Contra Costa County property record for 638 28th St, Richmond, CA 94804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,866 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $9,752 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Transfer Feb 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 515-090-019-8 |
| Primary APN | 515-090-019-8 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,866 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,866 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 368 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 638 28TH ST |
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| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94804-1518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR3 |
| Legal Description | NICH MAC AVE CIV CEN LTS 16 TO 18 BLK 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | NICHOLL MACDONALD AVE CIVIC |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-18 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 374000 |
638 28th St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2022.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 638 28TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jun 25, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003483415 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 9, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000029100 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 638 28TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1518 |
| Document Number | 0000029100 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 190 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-029100 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| 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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| Relationship | Family Living Trust |
| Address | 638 28TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1518 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 638 28TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1518 |
| Document Number | 0000029098 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 190 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-029098 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 638 28TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1518 |
| Document Number | 0000029099 |
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| Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-029099 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 638 28TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1518 |
| Document Number | 0000096814 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 96814 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 638 28TH ST RICHMOND CA 948041518, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1518 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 638 28th St was $9,752 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 | $594,568 (+2%) Land $395,609 Building $198,959 | |
| 2025 | $9,752.00 Homeowner's exemption | $582,910 Land $387,852 Building $195,058 |
| 2023 | $9,407.00 (+1.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $560,278 Land $372,793 Building $187,485 |
| 2022 | $9,244.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 638 28th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 638 28th 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 |
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| 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 1,276 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 · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks.
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