Alameda County property record for 5566 McDonald Ave, Newark, CA 94560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $13,685 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 92A-775-50 |
| Primary APN | 92A-775-50 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 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 | 5566 MCDONALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94560-1912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00058 BLK: TR: 2257 |
| Legal Tract | 2257 |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREMONT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 444100 |
5566 McDonald Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5566 MCDONALD AVE, NEWARK, CA 94560-1912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021371848 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000361908 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5566 MCDONALD AVE, NEWARK, CA 94560-1912 |
| Document Number | 0000371848 |
| Map Reference | MB 44 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021371848 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3700 CASA VERDE ST APT 1514, 1514, SAN JOSE, CA 95134-3330 |
| Document Number | 0000371849 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021371849 |
| Name | TECHNOLOGY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.37% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.37% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 7.37% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5566 McDonald Ave was $13,685 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 | $1,145,459 (+1.38%) Land $432,968 Building $719,491 | ||
| 2025 | $13,685.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,129,866 Land $424,480 Building $705,386 | |
| 2023 | $13,069.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,083,000 Land $408,000 Building $675,000 | $1,039,410 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5566 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 5566 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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