Alameda County property record for 38329 Birch St, Newark, CA 94560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,476 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,361 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Line of Credit Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 92A-2356-7 |
| Primary APN | 92A-2356-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,476 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,500 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 38329 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94560-4818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00007 BLK: AR: 092A PAGE: 2356 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWARK |
| Legal Block | 102 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREMONT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 444601 |
38329 Birch St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2003.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38329 BIRCH ST, NEWARK, CA 94560-4818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TCF NAT'L BK |
| Jan 24, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREMONT BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997130166 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000050495 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 38329 BIRCH ST, NEWARK, CA 94560-4818 |
| Document Number | 0000023598 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 38329 BIRCH ST NEWARK CA 945604818, NEWARK, CA 94560-4818 |
| Document Number | 0000023598 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23598 |
| Name | TCF NAT'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 30, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 38329 BIRCH ST, NEWARK, CA 94560-4818 |
| Document Number | 0000023597 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 38329 BIRCH ST NEWARK CA 945604818, NEWARK, CA 94560-4818 |
| Document Number | 0000023597 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23597 |
| Name | FREMONT BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIVERMORE, CA 94551 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 30, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38329 Birch St was $5,361 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Newark City |
| Unified School District | Newark Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $406,628 (+0.27%) Land $124,088 Building $289,540 | ||
| 2025 | $5,361.00 Homeowner's exemption | $405,518 Land $121,655 Building $283,863 | |
| 2023 | $5,107.00 Homeowner's exemption | $389,774 Land $116,932 Building $272,842 | $1,175,310 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38329 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 38329 Birch St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ALAMEDA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serves 344,000 people · EPA ID CA0110001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 634 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| RobinsonHSS Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Tekify Fiber & Wireless Fixed Wireless | 580 / 125 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Ridge Wireless, Sail Internet.
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