Contra Costa County property record for 2500 Downer Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,295 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,880 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $538,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $10,056 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 528-330-001-9 |
| Primary APN | 528-330-001-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,295 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,295 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Lot Area | 3,880 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 2500 DOWNER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94804-1438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR3 |
| Legal Description | SCHAPIRO CENTRAL 1 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHAPIROS CENTRAL |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 374000 |
2500 Downer Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2500 DOWNER AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Jun 26, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201971886 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000101671 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2500 DOWNER AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1438 |
| Document Number | 0000071886 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 111 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-071886 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2500 DOWNER AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1438 |
| Document Number | 0000071887 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-071887 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
| Document Number | 0000071888 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-071888 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2500 DOWNER AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1438 |
| Document Number | 0000101671 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 101671 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | PO BOX 1048 RICHMOND CA 948020048, RICHMOND, CA 94802-0048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2500 Downer Ave was $10,056.
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 | $612,146 (+2%) Land $375,481 Building $236,665 | |
| 2025 | $10,056.00 | $600,144 Land $368,119 Building $232,025 |
| 2023 | $9,700.00 (+1.72%) | $576,841 Land $353,825 Building $223,016 |
| 2022 | $9,536.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2500 Downer Ave 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 2500 Downer 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 1,047 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 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, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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