Contra Costa County property record for 1516 Poplar Ave, Richmond, CA 94805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,518 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $690,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $10,833 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 521-101-003-7 |
| Primary APN | 521-101-003-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,518 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,518 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 370 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1516 POPLAR AVE |
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| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94805-1663 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | EAST RICH HGTS #4 LOTS 9 & 10 BLK 123 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST RICHMOND HEIGHTS 04 |
| Legal Tract | 4 |
| Legal Block | 123 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 362000 |
1516 Poplar Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2019.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1516 POPLAR AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94805-1663 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PARKSIDE LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019115723 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000211786 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1516 POPLAR AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94805-1663 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1516 POPLAR AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94805-1663 |
| Document Number | 0000311433 |
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| Date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-311433 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1516 POPLAR AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94805-1663 |
| Document Number | 0000115723 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 115723 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $759.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1516 POPLAR AVE RICHMOND CA 948051663, RICHMOND, CA 94805-1663 |
| Document Number | 115724 |
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| Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 115724 |
| Name | PARKSIDE LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 24, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1516 Poplar Ave was $10,833 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $769,702 (+2%) Land $546,601 Building $223,101 | |
| 2025 | $10,833.00 Homeowner's exemption | $754,611 Land $535,884 Building $218,727 |
| 2023 | $10,361.00 (+1.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $725,311 Land $515,076 Building $210,235 |
| 2022 | $10,227.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1516 Poplar Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1516 Poplar Ave is moderate, ranking above 63% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · lower than 61% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 604 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 | 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.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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