$2,728,000
SOLD APR 9, 2026

39438 Humpback Whale Rd Newark, CA 94560

Birch Grove Neighborhood
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,490 Sq Ft
4,800 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 9, 2026

$782 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

22 on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

About This Home

As of April 2026

Rare executive home in Newark’s sought-after Sanctuary Village, one of the Bay Area’s few newer single-family communities offering modern construction and a vibrant neighborhood lifestyle. Built in 2019, this beautifully maintained residence offers 3,490 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space with a desirable multi-generational layout. The main level features a private guest suite with sitting area and kitchenette, while the dramatic great room opens to the backyard through four-panel stacked doors for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The gourmet kitchen includes premium Thermador appliances, upgraded cabinetry, elegant counters, and a walk-in pantry. Upstairs offers a versatile loft, junior suite, and luxurious primary retreat with sitting area, spa-like bath, and private balcony. Highlights include owned solar, dual-zone HVAC, Level-2 EV charger, enhanced insulation, epoxy garage flooring, and over $100K in builder upgrades. Convenient Silicon Valley commute and a friendly community atmosphere make this an exceptional place to call home. Take an online tour of the home here:

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Huili Liao

Keller Williams Thrive License #02216332 Listed on: 03/05/2026

Keller Williams Thrive

Co-Listed By

Yuan Wen

License #02182749

Last Buyer's Agent

Celine Chu

License #02431116

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2019

Lot Details

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $139 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Association fees include security/gate fee, ground maintenance, street
  • Association Phone (800) 232-7517
  • Sanctuary Village Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 90120266

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2019

Lot Details

4,800 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$139 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2019
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MLL39091
  • Subdivision Name: Sanctuary Village
  • Directions: Cherry to Sea Turtle to Humpback Whale
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Wood
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Microwave, Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • Lot Features: Level, Back Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer, Upper Level
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Playground
  • Association Fee: 139
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 800-232-7517
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Security/Gate Fee, Maintenance Grounds, Street

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4800
  • Parcel Number: 90120266

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2019
Sold by
D R Horton Bay Inc
Bought by
Zhuang Yan and Chen Hetian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,267,325
Outstanding Balance
$1,070,285
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,609,320
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,615,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,267,325 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/09/2026 04/09/26 Sold $2,728,000 +1.8% $782 / Sq Ft
03/27/2026 03/27/26 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2026 03/05/26 For Sale $2,680,000 -- $768 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $20,845 $1,759,102 $529,863 $1,236,239
2024 $20,845 $1,724,479 $519,476 $1,212,003
2023 $20,322 $1,697,533 $509,291 $1,188,242
2022 $20,118 $1,657,251 $499,306 $1,164,945
2021 $19,608 $1,624,629 $489,519 $1,142,110
2020 $19,578 $1,614,900 $484,500 $1,130,400
2019 $8,216 $645,200 $645,200 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Huili Liao

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Huili Liao

    Keller Williams Thrive

    (510) 371-1269

    2 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Huili Liao
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  • Y

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Yuan Wen

    (415) 361-8876

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Yuan Wen
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Celine Chu

    (408) 850-6900

    1 in this area

    1 Total Sale

    Celine Chu
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41123597

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 901-0202-066-00

California Alameda County Newark 94560 Birch Grove

39438 Humpback Whale Rd, Newark, CA

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