Alameda County property record for 38454 Birch St, Newark, CA 94560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,414 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $686,000 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $11,343 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 92A-2416-52 |
| Primary APN | 92A-2416-52 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,414 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 38454 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94560-4821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00037 BLK: TR: 2512 |
| Legal Tract | 2512 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREMONT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 444601 |
38454 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2006.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38454 BIRCH ST, NEWARK, CA 94560-4821 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006442195 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 28, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000195196 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38454 Birch St was $11,343.
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 | $937,397 (+2%) Land $281,219 Building $656,178 | ||
| 2025 | $11,343.00 | $919,020 Land $275,706 Building $643,314 | |
| 2023 | $10,856.00 | $883,341 Land $265,002 Building $618,339 | $1,071,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38454 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 38454 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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