Contra Costa County property record for 243 1st St, Richmond, CA 94801
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,156 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $735,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $16,059 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 538-182-005-8 |
| Primary APN | 538-182-005-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,156 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,156 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Street Address | 243 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94801-3442 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CITY OF RICHMOND LOTS 9 & 10 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 377000 |
243 1st St, a quadplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 1ST ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3442 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BAY EQUITY LLC |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020256448 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000070794 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 243 1ST ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3442 |
| Document Number | 0000256448 |
| Map Reference | MB D PG 74 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-256448 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 | 243 1ST ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3442 |
| Document Number | 0000256449 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-256449 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 243 1ST ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3442 |
| Document Number | 0000142680 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 243 1ST ST RICHMOND CA 948013442, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3442 |
| Document Number | 0000142680 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 142680 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IRVING, TX 75063 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 5, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 243 1st St was $16,059.
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 | $811,494 (+2%) Land $270,497 Building $540,997 | |
| 2025 | $16,059.00 | $795,584 Land $265,194 Building $530,390 |
| 2023 | $15,335.00 (+2.38%) | $764,694 Land $254,898 Building $509,796 |
| 2022 | $14,978.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 243 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 243 1st St 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.
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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