Contra Costa County property record for 251 S 5th St, Richmond, CA 94804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 480 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,825 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,994 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 550-152-019 |
| Primary APN | 550-152-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 480 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Lot Area | 2,825 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Street Address | 251 S 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94804-2211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR3 |
| Legal Description | SANTA FE 30 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA FE |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4029 |
| Census Tract | 379000 |
251 S 5th St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2010.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 70692, RICHMOND, CA 94807-0692 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000194061 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 S 5th St was $1,994.
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 | $38,997 (+2%) Land $32,819 Building $6,178 | |
| 2025 | $1,994.00 | $38,233 Land $32,176 Building $6,057 |
| 2023 | $1,972.00 (+4.17%) | $36,751 Land $30,928 Building $5,823 |
| 2022 | $1,893.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 251 S 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2017 · other causes |
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 251 S 5th 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 |
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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 776 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 · 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 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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