Contra Costa County property record for 240 5th St, Richmond, CA 94801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,496 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,825 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,518 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 538-220-022-7 |
| Primary APN | 538-220-022-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 638 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 2,825 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 240 5TH ST |
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| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94801-3034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CITY OF RICHMOND 36 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 377000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025109347 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026983 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 240 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3034 |
| Document Number | 0000109347 |
| Map Reference | MB D PG 74 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 109347 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 240 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3034 |
| Document Number | 0000109348 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 109348 |
| Name | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
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 | $540,000 (+156.76%) Land $360,000 Building $180,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,518.00 (+2.85%) | $210,314 (+4.04%) Land $64,594 Building $145,720 |
| 2023 | $4,393.00 (+2.42%) | $202,149 Land $62,087 Building $140,062 |
| 2022 | $4,289.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 816 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 | 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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