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$1,853,509$564 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $735,000 on Jul 27, 2011

5557 FORBES DR

NEWARK, CA 94560
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,289 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.9M
$1.7M low$2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$735,000 · Jul 27, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,310 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$934,607 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$282,482
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$659,125
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$916,151
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,850,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2001
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Birch Grove Primary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.8 mi
M
Newark Junior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Newark Memorial High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Newark Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94560These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.44
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.441

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.47,030
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,659 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$146,785
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$180,676
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

5557 Forbes Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Newark 94560
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Newark 94560
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Newark 94560
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Alameda County

What homes are worth in Newark 94560

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$515K$2.3M

This home is worth more than 95% of homes in Newark 94560.

How it measures up in Newark 94560

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newark 94560.

Estimated value$1,853,509
CheaperTypical $1,115,231Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$564
CheaperTypical $707Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area3,289 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,541 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 5557 Forbes Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewark 94560Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,853,50995% of homes88% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56412% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than3,289 ft²98% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac48% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than200079% of homes88% of homes

About 5557 Forbes Dr

How much is 5557 Forbes Dr, Newark, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5557 Forbes Dr, Newark, CA is $1,853,509 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,663,371 to $2,043,647. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5557 Forbes Dr, Newark, CA last sell?

5557 Forbes Dr, Newark, CA last sold on Jul 27, 2011 for $735,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5557 Forbes Dr, Newark, CA?

5557 Forbes Dr, Newark, CA has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,289 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 5557 Forbes Dr, Newark, CA built?

5557 Forbes Dr, Newark, CA was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5557 Forbes Dr, Newark, CA?

5557 Forbes Dr, Newark, CA is assigned to Birch Grove Primary School (elementary), rated A-; Newark Junior High School (middle), rated B-; Newark Memorial High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Newark Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5557 Forbes Dr, Newark, CA compare to other homes in Newark 94560?

Among the 14,804 homes in Newark 94560, it is worth more than 95% of them ($1,853,509 against a typical $1,115,231), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($564 against a typical $707), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,289 ft² against a typical 1,541 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (2000 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 88% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5557 Forbes Dr, Newark, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5557 Forbes Dr, Newark, CA was $11,310. The county assessed it at $934,607.

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