Contra Costa County property record for 688 5th St, Richmond, CA 94801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 995 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $57,000 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,889 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 534-121-004-4 |
| Primary APN | 534-121-004-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 995 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 995 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 178 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 178 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 688 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94801-2618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | TURPINS ADDN LOT 11 BLK 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | TURPINS ADD |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 376000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 534-121-004-4
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 688 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997175363 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 02, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000369914 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 688 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2618 |
| Document Number | 0000092834 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 688 5TH ST RICHMOND CA 948012618, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2618 |
| Document Number | 0000092834 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 92834 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 14, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 688 5TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2618 |
| Document Number | 0000155987 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 688 5TH ST RICHMOND CA 948012618, RICHMOND, CA 94801-2618 |
| Document Number | 0000155987 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 01, 2018 |
| Instrument | 155987 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 30, 2038 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | Richmond City |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $107,572 (+2%) Land $24,490 Building $83,082 | |
| 2025 | $2,889.00 (+2.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $105,463 (+4.04%) Land $24,010 Building $81,453 |
| 2023 | $2,827.00 (+3.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $101,370 Land $23,079 Building $78,291 |
| 2022 | $2,737.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 12, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Etheric Communications, LLC..
Based on FCC filings for 699 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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