Contra Costa County property record for 5221 Solano Ave, Richmond, CA 94805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 766 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $267,500 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,141 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 523-044-017-3 |
| Primary APN | 523-044-017-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 766 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,023 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 766 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 257 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5221 SOLANO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94805-1448 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | EAST RICH BLVD LOT 16 BLK 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST RICHMOND BLVD |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 371000 |
5221 Solano Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2014.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5221 SOLANO AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94805-1448 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201422841 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000567763 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5221 Solano Ave was $6,141.
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 | $334,466 (+2%) Land $285,708 Building $48,758 | |
| 2025 | $6,141.00 | $327,908 Land $280,106 Building $47,802 |
| 2023 | $5,946.00 (+2.11%) | $315,177 Land $269,230 Building $45,947 |
| 2022 | $5,823.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5221 Solano Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5221 Solano Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 877 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 · 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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