| Primary address | 5481 McDonald Avenue, Newark |
| Zip code | 94560 |
| County | Alameda |
| Parcel ID | 92A-775-65 |
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| Current property tax | $4,823 |
| Building sqft | 1,476 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.14 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1961 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Residential Single Family (RS) |
| School district | Newark Unified SCH |
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5481 McDonald Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 was built in 1961 and has a total of 1,476 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 5481 McDonald Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $426,700, the tax amount paid for 5481 McDonald Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 is $4,903.
When was 5481 McDonald Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 last sold?5481 McDonald Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 was last sold in 06/10/2014.
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Access detailed property tax data for 5481 McDonald Avenue, Newark, CA 94560. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $4,904 |
| Current property tax | $4,823 |
| Market value | $426,700 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5481 McDonald Avenue, Newark, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $426,700 | 1.1492 | $4,904 | +1.60% |
| 2024-2025 | $418,335 | 1.1537 | $4,826 | +2.46% |
| 2023-2024 | $410,134 | 1.1485 | $4,710 | +0.83% |
| 2022-2023 | $402,093 | 1.1618 | $4,672 | +2.67% |
| 2021-2022 | $394,211 | 1.1543 | $4,550 | +0.03% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 5481 McDonald Avenue, Newark to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads High (Alternative) School | 3 | Public | K-12 | 57 | 0.10 |
| Whiteford (June) Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 50 | 0.15 | |
| Newark Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 0.17 | |
| Montessori School of Newark | NR | Private | PK-K | 40 | 0.23 |
| Montessori School of Newark | NR | Private | PK-K | 40 | 0.23 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads High (Alternative) School | 3 | Public | K-12 | 57 | 0.10 |
| Whiteford (June) Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 50 | 0.15 | |
| Newark Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 0.17 | |
| Newark Junior High School | 4 | Public | 6-8 | 1,047 | 0.49 |
| St. Edward School | NR | Private | K-8 | 219 | 0.81 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads High (Alternative) School | 3 | Public | K-12 | 57 | 0.10 |
| Bridgepoint High (Continuation) School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 62 | 0.10 |
| Whiteford (June) Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 50 | 0.15 | |
| Newark Adult | NR | Public | 0 | 0.17 | |
| Family Learning Center | NR | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.96 |
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Here are the neighbors for 5481 McDonald Avenue, Newark.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35962 Dalewood Dr, Newark | 1,080 | 09/20/2004 | $470,000 |
| 35907 Dalewood Dr, Newark | 1,144 | ||
| 35977 Dalewood Dr, Newark | 1,797 | 02/14/2022 | |
| 35926 Newark Blvd, Newark | 1,124 | 10/07/2025 | |
| 5545 Lafayette Ave, Newark | 1,901 | 02/11/2004 | |
| 5673 McDonald Ave, Newark | 1,360 | 05/05/2023 | $1,160,000 |
| 35838 Dalewood Dr, Newark | 1,720 | 04/25/2025 | |
| 35922 Rosewood Dr, Newark | 1,336 | 09/29/2025 | $1,310,000 |
| 35941 Rosewood Dr, Newark | 1,136 | ||
| 35857 Ruschin Dr, Newark | 1,424 | 04/09/2020 | $465,000 |
| 35891 Dalewood Dr, Newark | 1,504 | 03/20/2017 | |
| 35914 Rosewood Dr, Newark | 1,296 | 11/16/2001 | |
| 35984 Rosewood Dr, Newark | 1,335 | 05/19/2017 | $320,000 |
| 36212 Casey CT, Newark | 1,564 | 04/03/2018 | $850,000 |
| 35841 Ruschin Dr, Newark | 1,360 | 09/15/2014 | |
| 35946 Rosewood Dr, Newark | 1,080 | 12/28/2001 | $340,000 |
| 36112 Sandalwood St, Newark | 1,496 | 01/27/2026 | |
| 5453 McDonald Ave, Newark | 2,652 | 01/26/2001 | |
| 35874 Dalewood Dr, Newark | 1,136 | 05/05/2015 | $675,000 |
| 35952 Rosewood Dr, Newark | 1,360 | 03/13/2026 | $1,410,000 |