Contra Costa County property record for 38 Washington Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,932 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,841 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 558-132-014-9 |
| Primary APN | 558-132-014-9 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 4,932 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,932 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 38 WASHINGTON AVE |
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| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94801-4404 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C2CD |
| Legal Description | NICHOLL SUBN LOT 6 BLOCK M |
| Legal Subdivision | NICHOLL SUB |
| Legal Block | M |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1059 |
| Census Tract | 378000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Point Richmond Historic District listed 1979 · 339 contributing resources · NRIS 79000472 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
38 Washington Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2025.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 RAINBOW CIR, DANVILLE, CA 94506-4431 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000134830 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 38 WASHINGTON AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801-4404 |
| Document Number | 0000134830 |
| Map Reference | MB D PG 110 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 134830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 45 RAINBOW CIR, DANVILLE, CA 94506-4431 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Washington Ave was $14,841.
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 | $1,280,000 (+37.98%) Land $305,000 Building $975,000 | |
| 2025 | $14,841.00 | $927,666 Land $220,763 Building $706,903 |
| 2023 | $14,243.00 (-0.38%) | $891,646 Land $212,192 Building $679,454 |
| 2022 | $14,297.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 38 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1983–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
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 38 Washington Ave 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 |
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| 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 297 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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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