Contra Costa County property record for 248 Chesley Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,135 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $15,130 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 561-171-008-7 |
| Primary APN | 561-171-008-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,135 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,135 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 248 CHESLEY AVE, 254 |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94801-1560 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Legal Description | WALLS 2ND ADDN LOTS 11 TO 14 BLK 207 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 207 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-14 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 365002 |
248 Chesley Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 32434 CELESTE CT, UNION CITY, CA 94587-4846 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201865733 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 248 CHESLEY AVE # 254, 254, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1560 |
| Document Number | 0000065733 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 65733 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $770.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3234 CELESTE CT UNION CITY CA 94587, UNION CITY, CA 94587 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 248 Chesley Ave was $15,130.
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 | $812,405 (+2%) Land $464,232 Building $348,173 | |
| 2025 | $15,130.00 | $796,477 Land $455,130 Building $341,347 |
| 2023 | $14,430.00 (+1.81%) | $765,550 (+2%) Land $437,457 Building $328,093 |
| 2022 | $14,173.00 | $750,540 Land $428,880 Building $321,660 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 248 Chesley Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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 248 Chesley 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 |
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| 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 692 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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