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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $460,500 on Oct 14, 2014

85 SCENIC AVE

RICHMOND, CA 94801
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,585 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.
2,400 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1904
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$460,500 · Oct 14, 2014
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.$430,750
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC · recorded Nov 6, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,290 (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.$564,389 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$441,315
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$123,074
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$553,323

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.30
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
50
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
19
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
45
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.1960
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(7)

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

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Washington Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Kennedy High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.4 mi

District: West Contra Costa Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94801These 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.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.564

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.34,858
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,957 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,136
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,543
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 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.Owner occupied
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

85 Scenic Ave 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 69% of homes in Richmond 94801
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Contra Costa County
  • Among the oldest homes in Contra Costa County

How it measures up in Richmond 94801

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 94801.

Living area1,585 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,278 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size2,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,008 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1904
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 85 Scenic Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePoint RichmondRichmond 94801Contra Costa County
Living areabigger than1,585 ft²46% of homes69% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,400 ft²34% of homes16% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than190412% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes

About 85 Scenic Ave

When did 85 Scenic Ave, Richmond, CA last sell?

85 Scenic Ave, Richmond, CA last sold on Oct 14, 2014 for $460,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 85 Scenic Ave, Richmond, CA?

85 Scenic Ave, Richmond, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,585 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 85 Scenic Ave, Richmond, CA built?

85 Scenic Ave, Richmond, CA was built in 1904, making it 122 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 85 Scenic Ave, Richmond, CA?

85 Scenic Ave, Richmond, CA is assigned to Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Kennedy High School (high), rated D; 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 85 Scenic Ave, Richmond, CA compare to other homes in Richmond 94801?

Among the 7,009 homes in Richmond 94801, it is bigger than 69% of them (1,585 ft² against a typical 1,278 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (2,400 ft² against a typical 4,008 ft²) and it is newer than 4% of them (1904 against a typical 1948). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 85 Scenic Ave, Richmond, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Scenic Ave, Richmond, CA was $10,290. The county assessed it at $564,389.

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