Alameda County property record for 5688 Lafayette Ave, Newark, CA 94560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,255 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 92A-778-107 |
| Primary APN | 92A-778-107 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,400 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5688 LAFAYETTE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94560-1928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00157 BLK: TR: 2152 |
| Legal Tract | 2152 |
| Legal Lot Number | 157 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREMONT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 444100 |
5688 Lafayette Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2012.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5688 LAFAYETTE AVE, NEWARK, CA 94560-1928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000382783 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5688 LAFAYETTE AVE, NEWARK, CA 94560-1928 |
| Document Number | 0000135017 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 5688 LAFAYETTE AVE NEWARK CA 945601928, NEWARK, CA 94560-1928 |
| Document Number | 0000135017 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 135017 |
| Name | SAN MATEO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 10, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5688 Lafayette Ave was $4,255 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 | $308,469 (-0.26%) Land $93,596 Building $221,873 | ||
| 2025 | $4,255.00 Homeowner's exemption | $309,284 Land $91,761 Building $217,523 | |
| 2023 | $4,045.00 Homeowner's exemption | $297,275 Land $88,198 Building $209,077 | $1,013,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5688 Lafayette 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 5688 Lafayette 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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