Alameda County property record for 5661 Souza Ave, Newark, CA 94560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,051 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $59,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,352 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 92A-948-23 |
| Primary APN | 92A-948-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,051 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Street Address | 5661 SOUZA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94560-3146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00023 BLK: 0004 TR: 1461 |
| Legal Subdivision | 1461 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Tract | 1461 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREMONT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 444400 |
5661 Souza Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2006.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5661 SOUZA AVE, NEWARK, CA 94560-3146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006247293 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 19, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000247293 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5661 SOUZA AVE, NEWARK, CA 94560-3146 |
| Document Number | 0000082243 |
| Map Reference | MB 35 PG 46&47 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023082243 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 5661 SOUZA AVE, NEWARK, CA 94560-3146 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5661 SOUZA AVE, NEWARK, CA 94560-3146 |
| Document Number | 0000044305 |
| Map Reference | MB 35 PG 46&47 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023044305 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5661 SOUZA AVE, NEWARK, CA 94560-3146 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5661 Souza Ave was $1,352 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 | $50,765 (-10.36%) Land $21,505 Building $36,260 | ||
| 2025 | $1,352.00 Homeowner's exemption | $56,633 Land $21,084 Building $35,549 | |
| 2023 | $1,256.00 (+3.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $999,600 (+1,773%) Land $299,880 Building $699,720 | $989,550 |
| 2022 | $1,208.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,369 Land $19,869 Building $33,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5661 Souza Ave 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.
The area around 5661 Souza 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 663 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 | 650 / 150 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Sail Internet.
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