Contra Costa County property record for 542 8th St, Richmond, CA 94801
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,180 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,337 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 534-320-028-2 |
| Primary APN | 534-320-028-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,180 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 929 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,251 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 6,050 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 341 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 542 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94801-2712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | TERMINAL TRACT LOTS 14 & 15 BLK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | TERMINAL |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 376000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 VICTORIA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94132-2739 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016181160 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 4, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000187280 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 542 8TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2712 |
| Document Number | 0000140692 |
| Map Reference | MB B PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 140692 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 VICTORIA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94132-2739 |
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 | $414,322 (+2%) Land $236,756 Building $177,566 | |
| 2025 | $8,337.00 (+4.6%) | $406,199 (+4.04%) Land $232,114 Building $174,085 |
| 2023 | $7,970.00 (+2.31%) | $390,427 Land $223,101 Building $167,326 |
| 2022 | $7,790.00 |
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 |
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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 715 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 · 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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