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8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 - Property report

Also known as: 8138 Thornton Ave

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Property type

2 Units, Single Family Residence with Detattched Accessory Dwelling Unit (2502)

Year built

1952

Acreage

1.43

Sale price

$560,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
8138 Thornton Ave
Newark, CA 94560
Zip code
94560
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
92-119-60

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/07/2015
Sale price
$560,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$10,152
Current property tax
$10,087
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
2 Units, Single Family Residence with Detattched Accessory Dwelling Unit
Building sq. ft.
1,845
Stories
10
Year built
1952
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1953
Rooms
10
Elevator
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
30
Lot
Acreage
1.43
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Single Family (RS)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
51 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
44 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
NEWARK UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/07/2015 $560,000 XXXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXX; XXXX XXXXXXX; XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XX; XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/14/2016 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
09/14/2016 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
09/14/2016 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
04/07/2015 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/07/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX
03/11/2015 Affidavit of Death XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
02/25/2015 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/08/2006 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X & XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$10,152
Current property tax
$10,087
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$883,370
Land value
$245,168
Building value
$638,202

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $757,213 1.1492 $8,702 +14.31%
2024-2025 $659,820 1.1537 $7,612 +2.46%
2023-2024 $646,884 1.1485 $7,429 +0.83%
2022-2023 $634,200 1.1618 $7,368 +2.66%
2021-2022 $621,768 1.1543 $7,177 +0.04%
2020-2021 $615,395 1.1658 $7,174 +1.54%
2019-2020 $603,332 1.1711 $7,066 +1.39%
2018-2019 $591,505 1.1781 $6,969 +2.59%
2017-2018 $579,908 1.1713 $6,792 +0.70%
2016-2017 $568,540 1.1864 $6,745 +997.03%
Permits

Permit information for 8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

Newark residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,325,000

1.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$701

-16.7% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
August Schilling Elementary School 1 Public K-5 321 0.09
Lincoln Elementary School 6 Public K-5 319 0.68
James A. Graham Elementary School 4 Public K-5 451 0.88
H. A. Snow Elementary School NR Public K-6 286 1.09
St. Edward School NR Private K-8 219 1.38
Challenger School - Ardenwood NR Private PK, K-8 806 1.43
Challenger School - Ardenwood NR Private PK, K-8 806 1.43
Birch Grove Intermediate 5 Public 3-5 315 1.49
E. L. Musick Elementary School NR Public K-6 176 1.49
Anqi School NR Private K-6 35 1.57
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Newark Junior High School 4 Public 6-8 1,047 1.12
St. Edward School NR Private K-8 219 1.38
Challenger School - Ardenwood NR Private PK, K-8 806 1.43
Crossroads High (Alternative) School 3 Public K-12 57 1.69
Whiteford (June) Special Education Preschool NR Public 50 1.70
Newark Adult NR Public 0 1.73
Family Learning Center NR Private 1-12 0 2.16
Fremont Christian School NR Private PK-12 691 2.33
Stellar Academy For Dyslexics NR Private 2-8 26 2.35
Thornton Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,302 2.68
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bridgepoint High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 62 1.69
Crossroads High (Alternative) School 3 Public K-12 57 1.69
Whiteford (June) Special Education Preschool NR Public 50 1.70
Newark Adult NR Public 0 1.73
Family Learning Center NR Private 1-12 0 2.16
Fremont Christian School NR Private PK-12 691 2.33
Newark Memorial High School 6 Public 9-12 1,510 2.54
American High School 9 Public 9-12 2,501 3.16
Circle of Independent Learning School 5 Charter K-12 401 3.19
Young Adult Program NR Public 9-12 39 3.19

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Neighbors for 8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA

36647 Cherry St, Newark 37051 Poplar St, Newark 37067 Walnut St, Newark 36529 Redwood CT, Newark 36645 Cherry St, Newark 36964 Ash St, Newark 37042 Spruce St, Newark 37034 Chestnut St, Newark 8169 Juniper Ave, Newark 37050 Spruce St, Newark 37043 Walnut St, Newark 37074 Spruce St, Newark 7956 Thornton Ave, Newark 37007 Walnut St, Newark 8181 Juniper Ave, Newark 37051 Walnut St, Newark 8339 Juniper Ave, Newark 37058 Spruce St, Newark 7575 Thornton Ave, Newark 8328 Thornton Ave, Newark

Nearby ZIP codes for 8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA

94041, Santa Clara County, CA 94043, Santa Clara County, CA 94301, Santa Clara County, CA 94303, Santa Clara County, CA 94539, Alameda County, CA 94542, Alameda County, CA 94544, Alameda County, CA 94545, Alameda County, CA 94555, Alameda County, CA 94587, Alameda County, CA 95002, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560?

The development at 8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 was built in 1952.

What is the total square footage of 8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560?

8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 has a total of 1,845 square feet.

When was 8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 last sold and what was the sale price?

8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 was last sold on 04/07/2015 for $560,000.

What is the assessed value of 8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560?

8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 is currently assessed at $883,370.

What are the property taxes for 8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560?

The property taxes for 8138 Thornton Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 total $10,151.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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