Alameda County
Newark Real Estate
Small-Town Heart, Big-City Access
Explore homes for sale in Newark, CA. A tight-knit community with wetland trails and easy freeway access — guided by Harv Balu, REALTOR®.
49,468
Population
$1.12M
Median Home Price
16
Avg Days on Market
42
Walk Score
Living in Newark
Newark is a welcoming, family-oriented city nestled between Fremont and the San Francisco Bay. Its compact size gives it a neighborhood feel while providing fast access to both Silicon Valley and the East Bay via I-880 and the Dumbarton Bridge.
The Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge borders the city, offering miles of wetland trails for birding and cycling. Residents enjoy a lower price point relative to neighboring Fremont while still benefiting from strong Alameda County schools.
Newark Neighborhoods
Old Town Newark
The city's historic core centered on Thornton Avenue with local shops, restaurants, and community events.
- Walkable downtown corridor
- Annual Newark Days festival
- Affordable starter homes
Birch Grove / Lakeshore
Established residential area featuring mature landscaping and proximity to parks.
- Birch Grove Park & aquatic center
- Well-maintained single-family homes
- Family-friendly streets
Newark Bayside
A large master-planned development bringing thousands of new homes, parks, and retail to the city's western edge.
- New construction townhomes & condos
- Adjacent to wildlife refuge trails
- Modern community amenities
Why Live in Newark?
- 1Affordable entry point in the Tri-City area
- 2Direct Dumbarton Bridge access to the Peninsula
- 3Miles of bayfront trails and wildlife preserves
- 4Tight-knit community with strong civic engagement
- 5Major new housing at Newark Bayside
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