Alameda County property record for 5439 McDonald Ave, Newark, CA 94560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,458 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 92A-775-62 |
| Primary APN | 92A-775-62 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Street Address | 5439 MCDONALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94560-1909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00043 BLK: TR: 2257 |
| Legal Tract | 2257 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREMONT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4013 |
| Census Tract | 444100 |
5439 McDonald Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 1997.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5439 MCDONALD AVE, NEWARK, CA 94560-1909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000196285 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5439 McDonald Ave was $3,458 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 | $237,757 (-0.92%) Land $132,433 Building $112,324 | ||
| 2025 | $3,458.00 Homeowner's exemption | $239,959 Land $129,837 Building $110,122 | |
| 2023 | $3,280.00 Homeowner's exemption | $230,642 Land $124,796 Building $105,846 | $926,460 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5439 McDonald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5439 McDonald Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 760 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| RobinsonHSS Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Tekify Fiber & Wireless Fixed Wireless | 600 / 130 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet.
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