Contra Costa County property record for 836 38th St, Richmond, CA 94805
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,051 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jun 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,393 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 524-200-015-5 |
| Primary APN | 524-200-015-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,051 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,051 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Lot Area | 3,550 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 836 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RICHMOND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94805-1321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RICHMOND CITY CENTER LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND CITY CENTER |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 372000 |
836 38th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2011.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 836 38TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94805-1321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011127004 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 28, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000047137 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 836 38TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94805-1321 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 836 38TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94805-1321 |
| Document Number | 0000115462 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-115462 |
| Name | JOSEPH L SOARES IRA |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | CAMPBELL, CA 95008 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 836 38th St was $4,393.
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 | $214,967 (+2%) Land $155,175 Building $59,792 | |
| 2025 | $4,393.00 Homeowner's exemption | $210,753 Land $152,133 Building $58,620 |
| 2023 | $4,268.00 (+2.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $202,571 Land $146,226 Building $56,345 |
| 2022 | $4,162.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 836 38th 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 836 38th 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 877 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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