Contra Costa County property record for 161 Berk Pl, Richmond, CA 94804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,717 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,594 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 513-185-040-5 |
| Primary APN | 513-185-040-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,717 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 933 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 161 BERK PL |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94804-4215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | T05257 L0028 B |
| Legal Tract | 05257 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 382000 |
161 Berk Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2010.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 BERK PL, RICHMOND, CA 94804-4215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000147564 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Berk Pl was $5,594 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $297,577 (+2%) Land $90,165 Building $207,412 | |
| 2025 | $5,594.00 Homeowner's exemption | $291,744 Land $88,398 Building $203,346 |
| 2023 | $5,421.00 (+2.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $280,416 Land $84,966 Building $195,450 |
| 2022 | $5,303.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 161 Berk Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 | 2 (1982–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1996 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides |
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 161 Berk Pl is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 867 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.
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