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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $78,500 on Jul 31, 1996

540 S 16TH ST

RICHMOND, CA 94804
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,480 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
2
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.$78,500 · Jul 31, 1996
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.$192,500
CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORP · recorded Apr 11, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,154 (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.$261,548 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$144,670
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$116,878
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$256,421

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.
17
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyCONTRA COSTA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1957
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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(6)

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.

E
Nystrom Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
M
DeJean Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Kennedy High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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%

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.Yes

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

540 S 16th 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.

  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Coronado
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Coronado
  • Older than 81% of homes in Contra Costa County

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 area1,480 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,193 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 540 S 16th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCoronadoRichmond 94804Contra Costa County
Living areabigger than1,480 ft²75% of homes71% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac92% of homes91% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than195456% of homes54% of homes19% of homes

About 540 S 16th St

When did 540 S 16th St, Richmond, CA last sell?

540 S 16th St, Richmond, CA last sold on Jul 31, 1996 for $78,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 S 16th St, Richmond, CA?

540 S 16th St, Richmond, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,480 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 540 S 16th St, Richmond, CA built?

540 S 16th St, Richmond, CA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 S 16th St, Richmond, CA?

540 S 16th St, Richmond, CA is assigned to Nystrom Elementary School (elementary), rated B; DeJean Middle School (middle), rated F; 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 540 S 16th St, Richmond, CA compare to other homes in Richmond 94804?

Among the 11,870 homes in Richmond 94804, it is bigger than 71% of them (1,480 ft² against a typical 1,193 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1954 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 540 S 16th St, Richmond, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 S 16th St, Richmond, CA was $6,154. The county assessed it at $261,548.

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