan Originations4
VA Loan Share1.0%
Average VA Loan Amount$800K
Conventional Loan Originations377
FHA Loan Originations16

Top Real Estate Agents in Santa Clara, Hayward

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by California Department of Real Estate (DRE), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

4 agents met the full merit gate for Santa Clara, Hayward, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Akash Deepak Chandani Listed

Contact

Phone: (408) 391-8267

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.compass.com/agents/deepak-h-chandani/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Chandani%20Group

Why selected: Selected for his active community involvement in local initiatives and mentorship programs. He combines a from with over $200 million in personal sales volume and deep generational expertise.

Community & Leadership

supporter at Local community development projects[6]

mentor at Mentorship programs[6]

Notable Achievements

Engineering Degree from Top University

37 Years Real Estate Experience

Over $400 Million in Sales

$200 Million Transaction Volume

Chandani Group Historical Performance

$3 Billion Career Sales Volume

Perfect 5-Star Rating

35+ Years Experience

Chandani Twins Combined Sales Volume

5-Star Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, New Construction, negotiations, family values, boutique service, real estate sales, loans, home building, engineering expertise, business expertise, Engineering background, Negotiations, Family-owned business, Purchase transactions, Sales, Loans, Home building, luxury real estate, family-owned business approach, engineering-based negotiations, twin team collaboration[4]

Cities Served

Menlo Park

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Adriana Trenev Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 868-2910

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://luxurycurated.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AdrianaTrenev1

Why selected: Selected for her leadership in mentoring peers and serving on industry boards, which is our highest-ranked criterion. She further demonstrates excellence and an Ivy League educational foundation.

Community & Leadership

mentor at Local Real Estate Peers[6]

speaker and participant at Industry Panels and Boards[6]

Notable Achievements

MA in Broadcast Journalism

University of Pennsylvania education

University of Pennsylvania Graduate

Master's Degree in Broadcast Journalism from USC

USC Master's in Broadcast Journalism

Ivy League Education

Master's Degree in Broadcast Journalism

Ivy League Education - University of Pennsylvania

Master's Degree in Broadcast Journalism - USC

Top 1.5% of agents nationwide

5-Star Rating with 55 Reviews

Perfect 5-Star Rating

USC Master's Degree

5-Star Client Rating

13+ Years Experience

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Luxury Homes, New Construction, luxury real estate, concierge service, high-net-worth clients, luxury properties, customer service, streamlined transactions, buyer representation, seller representation, high-level customer service, busy clients, busy professionals, high-end markets, Silicon Valley, Orange County coastal, Mid-Peninsula luxury properties, transactional management, busy client service[4]

Cities Served

Newport Beach

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Berge K Bedrossian Listed

Contact

Phone: (408) 315-3155

Email: [email protected]

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Berge%20Bedrossian

Why selected: Selected for his deep community involvement and leadership, Berge Bedrossian also maintains a. His strategic business acumen and multilingual skills further distinguish his professional service.

Notable Achievements

Multilingual Professional

Active Real Estate License Since 2005

Perfect 5-Star Rating

VP of Marketing in Insurance Industry

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Investment Properties, Rentals, real estate investing, property remodeling, buying, selling, remodeling, investing, property development, multilingual services, first-time buyers, investment properties[4]

Cities Served

Newark

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Alessandra Imanabadi Listed

Contact

Phone: (510) 504-2528

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://nationwidefinehomes.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Imanabadi

Why selected: Selected for her of market expertise and over $250 million in transaction value, supported by. Her dual real estate and NMLS licensing provides clients with comprehensive, streamlined service.

Community & Leadership

Board Member at California Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Chair at Local Chamber of Commerce[6]

Mentor at Real Estate Industry Association[6]

Volunteer Advisor at Local Housing Non-Profit[6]

Notable Achievements

22+ Years Experience

21 Five-Star Reviews

Verified Specialties

New Construction, high-pressure negotiations, high-stakes transactions, client advocacy, luxury market, buyer representation, seller representation, market analysis[4]

Cities Served

Hayward

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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