Contra Costa County property record for 538 20th St, Richmond, CA 94801
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3 ba · 2,392 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,814 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $16,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $10,589 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 514-200-019-8 |
| Primary APN | 514-200-019-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,392 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,632 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,522 sqft |
| Basement Area | 110 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 8,814 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 538 20TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94801-2822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | CITY OF RICHMOND LOTS 16-18 POR 19 BLK 117 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND |
| Legal Block | 117 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-18 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 375000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 8TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-3040 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201577912 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000184710 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $567,878 (+2%) Land $305,328 Building $262,550 | |
| 2025 | $10,589.00 (+4.5%) | $556,744 (+4.04%) Land $299,342 Building $257,402 |
| 2023 | $10,133.00 (+2.04%) | $535,126 Land $287,719 Building $247,407 |
| 2022 | $9,930.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 1,047 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 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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