1516 Scenic Ave, Richmond, CA 94805 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1516 Scenic Ave, Richmond, CA 94805

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,724 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,500 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$320,000 (Dec 2007)
Tax Bill$8,713 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Transfer
Feb 2024 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN521-113-003-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN521-113-003-3
Alternative APN
  • 521-113-003

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,724 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area872 sqft
Basement Area852 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Lot Area3,500 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 35 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area220 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address1516 SCENIC AVE
CityRICHMOND
StateCA
Zip94805-2069
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal DescriptionEAST RICH HGTS #4 LOT 7 BLK 130
Legal SubdivisionEAST RICHMOND HEIGHTS #4
Legal Block130
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract362000

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address155 BALDWIN AVE, CROCKETT, CA 94525-1511
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 15, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 15, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 22, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STEARNS LENDING LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 14, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 14, 2007 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 9, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2007337878
Last Transfer DateFeb 8, 2024
Transfer Doc0000014905
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateFeb 15, 2024
Property Address1516 SCENIC AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94805-2069
Document Number0000014905
Map ReferenceMB 8 PG 177
Instrument DateFeb 8, 2024
Instrument2024-014905
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address1516 SCENIC AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94805-2069

February 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateFeb 15, 2024
Property Address1516 SCENIC AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94805-2069
Document Number0000014906
Map ReferenceMB 8 PG 177
Instrument DateFeb 8, 2024
Instrument2024-014906
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address1516 SCENIC AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94805-2069

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1516 SCENIC AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94805-2069
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1516 ACENIC AVENUE, RICHMOND, CA 94805

Mortgage

Document Number0000020600
DateJan 22, 2021
Instrument2021-020600
Lender
NameSTEARNS LENDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLEWISVILLE, TX 75057
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueFeb 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
Unified School DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$600,890 (+2%) Land $334,937 Building $265,953
2025$8,713.00 (+4.59%) Homeowner's exemption$589,109 (+4.04%) Land $328,370 Building $260,739
2023$8,331.00 (+1.39%) Homeowner's exemption$566,235 Land $315,620 Building $250,615
2022$8,217.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1986)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimFeb 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 52% of the US · lower than 69% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 604 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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.

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