5521 Modoc Ave, Richmond, CA 94804 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 5521 Modoc Ave, Richmond, CA 94804

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,187 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size0.085 acres (3,700 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$425,000 (Jul 2006)
Tax Bill$9,993 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2018 Mortgage
Jan 2021 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN507-120-012-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN507-120-012-4
Alternative APN
  • 507-120-012

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,187 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,187 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1946
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area3,700 sqft (0.085 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area190 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5521 MODOC AVE
CityRICHMOND
StateCA
Zip94804-5239
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionRICHMOND ANNEX LOT 27 POR 28 BLK 45
Legal SubdivisionRICHMOND ANNEX
Legal Block45
Legal Lot Number27
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract383000

Owner

5521 Modoc Ave is held in a trust since July 2006.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address328 POMPANO CIR, FOSTER CITY, CA 94404-1904
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 27, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
COMMUNITY COMMERCE BANK
Jan 15, 2021Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 31, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
May 31, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 25, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 25, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2006233532
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address5521 MODOC AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94804-5239
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000102471
DateJun 27, 2018
Instrument2018-102471
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY COMMERCE BANK
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressCLAREMONT, CA 91711
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

January 2021: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJan 15, 2021
Property Address5521 MODOC AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94804-5239
Document Number0000014526
Instrument DateDec 21, 2020
Instrument14526
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 27, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address5521 MODOC AVE RICHMOND CA 948045239, RICHMOND, CA 94804-5239

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMay 31, 2019
Property Address5521 MODOC AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94804-5239
Document Number0000080834
Instrument DateMay 14, 2019
Instrument80834
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 11, 2019
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
Address328 POMPANO CIR FOSTER CITY CA 944041904, FOSTER CITY, CA 94404-1904

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMay 31, 2019
Property Address5521 MODOC AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94804-5239
Document Number0000080833
Instrument DateMay 14, 2019
Instrument80833
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 11, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address328 POMPANO CIR FOSTER CITY CA 944041904, FOSTER CITY, CA 94404-1904

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5521 Modoc Ave was $9,993.

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$645,786 (+2%) Land $422,561 Building $223,225
2025$9,993.00$633,125 Land $414,276 Building $218,849
2023$9,586.00 (+1.61%)$608,541 Land $398,190 Building $210,351
2022$9,434.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5521 Modoc Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.

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
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1981–1983)
Most Recent ClaimDec 1983 · 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 5521 Modoc 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 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 916 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 in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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