181 Espee Ave, Richmond, CA 94801 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 181 Espee Ave, Richmond, CA 94801

Property Summary

Property Type	Quadplex
Details	3,434 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size	0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$275,000 (Jan 2010)
Tax Bill	$9,875 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Transfer Apr 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`540-200-024-3`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`540-200-024-3`
Alternative APN	`540-200-024`

Interior

Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,434 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	3,434 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1985
Effective Year Built	Effective 1988
Architectural Style	Quadruplex
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Garage Type	Carport
Carport	Carport
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address	181 ESPEE AVE, 187
City	RICHMOND
State	CA
Zip	94801-3652
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex
Local Zoning Code	MFR 1
Legal Description	PCL MAP 111 PG 40 PCL B
Legal Tract	111PM40
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	WEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	377000

Owner

181 Espee Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	23 CORTE PLACIDA, GREENBRAE, CA 94904-1319
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 29, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Apr 29, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 6, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 6, 2010 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 23, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20101572
Last Transfer Date	Apr 27, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000129498
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Apr 29, 2021
Property Address	181 ESPEE AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3652
Document Number	0000129498
Map Reference	MB 111 PG 40
Instrument Date	Apr 27, 2021
Instrument	2021-129498
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 19, 2025
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	23 CORTE PLACIDA, GREENBRAE, CA 94904-1319
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Apr 29, 2021
Property Address	181 ESPEE AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3652
Document Number	0000129499
Map Reference	MB 111 PG 40
Instrument Date	Apr 26, 2021
Instrument	2021-129499
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 19, 2025
Title Company	FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	23 CORTE PLACIDA, GREENBRAE, CA 94904-1319
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000129500
Date	Apr 29, 2021
Instrument	2021-129500

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	May 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 181 Espee Ave was $9,875.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Municipality	Richmond City
Unified School District	West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$362,058 (+2%) Land $65,823 Building $296,235
2025	$9,875.00	$354,960 Land $64,533 Building $290,427
2023	$9,413.00 (+3.18%)	$341,178 (+2%) Land $62,028 Building $279,150
2022	$9,123.00	$334,489 Land $60,812 Building $273,677

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 181 Espee Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.

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	1 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Apr 1979 · tidal / storm surge

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

The area around 181 Espee Ave 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 758 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 in parts of the area	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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