Why is Newark, CA called Newark?

A Scottish land manager named the town after Newark Castle in Port Glasgow, Scotland, during the 1870s land promotion that preceded the railroad.

When was Newark, CA founded?

The townsite was platted in the late 1870s when the South Pacific Coast Railroad located its line and shops here; Newark incorporated as a city in 1955.

Is Newark, CA a good place to buy a home?

Newark offers Peninsula access at East Bay prices, a single unified school district, and geographically capped housing supply — three durable value drivers. Talk to a local broker about which neighborhood (Ardenwood side vs. Old Town) fits your budget.

Who is a good real estate agent in Newark, CA?

Adam Modzeleski is a Newark-based Broker/Owner (Rainbow Funding & Realty, est. 1983 in Newark), a 40-plus-year Newark resident, Menlo College professor, and former Newark Memorial history teacher.

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Livermore - Town vs. County Stats

Avg Price in Livermore: $1,294,700 / County Avg $1,135,600

114%

Avg Sq. Ft. in Livermore: 1,939 / County Avg 1,721

113%

Avg Price per/sqft in Livermore:$668 / County Avg $660

101%

Avg Year Built in Livermore: 1984 / County Avg 1967

101%

Avg Days on Website in Livermore: 47 / County Avg 57

82%

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Neighborhoods in Livermore CA
Alameda
Amber Ridge
Autumn Valley
Brighton
Brookmeadow Park
Carlton Square
Jensen
Jensen Tract
Leland Heights
Lindenwood
Livermore
Montage
Murietta
None
North Livermore
Northside
Not Listed
Old South Side
Other
Sage
Shadowbrook
South Livermore
Springtown
Summerset
Sunset East
Sunset West
Villa Chardonnay
Vineyard Terrace
Whispering Pines
Windmill Springs

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