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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $172,000 on Aug 30, 1999

514 RICHMOND ST

EL CERRITO, CA 94530
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,084 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.
2,500 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$172,000 · Aug 30, 1999
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$261,000
CHARLES SCHWAB BANK NA · recorded Oct 15, 2010
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$100,000
CHARLES SCHWAB BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,311 (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.$274,324 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$235,143
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,181
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$268,946

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.
14
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
46
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
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.

H
El Cerrito High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Fairmont Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.2 mi

District: West Contra Costa Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94530These 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.114
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 100.602

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.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
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.26,785
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,604 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,051
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$156,460
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

514 Richmond St 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.

  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Contra Costa County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in El Cerrito 94530
  • Older than 98% of homes in Contra Costa County

How it measures up in El Cerrito 94530

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in El Cerrito 94530.

Living area1,084 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,606 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size2,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 514 Richmond St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEl Cerrito 94530Contra Costa County
Living areabigger than1,084 ft²16% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,500 ft²6% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than19223% of homes2% of homes

About 514 Richmond St

When did 514 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA last sell?

514 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA last sold on Aug 30, 1999 for $172,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 514 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA?

514 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,084 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 514 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA built?

514 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 514 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA?

514 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA is assigned to El Cerrito High School (high), rated B+; Fairmont Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Fred T. Korematsu Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in West Contra Costa Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 514 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA compare to other homes in El Cerrito 94530?

Among the 8,262 homes in El Cerrito 94530, it is bigger than 16% of them (1,084 ft² against a typical 1,606 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (2,500 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1922 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 514 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 514 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA was $5,311. The county assessed it at $274,324.

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