Seller's Agent in 2025
Joe Schembri
Coldwell Banker Realty
(510) 608-7667
9 in this area
300 Total Sales
38318 Birch St Newark, CA 94560
Birch Grove Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,339
Sq Ft
7,830
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- Contemporary Architecture
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- No HOA
- 4-minute walk to Birch Grove Park
About This Home
As of February 2025Beautifully updated home on a premium lot located on a tree-lined street just across from Birch Grove Park. The modern floorplan offers two primary suites, a formal front living room with hardwood flooring, a formal dining room plus a large family room with a ledge stone fireplace & sliding glass door to the backyard patio. Updated kitchen with wood cabinetry, quality stainless steel appliances, view window over the double sink & large eat-in area. Spacious downstairs master suite w/2 separate closets, French doors to the backyard and bamboo flooring. Spacious upstairs master suite w/spa-like bathroom. Additional features include upgraded oiled wood flooring in dining room, family room & bedrooms, custom tile flooring in entryway, kitchen & hallway, skim coat finish on most interior walls, coffered ceilings in living room & master, custom crown molding throughout, shaker style doors w/upgraded hardware, highly updated bathrooms w/designer features. Entertainers delight huge backyard w/private side yard swimming pool, hot tub, spacious patio, garden area & custom tuff shed offering many possibilities. Close to shops, local eateries, parks, sports courts, Newpark Mall & schools. Great commute location w/easy access to 880, 84/Dumbarton Bridge & BART station.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #00890599 Listed on: 09/12/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1969
Lot Details
- 7,830 Sq Ft Lot
- Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Stone Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Electric Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Tile Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Pool
- In Ground Pool
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Newark Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 92A241616
Matterport 3D Tours
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 12, 2024
Closed on
Jan 29, 2025
Sold by
Pencovic Family Trust and Pencovic Tina Marie
Bought by
Zhang Zhizhong and Li Wanqing
Seller's Agent
Joe Schembri
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Yuanfang Lu
List Price
$1,748,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
2.97%
Views
102
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$46,269
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.85%
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,111,896
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$641,835
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 15, 2005
Sold by
Pencovic Larry and Pencovic Tina
Bought by
Pencovic Larry Joseph and Pencovic Tina Marie
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 21, 2000
Sold by
Robbins Philip O and Robbins Pamela M
Bought by
Pencovic Larry and Pencovic Tina
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$427,950
Interest Rate
10.12%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 23, 1998
Sold by
Robbins Phillip O and Robbins Pamela M
Bought by
Robbins Phillip O and Robbins Pamela M
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,800,000 | Fidelity National Title Compan | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $535,000 | New Century Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,120,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $427,950 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $100,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2025 02/05/25 | Sold | $1,800,000 | +3.0% | $770 / Sq Ft |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,748,000 | -- | -- |
| 08/19/2024 08/19/24 | For Sale | $1,748,000 | -- | $747 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,792 | $799,100 | $241,830 | $564,270 |
| 2024 | $9,792 | $783,295 | $237,088 | $553,207 |
| 2023 | $9,530 | $774,802 | $232,440 | $542,362 |
| 2022 | $9,414 | $752,614 | $227,884 | $531,730 |
| 2021 | $9,176 | $737,720 | $223,416 | $521,304 |
| 2020 | $9,069 | $737,084 | $221,125 | $515,959 |
| 2019 | $8,937 | $722,634 | $216,790 | $505,844 |
| 2018 | $8,805 | $708,467 | $212,540 | $495,927 |
| 2017 | $8,581 | $694,578 | $208,373 | $486,205 |
| 2016 | $8,497 | $680,963 | $204,289 | $476,674 |
| 2015 | $8,468 | $670,740 | $201,222 | $469,518 |
| 2014 | $8,240 | $657,605 | $197,281 | $460,324 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Joe Schembri
-
Yuanfang Lu
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Yuanfang Lu
(408) 833-9462
1 in this area
13 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41070283
APN: 092A-2416-016-00
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