1542 5th St, Richmond, CA 94801 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1542 5th St, Richmond, CA 94801

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.057 acres (2,500 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$400,000 (Jan 2018)
Tax Bill$7,049 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Mortgage
Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN409-110-017-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN409-110-017-4
Alternative APN
  • 409-110-017

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,256 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area650 sqft
2nd Floor Area606 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Lot Area2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1542 5TH ST
CityRICHMOND
StateCA
Zip94801-1926
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeP1
Legal DescriptionNR LAND & FERRY #2 LT 32 BLK 63
Legal SubdivisionNORTH RICHMOND LAND & FERRY CO
Legal Tract2
Legal Block63
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3035
Census Tract365002

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1542 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1926
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 28, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Jan 9, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
MOTIVE LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 9, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 9, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 23, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20182738
Prior Transfer DateOct 1, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc0000235325
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1542 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1926
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1542 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1926

Mortgage

Document Number0000128092
DateApr 28, 2021
Instrument2021-128092
Lender
NameAMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTHOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueMay 1, 2046

January 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJan 9, 2018
Property Address1542 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1926
Document Number0000002738
Instrument DateJan 3, 2018
Instrument2738
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$440.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1542 5TH ST RICHMOND CA 948011926, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1926

Mortgage

Document Number2739
DateJan 9, 2018
Instrument2739
Lender
NameMOTIVE LNDG
AddressFLINT, MI 48501-2026
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 8, 2048

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$464,228 (+2%) Land $162,479 Building $301,749
2025$7,049.00 (+4.62%)$455,127 (+4.04%) Land $159,294 Building $295,833
2023$6,738.00 (+1.45%)$437,456 Land $153,109 Building $284,347
2022$6,642.00

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
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims12 (1982–1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 12
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Feb 1986 · 7 claims

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land 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 475 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, Verizon.

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