Contra Costa County property record for 253 S 4th St, Richmond, CA 94804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,825 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,593 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 550-151-023-3 |
| Primary APN | 550-151-023-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 2,825 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 195 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 253 S 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94804-2203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SANTA FE LOT 30 BLK 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA FE |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 379000 |
253 S 4th St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2010.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5125 FRESNO AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94804-5412 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010151157 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000245390 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 S 4th St was $2,593.
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 | $78,395 (+2%) Land $13,062 Building $65,333 | |
| 2025 | $2,593.00 | $76,858 Land $12,806 Building $64,052 |
| 2023 | $2,547.00 (+3.41%) | $73,875 Land $12,309 Building $61,566 |
| 2022 | $2,463.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 253 S 4th 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 253 S 4th 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 208 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.
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