Contra Costa County property record for 278 6th St, Richmond, CA 94801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,531 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,815 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $510,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $9,971 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 538-231-044-8 |
| Primary APN | 538-231-044-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,531 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 747 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 4,815 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 278 6TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94801-3036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | T05255 L0044 B |
| Legal Tract | 05255 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 377000 |
278 6th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2005.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of October 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 6TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3036 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005169303 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 6th St was $9,971 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $600,000 (-) Land $211,763 Building $388,237 | |
| 2025 | $9,971.00 Homeowner's exemption | $600,000 Land $211,763 Building $388,237 |
| 2023 | $9,435.00 (+1.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $564,000 Land $199,057 Building $364,943 |
| 2022 | $9,323.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 278 6th 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 278 6th 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 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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