Contra Costa County property record for 609 38th St, Richmond, CA 94805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $730,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $12,239 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 518-310-013-9 |
| Primary APN | 518-310-013-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,204 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 266 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 464 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 609 38TH ST |
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| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94805-1701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SPAULD RICH PULL TWNST LOTS 9&10 BLK 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPAULDING RICHMOND PULLMAN |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6015 |
| Census Tract | 371000 |
609 38th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 38TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94805-1701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022151592 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 20, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000105622 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 609 38TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94805-1701 |
| Document Number | 0000151592 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 80 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-151592 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| 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 | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 609 38TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94805-1701 |
| Document Number | 0000151593 |
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| Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-151593 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 38th St was $12,239 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 | $774,681 (+2%) Land $583,664 Building $191,017 | |
| 2025 | $12,239.00 Homeowner's exemption | $759,492 Land $572,220 Building $187,272 |
| 2023 | $11,788.00 (+143.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $730,000 Land $550,000 Building $180,000 |
| 2022 | $4,832.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 609 38th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 609 38th St 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 949 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 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.
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