5530 Modoc Ave, #5, Richmond, CA 94804 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 5530 Modoc Ave, #5, Richmond, CA 94804

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,230 sqft · built 1944
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$520,000 (Nov 2005)
Tax Bill$10,251 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Transfer
Sep 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN507-130-009-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN507-130-009-8
Alternative APN
  • 507-130-009

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,230 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,230 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1944
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address5530 MODOC AVE, 5
CityRICHMOND
StateCA
Zip94804-5240
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionRICHMOND ANNEX LOTS 19 & 20 BLK 48
Legal SubdivisionRICHMOND ANX
Legal Block48
Legal Lot Number19,20
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract383000

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address5530 MODOC AVE, 5, RICHMOND, CA 94804-5240
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 11, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 22, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 30, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 30, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 24, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2005460357
Last Transfer DateJul 1, 2023
Transfer Doc0000065644
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJul 11, 2023
Property Address5530 MODOC AVE # 5, 5, RICHMOND, CA 94804-5240
Document Number0000065644
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 144
Instrument DateJul 1, 2023
Instrument2023-065644
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5530 MODOC AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94804-5240

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address5530 MODOC AVE # 5, 5, RICHMOND, CA 94804-5240
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5530 MODOC AVE 5, 5, RICHMOND, CA 94804-5240

Mortgage

Document Number0000263193
DateSep 22, 2021
Instrument2021-263193
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$646,518 (+2%) Land $452,788 Building $193,730
2025$10,251.00 (+4.21%) Homeowner's exemption$633,842 (+4.04%) Land $443,910 Building $189,932
2023$9,837.00 (+1.36%) Homeowner's exemption$609,230 (+2%) Land $426,673 Building $182,557
2022$9,705.00 Homeowner's exemption$597,285 Land $418,307 Building $178,978

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

Flood

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

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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