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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Oakley - Town vs. County Stats

Avg Price in Oakley: $819,400 / County Avg $1,078,800

76%

Avg Sq. Ft. in Oakley: 2,288 / County Avg 1,997

115%

Avg Price per/sqft in Oakley:$358 / County Avg $540

66%

Avg Year Built in Oakley: 2000 / County Avg 1980

101%

Avg Days on Website in Oakley: 78 / County Avg 65

120%

Oakley Real Estate Market Health

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Neighborhoods in Oakley CA
Emerson Ranch
Magnolia Park
Neroly
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Vintage Parkway
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