38318 Birch St, Newark, CA 94560, USA


Property Overview:

38318 Birch St is a single-family home in Newark, CA, built in 1969. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,339 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, a resort-like backyard with a private inground swimming pool and hot tub, and a custom finished shed. The estimated home value is $1,185,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 7.2% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 10.5% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Birch Grove Primary, Newark Memorial High, Circle of Independent Learning, and Newark Junior High.

    • Average SAT score: 1000 (above state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 56.8% white-collar jobs, 43.2% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.0% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 42,218 (13.2% growth since 2000).
    • 77.1% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (14.98%), followed by 35-44 years (14.85%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 47.8°F (January), 80.4°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 18.1 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $77,621.
    • Average annual spending: $58,229.

Property Features:

  • Two primary suites (one upstairs, one downstairs), each with spa-like bathrooms.
  • Open floorplan: Formal living room with hardwood flooring, formal dining room, and large family room with ledge stone fireplace.
  • Updated kitchen: Wood cabinetry, quality stainless steel appliances, view window over double sink, and large eat-in area.
  • Upgraded flooring: Oiled wood, bamboo, and custom tile throughout.
  • Designer bathrooms: Highly updated with custom features.
  • Coffered ceilings and custom crown molding throughout.
  • Entertainer’s backyard:
    • Private side yard swimming pool and hot tub
    • Spacious patio and garden area
    • Custom finished shed (ideal for office/craft room)
  • Premium lot: Approx. 8,320 sq. ft. on a tree-lined street across from Birch Grove Park.

Location Benefits:

  • Close to shops, local eateries, parks, sports courts, Newpark Mall, and schools.
  • Excellent commute location: Easy access to I-880, 84/Dumbarton Bridge, and BART station.
  • Vibrant, family-friendly community with strong growth and amenities.

Price and Status History

date type price
2000-10-02 For Sale 549950
2000-12-29 Sold 535000
2023-10-12 Off Market NaN
2024-09-12 For Sale 1748000
2024-12-23 Pending NaN
2025-01-29 Sold 1800000
2025-02-05 Sold 1800000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
THORO SYSTEMS PRODUCTS NEWARK 38403 Cherry Street, Newark, CA 94560-4716, USA N N NF 0 CAD066572363 0.47
PETERBILT MOTORS 38801 Cherry Street, Newark, CA 94560-4939, USA N N NF 0 CAD009120734 0.54
SUN MICROSYSTEMS, NEWARK INTERSECTION Mowry Avenue, Newark, CA 94560, USA N N NF 0 CAN000905776 0.68
UNION PACIFIC VERMICULITE RAIL SPUR 6851 Smith Avenue, Newark, CA 94560-4223, USA N N RO 0 CAN000905932 0.70
CERRO METAL PROD CALIF WORKS 6707 Mowry Avenue, Newark, CA 94560, USA N N NF 0 CAD009125923 0.72
FULLER H B CO 6925 Central Avenue, Newark, CA 94560-3940, USA N N NF 0 CAD046414694 0.93

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
INTERNATIONAL PAPER CO 38083 Cherry Street, Newark, CA 94560-4524, USA 1 1987 N/A 94560NTRNT38083 0.51
OATEY CO 6600 Smith Avenue, Newark, CA 94560-4220, USA 30 2003 N/A 94560TYCMP6600S 0.54
PABCO GYPSUM 37851 Cherry Street, Newark, CA 94560-4348, USA 6 2008 N/A 94560PBCGY37851 0.55
PECHINEY PLASTIC PACKAGING PPNC 6590 Central Avenue, Newark, CA 94560-3933, USA 30 2001 N/A 94564MRCNN6590C 0.67
ROHM & HAAS DELAWARE VALLEY INC NEWARK 6800 Robertson Avenue, Newark, CA 94560, USA 20 1993 N/A 94560NCLCH6800R 0.70
SAFETY-KLEEN INC 6880 Smith Avenue, Newark, CA 94560-4224, USA 159 2023 Yes 94560VRGRN6880S 0.70
ARCH MIRROR WEST 6792 Central Avenue, Newark, CA 94560-3937, USA 26 2006 N/A 94560BYMRR6792C 0.80
INLAND CONTAINER CORP 37333 Cedar Boulevard, Newark, CA 945600565, USA 2 1988 N/A 94560NLNDC37333 0.83
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC - NEWARK BRANCH 6775 Central Avenue, Newark, CA 94560-3936, USA 34 2011 Yes 94560MTHSN6775C 0.83
AGILENT TECHS 39201 Cherry Street, Newark, CA 94560-4967, USA 16 2000 N/A 94560VNTKN39201 0.85

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

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