Contra Costa County property record for 240 Alamo Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,527 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,979 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Dec 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 561-161-002-2 |
| Primary APN | 561-161-002-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,527 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,527 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Street Address | 240 ALAMO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94801-1837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1CD |
| Legal Description | WALLS 2ND ADDN 5TO8217 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 217 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-8 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 365002 |
240 Alamo Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2025.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2849 CANTERBURY DR, SAN PABLO, CA 94806-2602 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Woman |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000134306 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 240 ALAMO AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1837 |
| Document Number | 0000134306 |
| Map Reference | VOL 6 PG 140 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 134306 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2849 CANTERBURY DR, RICHMOND, CA 94806-2602 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 240 ALAMO AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1837 |
| Document Number | 0000134307 |
| Map Reference | VOL 6 PG 140 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 134307 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2849 CANTERBURY DR, RICHMOND, CA 94806-2602 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 240 Alamo Ave was $1,979.
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 | $525,000 (+670.86%) Land $395,000 Building $130,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,979.00 Homeowner's exemption | $68,106 Land $8,342 Building $59,764 |
| 2023 | $1,874.00 (+2.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,464 Land $8,019 Building $57,445 |
| 2022 | $1,824.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 240 Alamo Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 (1997–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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.
The area around 240 Alamo 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 |
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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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