Contra Costa County property record for 279 Ruby Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,414 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $172,500 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,705 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 408-230-085-8 |
| Primary APN | 408-230-085-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 852 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Lot Area | 3,414 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 356 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 279 RUBY AVE |
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| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94801-1701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | P1 |
| Legal Description | T7903 L85 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 7903 |
| Legal Tract | 7903 |
| Legal Lot Number | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 365002 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 RUBY AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201218219 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 279 RUBY AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1701 |
| Document Number | 0000220355 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | TSI TITLE COMPANY/CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 279 RUBY AVE RICHMOND CA 948011701, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1701 |
| Document Number | 0000220355 |
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| Date | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 220355 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 21, 2047 |
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $220,988 (+2%) Land $42,526 Building $178,462 | |
| 2025 | $4,705.00 (+4.53%) | $216,656 (+4.04%) Land $41,693 Building $174,963 |
| 2023 | $4,501.00 (+1.9%) | $208,245 Land $40,075 Building $168,170 |
| 2022 | $4,417.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1982–2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2000 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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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