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2872 Howard St, Richmond, CA 94804 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 2872 Howard St, Richmond, CA 94804

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,399 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.099 acres (4,300 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$115,000 (Jun 1994)
Tax Bill$4,736 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Transfer
Sep 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN526-321-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN526-321-003
Alternative APN
  • 526-321-003-0

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,399 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,620 sqft
1st Floor Area1,399 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area4,300 sqft (0.099 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area221 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2872 HOWARD ST
CityRICHMOND
StateCA
Zip94804-1130
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSFR3
Legal DescriptionANDRADE HOME 3&4 8
Legal SubdivisionANDRADE HOME
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number3,4
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract372000

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2872 HOWARD ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1130
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 27, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 27, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 30, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 30, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1994172063
Last Transfer DateSep 18, 2021
Transfer Doc0000267157
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateSep 27, 2021
Property Address2872 HOWARD ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1130
Document Number0000267158
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 50
Instrument DateSep 18, 2021
Instrument2021-267158
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2872 HOWARD ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1130

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateSep 27, 2021
Property Address2872 HOWARD ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1130
Document Number0000267157
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 50
Instrument DateSep 18, 2021
Instrument2021-267157
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address2872 HOWARD ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1130

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityRichmond City
Unified School DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$237,747 (+2%) Land $130,354 Building $107,393
2025$4,736.00 (+3%) Homeowner's exemption$233,087 (+4.04%) Land $127,799 Building $105,288
2023$4,598.00 (+2.43%) Homeowner's exemption$224,038 Land $122,838 Building $101,200
2022$4,489.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 673 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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