Contra Costa County property record for 79 Murdock St, Richmond, CA 94804
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,495 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $142,500 (May 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,663 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 515-332-008-9 |
| Primary APN | 515-332-008-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,495 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,495 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Lot Area | 6,100 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Street Address | 79 MURDOCK ST |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94804-1929 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | METROPOLITAN SQUARE POR LOTS 275 & 276 |
| Legal Subdivision | METROPOLITAN SQUARE |
| Legal Lot Number | 275 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 381000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 MURDOCK ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1929 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 1993 |
| Deed Document Number | 199896348 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000351101 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 79 MURDOCK ST, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1929 |
| Document Number | 0000087193 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 79 MURDOCK ST RICHMOND CA 948041929, RICHMOND, CA 94804-1929 |
| Document Number | 0000087193 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 87193 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 6, 2050 |
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 | $232,058 (+2%) Land $107,020 Building $125,038 | |
| 2025 | $4,663.00 (+2.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $227,509 (+4.04%) Land $104,922 Building $122,587 |
| 2023 | $4,529.00 (+2.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $218,677 Land $100,849 Building $117,828 |
| 2022 | $4,420.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1995–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 758 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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