Contra Costa County property record for 237 Vernon Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 2,838 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $405,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,309 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 561-152-022-1 |
| Primary APN | 561-152-022-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,838 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,560 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,278 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,013 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 482 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 237 VERNON AVE |
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| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94801-1819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WALLS 2ND ADDN LOTS 26 27 & POR 28 BLK 235 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 235 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 378000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 270 EL NIDO RD, PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028-8111 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009278443 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000278443 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 237 VERNON AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1819 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | CORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 270 EL NIDO RD, PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028-8111 |
| Document Number | 0000058657 |
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| Date | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-058657 |
| Name | EAST WEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EL MONTE, CA 91731 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.62% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2033 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.62% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.62% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 12.6% |
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 | $138,233 (+2%) Land $32,908 Building $105,325 | |
| 2025 | $4,309.00 (+39.09%) | $135,523 (+4.04%) Land $32,263 Building $103,260 |
| 2023 | $3,098.00 (-19.24%) | $130,262 Land $31,011 Building $99,251 |
| 2022 | $3,836.00 |
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.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1983–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 204 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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