Contra Costa County property record for 579 5th St, Richmond, CA 94801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,265 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,620 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $7,680 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 534-291-006-3 |
| Primary APN | 534-291-006-3 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,265 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,265 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Lot Area | 4,620 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Street Address | 579 5TH ST |
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| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94801-2684 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | RICHMOND PARK LOT 18 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 376000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 534-291-006-3
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4216 WALL AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94804-3452 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage MBH FAMILY TRUST |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE COMPANY-FOR, STEWART TTL CO OF CONTRA COS |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202436224 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000072500 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 579 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2684 |
| Document Number | 0000036224 |
| Map Reference | MB E PG 101 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 09, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-036224 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 | 579 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2684 |
| Document Number | 0000036225 |
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| Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-036225 |
| Name | MBH FAMILY TRUST |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 579 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2684 |
| Document Number | 0000072500 |
| Map Reference | MB E PG 101 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-072500 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 08, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY-FOR, STEWART TTL CO OF CONTRA COS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3994 BLACK BUTTE CIR, STOCKTON, CA 95209-3500 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Richmond City |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $442,170 (+2%) Land $338,130 Building $104,040 | |
| 2025 | $7,680.00 (+368.29%) | $433,500 (+1,797.82%) Land $331,500 Building $102,000 |
| 2023 | $1,640.00 (+4.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,842 Land $9,763 Building $13,079 |
| 2022 | $1,563.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 12, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Etheric Communications, LLC..
Based on FCC filings for 699 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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