Alameda County  »  4240 Thornton Ave

4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536 - Property report

Also known as: 4240 Thornton Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1948

Acreage

1.41

Sale price

$572,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
4240 Thornton Ave
Fremont, CA 94536
Zip code
94536
Neighborhood
Centerville Fremont
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
501-492-2

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/10/2014
Sale price
$572,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$9,469
Current property tax
$9,386
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,744
Stories
10
Year built
1948
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1966
Rooms
9
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
35
Lot
Acreage
1.41
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Single Family (R-1-6)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
78 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
42 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
55 /100.  Bikeable
School district
FREMONT UNIF SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA

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

Sales history for 4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/10/2014 $572,000 XX XXXXXX; XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX
07/27/2009 $321,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
05/22/2009 $303,183 XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/10/2014 Deed of Trust XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
01/10/2014 Grant Deed XXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX
07/27/2009 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX
07/27/2009 Deed XXXX, XXXXXXX XXX, XXXXX
05/22/2009 Deed XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX
06/01/2005 Deed XXX, XXXX X XXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXX
08/20/1998 Deed XXX, XXXX X XXX, XXXX X
08/20/1998 Deed XXX, XXXXXX XXX, XXXX X
05/07/1993 Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXX, XXXX & XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, 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
$9,469
Current property tax
$9,386
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$806,455
Land value
$241,936
Building value
$564,519

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $790,647 1.1741 $9,283 +5.73%
2024-2025 $775,147 1.1327 $8,780 +2.50%
2023-2024 $759,951 1.1272 $8,566 +0.94%
2022-2023 $745,051 1.139 $8,486 +2.61%
2021-2022 $730,448 1.1322 $8,270 -1.46%
2020-2021 $722,960 1.1609 $8,393 +1.21%
2019-2020 $708,790 1.1699 $8,292 +1.94%
2018-2019 $694,897 1.1706 $8,134 +2.57%
2017-2018 $681,274 1.1641 $7,931 +2.22%
2016-2017 $667,916 1.1616 $7,759 +0.45%
Permits

Permit information for 4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/25/2013

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Fremont residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,337,500

-10.8% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$886

-6.4% 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)
Scribbles Learning Center NR Private PK-K 41 0.20
Scribbles Learning Center NR Private PK-K 41 0.20
Montessori School of Centerville NR Private PK-K 44 0.20
Montessori School of Centerville NR Private PK-K 44 0.20
Montessori School Of Centerville NR Private K-3 10 0.21
Oliveira Elementary School 6 Public TK-5 646 0.27
Oliveira Elementary School 6 Public TK-5 646 0.27
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Thornton Middle School 7 Public 6-8 1,302 0.15
Fremont Christian School NR Private PK-12 691 0.53
Holy Spirit Elementary School NR Private PK-8 285 0.54
Bethel Christian Academy NR Private K-8 45 0.64
Family Learning Center NR Private 1-12 0 0.70
Centerville Middle School 6 Public 6-8 946 0.73
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School NR Private PK-8 450 1.06
Crossroads High (Alternative) School 3 Public K-12 57 1.41
Newark Adult NR Public 0 1.42
Whiteford (June) Special Education Preschool NR Public 50 1.45
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Fremont Christian School NR Private PK-12 691 0.53
American High School 9 Public 9-12 2,501 0.56
Family Learning Center NR Private 1-12 0 0.70
Washington High School 8 Public 9-12 1,931 1.08
Crossroads High (Alternative) School 3 Public K-12 57 1.41
Bridgepoint High (Continuation) School 2 Public 9-12 62 1.41
Newark Adult NR Public 0 1.42
Whiteford (June) Special Education Preschool NR Public 50 1.45
Circle of Independent Learning School 5 Charter K-12 401 1.81
Young Adult Program NR Public 9-12 39 1.81

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Neighbors for 4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA

37037 Oak St, Fremont 37064 Holly St, Fremont 37175 Oak St, Fremont 37075 Holly St, Fremont 4583 Devonshire Cmn, Fremont 37088 Holly St, Fremont 37166 Holly St, Fremont 37139 Holly St, Fremont 37103 Oak St, Fremont 37163 Oak St, Fremont 37056 Holly St, Fremont 4616 Rothbury Cmn, Fremont 37163 Holly St, Fremont 4581 Devonshire Cmn, Fremont 37151 Oak St, Fremont 37155 Holly St, Fremont 4588 Rothbury Cmn, Fremont 37147 Holly St, Fremont 37061 Oak St, Fremont 37073 Oak St, Fremont

Nearby ZIP codes for 4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA

94043, Santa Clara County, CA 94539, Alameda County, CA 94541, Alameda County, CA 94542, Alameda County, CA 94544, Alameda County, CA 94545, Alameda County, CA 94552, Alameda County, CA 94555, Alameda County, CA 94560, Alameda County, CA 94566, Alameda County, CA 94568, Alameda County, CA 94586, Alameda County, CA 94587, Alameda County, CA 95002, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536?

The development at 4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536 was built in 1948.

What is the total square footage of 4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536?

4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536 has a total of 1,744 square feet.

When was 4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536 last sold and what was the sale price?

4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536 was last sold on 01/10/2014 for $572,000.

What is the assessed value of 4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536?

4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536 is currently assessed at $790,647.

What are the property taxes for 4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536?

The property taxes for 4240 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536 total $9,282.

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