Alameda County property record for 8170 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA 94560
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 792 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,993 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 92-119-58 |
| Primary APN | 92-119-58 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 792 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8170 THORNTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEWARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94560-2727 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00058 BLK: AR: 0092 PAGE: 0119 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | FREMONT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 444304 |
8170 Thornton Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 1998.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35370 CEDAR BLVD, NEWARK, CA 94560-1207 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 14, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000177363 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8170 Thornton Ave was $3,993.
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 | $285,059 (+2%) Land $80,632 Building $204,427 | ||
| 2025 | $3,993.00 | $279,470 Land $79,051 Building $200,419 | |
| 2023 | $3,796.00 | $268,618 Land $75,981 Building $192,637 | $621,360 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8170 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 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 8170 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.
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