Contra Costa County property record for 525 Willard Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,475 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $493,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,816 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 561-211-011-3 |
| Primary APN | 561-211-011-3 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,475 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 688 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 787 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 525 WILLARD AVE |
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| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94801-1923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR3 |
| Legal Description | WALLS 2ND ADDN LOT 20 BLK 231 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 231 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 365002 |
525 Willard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 WILLARD AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 27, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020151402 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027244 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 525 WILLARD AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1923 |
| Document Number | 0000151402 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 140 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-151402 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 525 WILLARD AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1923 |
| Document Number | 0000151404 |
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| Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-151404 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 525 WILLARD AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94801-1923 |
| Document Number | 0000101741 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 140 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-101741 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 2323 SAN JUAN AVE APT 5, 5, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-3052 |
| Document Number | 0000101742 |
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| Date | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-101742 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Willard Ave was $8,816.
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 | $544,308 (+2%) Land $264,977 Building $279,331 | |
| 2025 | $8,816.00 | $533,636 Land $259,782 Building $273,854 |
| 2023 | $8,434.00 (+1.44%) | $512,917 Land $249,696 Building $263,221 |
| 2022 | $8,314.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 525 Willard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 | 2 (1997–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 525 Willard 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 475 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, Verizon.
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