Contra Costa County property record for 5840 Van Fleet Ave, Richmond, CA 94804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 808 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $740,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $12,257 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 510-115-006-7 |
| Primary APN | 510-115-006-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 808 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 808 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 368 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 5840 VAN FLEET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94804-5936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | RICHMOND ANNEX LOTS 10 & 11 BLK 88 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND ANX SHEET |
| Legal Block | 88 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3036 |
| Census Tract | 383000 |
5840 Van Fleet Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5840 VAN FLEET AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94804-5936 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020185249 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 25, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000194051 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5840 VAN FLEET AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94804-5936 |
| Document Number | 0000185249 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 144&146 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-185249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5840 VAN FLEET AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94804-5936 |
| Document Number | 0000185250 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-185250 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5840 Van Fleet Ave was $12,257 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $817,017 (+2%) Land $662,447 Building $154,570 | |
| 2025 | $12,257.00 Homeowner's exemption | $800,998 Land $649,458 Building $151,540 |
| 2023 | $11,751.00 (+1.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $769,896 Land $624,240 Building $145,656 |
| 2022 | $11,572.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5840 Van Fleet 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1981–1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 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.
The area around 5840 Van Fleet 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 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 1,010 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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