Contra Costa County property record for 121 S 16th St, Richmond, CA 94804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 928 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.059 acres (2,575 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,102 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 544-032-006-6 |
| Primary APN | 544-032-006-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 928 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,123 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,575 sqft (0.059 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 195 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 121 S 16TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94804-2515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | GRIFFIN WATROUS ADDN LOT 33 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRIFFIN WATROUS ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 379000 |
121 S 16th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 S 16TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-2515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage IMPAC MORTGAGE |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201774020 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000279362 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 121 S 16TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000279362 |
| Map Reference | MB F PG 138 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-279362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 121 S 16TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000279363 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-279363 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 121 S 16TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000074020 |
| Map Reference | MAP F PG138 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-074020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 121 S 16TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000074022 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-074022 |
| Name | IMPAC MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 121 S 16TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-2515 |
| Document Number | 0000074021 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 74021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2017 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 121 S 16TH ST RICHMOND CA 948042515, RICHMOND, CA 94804-2515 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 121 S 16th St was $8,102.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Richmond City |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $474,082 (+2%) Land $350,067 Building $124,015 | |
| 2025 | $8,102.00 | $464,787 Land $343,203 Building $121,584 |
| 2023 | $7,826.00 (+1.86%) | $446,740 Land $329,877 Building $116,863 |
| 2022 | $7,683.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 121 S 16th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 121 S 16th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 758 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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