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278 BROADWAY

RICHMOND, CA 94804
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,370 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,542 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,552 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$284,057 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,088
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$240,969
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$278,489

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.19
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
16
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
44
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
36
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyCONTRA COSTA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
DeJean Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
E
King Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.7 mi
H
Kennedy High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: West Contra Costa Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94804These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.561

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,926
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,044 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,581
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,956
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

278 Broadway measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Metro Square
  • Among the smallest lots in Metro Square
  • Among the newest homes in Metro Square

How it measures up in Richmond 94804

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 94804.

Living area2,370 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,193 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size2,542 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 278 Broadway ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMetro SquareRichmond 94804Contra Costa County
Living areabigger than2,370 ft²almost all homes95% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,542 ft²almost no homes24% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than1994almost all homes90% of homes76% of homes

About 278 Broadway

When did 278 Broadway, Richmond, CA last sell?

278 Broadway, Richmond, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Broadway, Richmond, CA?

278 Broadway, Richmond, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,370 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 278 Broadway, Richmond, CA built?

278 Broadway, Richmond, CA was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 Broadway, Richmond, CA?

278 Broadway, Richmond, CA is assigned to DeJean Middle School (middle), rated F; King Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Kennedy High School (high), rated D. All sit in West Contra Costa Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Broadway, Richmond, CA compare to other homes in Richmond 94804?

Among the 11,870 homes in Richmond 94804, it is bigger than 95% of them (2,370 ft² against a typical 1,193 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (2,542 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (1994 against a typical 1951). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 278 Broadway, Richmond, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Broadway, Richmond, CA was $5,552. The county assessed it at $284,057.

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