1738 4th St, Richmond, CA 94801 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1738 4th St, Richmond, CA 94801

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 740 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.057 acres (2,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$289,000 (Jul 2016)
Tax Bill$4,965 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2017 Mortgage
Apr 2019 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN409-161-023

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN409-161-023
Alternative APN
  • 409-161-023-0

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area740 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area740 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Lot Area2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1738 4TH ST
CityRICHMOND
StateCA
Zip94801-1616
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeP1
Legal DescriptionNR LAND & FERRY #1 LT 32 BLK 14
Legal SubdivisionNORTH RICHMOND LAND & FERRY CO
Legal Tract1
Legal Block14
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3030
Census Tract365002

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1738 4TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1616
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 1, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC
Apr 24, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC
Oct 29, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC
Jan 25, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
MOUNTAIN WEST FIN'L

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 15, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 15, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 13, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2016140944
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1738 4TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1616
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyPACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000074569
DateMay 1, 2017
Instrument2017-074569
Lender
NameMOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressREDLANDS, CA 92374
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2047

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1738 4TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1616
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyPACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000057007
DateApr 24, 2019
Instrument2019-057007
Lender
NameMOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressREDLANDS, CA 92374
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2049

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1738 4TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1616
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyPACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2221 AMARYLLIS DR, RICHMOND, CA 94801

Mortgage

Document Number0000256042
DateOct 29, 2020
Instrument2020-256042
Lender
NameMOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressREDLANDS, CA 92374
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1738 4TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1616
Document Number0000020306
Instrument DateJan 25, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 18, 2020
Title CompanyPACIFIC COAST TITLE COMPANY, PACIFIC COAST TITLE CO.

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1738 4TH ST RICHMOND CA 948011616, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1616

Mortgage

Document Number0000020306
DateFeb 3, 2020
Instrument20306
Lender
NameMOUNTAIN WEST FIN'L
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressREDLANDS, CA 92374
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 2, 2050

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$308,843 (+2%) Land $130,214 Building $178,629
2025$4,965.00 (+4.81%) Homeowner's exemption$302,788 (+4.04%) Land $127,661 Building $175,127
2023$4,737.00 (+1.67%) Homeowner's exemption$291,032 Land $122,704 Building $168,328
2022$4,659.00

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 692 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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