Contra Costa County property record for 655 Kern St, Richmond, CA 94805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,837 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,467 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 519-110-006-3 |
| Primary APN | 519-110-006-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,837 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,357 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 655 KERN ST |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94805-1913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | EAST RICH BLVD 30 48 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST RICHMOND BLVD |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 370000 |
655 Kern St is held in a trust since October 2023.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 655 KERN ST, RICHMOND, CA 94805-1913 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 17, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000095055 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 655 KERN ST, RICHMOND, CA 94805-1913 |
| Document Number | 0000095055 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-095055 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 77 SOUTHWIND CIR, RICHMOND, CA 94804-7405 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 655 KERN ST, RICHMOND, CA 94805-1913 |
| Document Number | 0000046981 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-046981 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 655 KERN ST, RICHMOND, CA 94805-1913 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 655 Kern St was $2,467.
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 | $65,895 (+2%) Land $21,970 Building $43,925 | |
| 2025 | $2,467.00 | $64,604 Land $21,540 Building $43,064 |
| 2023 | $2,350.00 (+11.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $910,000 Land $710,000 Building $200,000 |
| 2022 | $2,114.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 655 Kern 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.
Wildfire risk around 655 Kern St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 927 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 | 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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