Alameda County property record for 7981 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA 94560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 897 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,576 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 92-84-12 |
| Primary APN | 92-84-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 897 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Street Address | 7981 THORNTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94560-2839 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00012 BLK: AR: 0092 PAGE: 0084 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWARK |
| Legal Block | 198 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREMONT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 444304 |
7981 Thornton Ave is held in a trust since September 2019.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37994 PARKMONT DR, FREMONT, CA 94536-5238 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000199843 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 7981 THORNTON AVE, NEWARK, CA 94560-2839 |
| Document Number | 0000199843 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 199843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 37994 PARKMONT DR FREMONT CA 945365238, FREMONT, CA 94536-5238 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7981 Thornton Ave was $2,576.
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 | $159,308 (+2%) Land $99,568 Building $59,740 | ||
| 2025 | $2,576.00 | $156,185 Land $97,616 Building $58,569 | |
| 2023 | $2,435.00 | $150,120 Land $93,825 Building $56,295 | $810,270 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7981 Thornton 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.
Wildfire risk around 7981 Thornton Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 628 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 | 580 / 125 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sail Internet.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures