Alameda County property record for 6943 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA 94560
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,089 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,580 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer May 2026 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 92-31-18 |
| Primary APN | 92-31-18 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,089 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,680 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Street Address | 6943 THORNTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94560-3638 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00002 BLK: 0002 AR: 0501 PAGE: 1475 ;LOT: 00002 BLK: 0009 AR: 0501 PAGE: 1475 ;LOT: 00012 BLK: AR: 0092 PAGE: 0132 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWARK |
| Legal Block | 239 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-19 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREMONT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 444400 |
6943 Thornton Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37571 SKYSAIL ST, NEWARK, CA 94560-3544 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| May 28, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC |
| May 28, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202669941 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000069942 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 6943 THORNTON AVE, NEWARK, CA 94560-3638 |
| Document Number | 0000069943 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202669943 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 37571 SKYSAIL ST, NEWARK, CA 94560-3544 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 6943 THORNTON AVE, NEWARK, CA 94560-3638 |
| Document Number | 0000069942 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202669942 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 1167 RALEIGH PL, HAYWARD, CA 94544-3749 |
| Document Number | 0000069944, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202669944 |
| Name | VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000069945, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202669945 |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.3% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 6943 THORNTON AVE, NEWARK, CA 94560-3638 |
| Document Number | 0000069941 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202669941 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $94,435.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 37571 SKYSAIL ST, NEWARK, CA 94560-3544 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6943 Thornton Ave was $2,580.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $157,836 (+2%) Land $99,274 Building $58,562 | |
| 2025 | $2,580.00 | $154,742 Land $97,328 Building $57,414 |
| 2023 | $2,448.00 | $148,734 Land $93,549 Building $55,185 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 6943 Thornton 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 6943 Thornton 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 |
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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 458 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 | 600 / 130 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
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