Contra Costa County property record for 289 Espee Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,619 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,957 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,264 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 540-470-034-5 |
| Primary APN | 540-470-034-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,619 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 849 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 770 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Lot Area | 4,957 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 251 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 289 ESPEE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94801-3235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | T7708 L20 & POR L21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 7708 |
| Legal Tract | 7708 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 377000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 289 ESPEE AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201615433 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000282925 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 289 ESPEE AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3235 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE SAN JOSE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000157692 |
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| Date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-157692 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
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 | $410,533 (+2%) Land $241,491 Building $169,042 | |
| 2025 | $7,264.00 (+3.4%) | $402,484 (+4.04%) Land $236,756 Building $165,728 |
| 2023 | $7,025.00 (+1.94%) | $386,857 Land $227,563 Building $159,294 |
| 2022 | $6,891.00 |
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 | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 715 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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