Property Overview:
7412 Birkdale Dr is a single-family home in Newark, CA, built in 1963. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,612 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, a step-down family room, and an enclosed sunroom with hot tub. The estimated home value is $1,106,000 (sold for $565,000 in 2015).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 7.2% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 10.5% (slightly lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Lincoln Elementary, Newark Junior High, Bridgepoint High (Continuation), and Crossroads High (Alternative).- Average SAT score: 1000 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 56.8% white-collar jobs, 43.2% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.0% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 42,218 (13.2% growth since 2000).
- 77.1% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (14.98%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.85%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 47.8°F (January), 80.4°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 18.1 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $77,621.
- Average annual spending: $58,229.
Property Features:
- Single-story layout with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
- Step-down family room and enclosed sunroom with hot tub.
- Granite kitchen counters, stainless steel appliances, and large center island.
- Spacious living room with fireplace and dual pane windows.
- Large rear yard with new decking and an incredible permaculture food forest featuring 28 fruit tree varieties.
- New wall-to-wall carpets, tile entry hall flooring, and mirrored closet doors.
- Substantially renovated in 2016 and 2019:
- Luxury plank floors, new drywall texture, crisp baseboards.
- Chef’s kitchen with commercial gas range and high-power exhaust hood.
- Ultrasonic electric ember fireplace with herringbone tile hearth and craftsman trim.
- Modern bathrooms with Grohle fixtures and floor-to-ceiling tile showers.
- Upgraded infrastructure: newer furnace, roof, plumbing, electrical, and dual pane windows.
- Premium connectivity: CAT6 cable for gigabit wired internet.
- Detached, climate-controlled office (also hardwired for internet)—ideal for work from home.
Location Benefits:
- Commuter-friendly: Easy access to major highways and public transportation.
- Family-oriented community with a high percentage of families with children.
- Safe, growing neighborhood with strong schools and a vibrant, diverse population.
- Perfect for entertaining and outdoor living with a large, productive garden and modern amenities.