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543 RICHMOND ST

EL CERRITO, CA 94530
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,960 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,399 (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.$377,181 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$156,903
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$220,278
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$369,786

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.0.12
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(5)

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 · 0.3 mi
M
Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 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.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

543 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.

  • Bigger than 68% of homes in El Cerrito 94530
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Contra Costa County
  • Newer than 87% of homes in El Cerrito 94530

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 area1,960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,593 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1967
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 543 Richmond St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEl Cerrito 94530Contra Costa County
Living areabigger than1,960 ft²68% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac33% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than196787% of homes35% of homes

About 543 Richmond St

When did 543 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA last sell?

543 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 543 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA?

543 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,960 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 543 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA built?

543 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA was built in 1967, making it 59 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 543 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA?

543 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 543 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 68% of them (1,960 ft² against a typical 1,593 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (1967 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 543 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 543 Richmond St, El Cerrito, CA was $6,399. The county assessed it at $377,181.

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