521 5th St, Richmond, CA 94801 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 521 5th St, Richmond, CA 94801

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,084 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size0.096 acres (4,200 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$403,000 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill$8,808 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Mortgage
Jan 2020 Mortgage
+ 7 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN534-291-018-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN534-291-018-8
Alternative APN
  • 534-291-018

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,084 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,084 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Lot Area4,200 sqft (0.096 acres)
Garage Area300 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address521 5TH ST
CityRICHMOND
StateCA
Zip94801-2615
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal DescriptionRICHMOND PARK TR LOT 6 BLK 1
Legal SubdivisionRICHMOND
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract376000

Owner

521 5th St is held in a trust since April 2020.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address521 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2615
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 21, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Jan 8, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 20, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 30, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 10, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.
Jun 29, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
Sep 29, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage
AMY P OPFEL
Sep 29, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Feb 17, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 29, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 29, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 29, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2018104311
Last Transfer DateApr 25, 2020
Transfer Doc0000082211
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address521 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address521 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2615

Mortgage

Document Number0000016133
DateFeb 21, 2024
Instrument2024-016133
Lender
NameDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term299 Months
DueJan 1, 2049

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address521 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyTITLE CONNECT INC SANTA ANA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000003377
DateJan 8, 2020
Instrument2020-003377
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term343 Months
DueAug 1, 2048

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address521 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyTITLE CONNECT INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address521 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2615

Mortgage

Document Number0000017082
DateJan 20, 2021
Instrument2021-017082
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term336 Months
DueJan 1, 2049

April 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateApr 30, 2020
Property Address521 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2615
Document Number0000082211
Instrument DateApr 24, 2020
Instrument82211
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 3, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address521 STH ST RICHMOND CA 94801, RICHMOND, CA 94801

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateOct 10, 2019
Property Address521 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2615
Document Number0000171432
Instrument DateOct 4, 2019
Instrument171432
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2019
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address521 5TH ST RICHMOND CA 948012615, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2615

June 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJun 29, 2018
Property Address521 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2615
Document Number0000104311
Map ReferenceMB E PG 101
Instrument DateJun 26, 2018
Instrument2018-104311
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2021
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address521 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2615

Mortgage

Document Number0000104312
DateJun 29, 2018
Instrument2018-104312
Lender
NameLAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2048

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateSep 29, 2017
Property Address521 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2615
Document Number0000179225
Instrument DateSep 20, 2017
Instrument179225
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 13, 2017
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3260 BLUME DR SRE #405 RICHMOND CA 94806, 405, RICHMOND, CA 94806

Mortgage

Document Number179226
DateSep 29, 2017
Instrument179226
Lender
NameAMY P OPFEL
Address24 SIDNEY BAY DR, NEWPORT COAST, CA 92657-2105
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term12 Months
DueSep 28, 2018

Mortgage

Document Number179227,
DateSep 29, 2017
Instrument179227
Lender
NameDUANE WELLHOEFER
Address24 SIDNEY BAY DR, NEWPORT COAST, CA 92657-2105
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term12 Months
DueSep 28, 2018

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateSep 29, 2017
Property Address521 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2615
Document Number0000179224
Instrument DateAug 10, 2017
Instrument179224
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 22, 2017
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$258.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3260 BLUME DR SRE #405 RICHMOND CA 94806, 405, RICHMOND, CA 94806

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateFeb 17, 2017
Property Address521 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2615
Document Number0000030619
Instrument DateFeb 14, 2017
Instrument30619
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 23, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipEstate
Address521 5TH ST RICHMOND CA 948012615, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2615

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 5th St was $8,808.

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$467,709 (+2%) Land $348,173 Building $119,536
2025$8,808.00$458,540 Land $341,347 Building $117,193
2023$7,752.00 (+1.88%)$440,737 Land $328,093 Building $112,644
2022$7,609.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 521 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJan 1998 · 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.

Wildfire

The area around 521 5th 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 816 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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