Contra Costa County property record for 1540 1st St, Richmond, CA 94801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,973 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Oct 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $13,592 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale Mar 2024 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 409-060-036-4 |
| Primary APN | 409-060-036-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Lot Area | 4,973 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 1540 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94801-1566 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | P1 |
| Legal Description | TRUMANS ADDN LOT 281 & POR LOT 280 BLK 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRUMANS ADD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 281 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 365002 |
1540 1st St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2026.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of October 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 FRANCES ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-3742 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE C |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back CAROL DORHAM |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026108581 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1540 1ST ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1566 |
| Document Number | 0000108581 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026108581 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE C |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $37,774.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 FRANCES ST, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901-3742 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1540 1ST ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1566 |
| Document Number | 0000022559 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 198 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-022559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 320 SANFORD AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1916 |
| Document Number | 0000022560 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-022560 |
| Name | CAROL DORHAM |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1540 1ST ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1566 |
| Document Number | 0000022558 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 198 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-022558 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 1st St was $13,592.
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 | $546,210 (+2%) Land $416,160 Building $130,050 | |
| 2025 | $13,592.00 | $535,500 Land $408,000 Building $127,500 |
| 2023 | $1,430.00 (+3.03%) | $22,958 Land $6,563 Building $16,395 |
| 2022 | $1,388.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1540 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 6 (1982–2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2000 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 1540 1st 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 692 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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