Contra Costa County property record for 637 17th St, Richmond, CA 94801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $559,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,605 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 514-300-010-6 |
| Primary APN | 514-300-010-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Basement Area | 144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Lot Area | 4,520 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 370 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 637 17TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94801-2805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CITY OF RICHMOND LOT 16 POR 17 BLK 122 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND |
| Legal Block | 122 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 375000 |
637 17th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 637 17TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021164111 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 31, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000125907 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 637 17TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2805 |
| Document Number | 0000164111 |
| Map Reference | MB D PG 74 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-164111 |
| 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 | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 537 17TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2803 |
| Document Number | 0000164112 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-164112 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 637 17th St was $2,605 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 | $92,340 (+2%) Land $10,360 Building $81,980 | |
| 2025 | $2,605.00 Homeowner's exemption | $90,530 Land $10,157 Building $80,373 |
| 2023 | $2,551.00 (+3.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $87,016 Land $9,763 Building $77,253 |
| 2022 | $2,464.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 637 17th 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 637 17th 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 715 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 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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