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Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
3,700 sq ftLot Size
$448Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Michele Manzone•DRE #01028002• SECURITY PACIFIC REAL ESTATE
Listed by Leslie Dopp•DRE #01120753• SECURITY PACIFIC REAL ESTATE
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40458774
Sep 30, 2010
Sold
$435,000
$229/sq ft
Jun 24, 2010
Pending
—
Jun 1, 2010
Price Changed
$399,950
$211/sq ft
May 8, 2010
Price Changed
$449,000
$237/sq ft
Apr 2, 2010
Price Changed
$465,000
$245/sq ft
Mar 31, 2010
Listed
$399,000
$210/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40449020
Mar 30, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Feb 3, 2010
Listed
*
Public Records
Apr 27, 2006
Sold
$411,500
$217/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 11, 1971
Sold
$19,500
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,367 (+2.3%)
$501,411 + $67,032
$568,443
2024
$8,180 (+1.8%)
$491,580 + $65,718
$557,298
2023
$8,036 (+1.6%)
$481,942 + $64,430
$546,372
2022
$7,909 (+0.5%)
$472,493 + $63,167
$535,660
2021
$7,869 (+4.5%)
$463,229 + $61,929
$525,158
2020
$7,529 (+2.0%)
$454,147 + $60,715
$514,862
2019
$7,382 (+3.6%)
$449,491 + $60,093
$509,584
2018
$7,127 (+1.5%)
$440,678 + $58,915
$499,593
2017
$7,018 (+0.3%)
$423,567 + $56,628
$480,195
2016
$6,994 (−0.4%)
$423,567 + $56,628
$480,195
2015
$7,021 (+1.0%)
$415,262 + $55,518
$470,780
2014
$6,954 (+1.3%)
$401,013 + $53,614
$454,627
2013
$6,867 (+7.2%)
$401,013 + $53,614
$454,627
2012
$6,404 (+1.3%)
$399,201 + $53,372
$452,573
2011
$6,325 (+3.6%)
$391,374 + $52,326
$443,700
2010
$6,104 (+0.2%)
$383,700 + $51,300
$435,000
2009
$6,090 (+7.5%)
$264,673 + $170,977
$435,650
2008
$5,663
$265,302 + $171,384
$436,686
Tax history for 526 Richmond St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,367 (+2.3%)
$501,411 + $67,032
$568,443
2024
$8,180 (+1.8%)
$491,580 + $65,718
$557,298
2023
$8,036 (+1.6%)
$481,942 + $64,430
$546,372
2022
$7,909 (+0.5%)
$472,493 + $63,167
$535,660
2021
$7,869 (+4.5%)
$463,229 + $61,929
$525,158
2020
$7,529 (+2.0%)
$454,147 + $60,715
$514,862
2019
$7,382 (+3.6%)
$449,491 + $60,093
$509,584
2018
$7,127 (+1.5%)
$440,678 + $58,915
$499,593
2017
$7,018 (+0.3%)
$423,567 + $56,628
$480,195
2016
$6,994 (−0.4%)
$423,567 + $56,628
$480,195
2015
$7,021 (+1.0%)
$415,262 + $55,518
$470,780
2014
$6,954 (+1.3%)
$401,013 + $53,614
$454,627
2013
$6,867 (+7.2%)
$401,013 + $53,614
$454,627
2012
$6,404 (+1.3%)
$399,201 + $53,372
$452,573
2011
$6,325 (+3.6%)
$391,374 + $52,326
$443,700
2010
$6,104 (+0.2%)
$383,700 + $51,300
$435,000
2009
$6,090 (+7.5%)
$264,673 + $170,977
$435,650
2008
$5,663
$265,302 + $171,384
$436,686
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,700 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1934
Sq. Ft.
1,896
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
5040620287
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
RS-5
Single-Family Residential District
To promote and protect single-family neighborhoods at a base density of up to 10 dwelling units per net acre; and to minimize the out-of-scale appearance of large homes and development relative to their lot size and slope, and relative to adjacent homes in the neighborhood. Certain areas of the RS district areas are intended to: protect sensitive hillside areas from extensive development; protect against hazards related to earthquakes, unstable terrain, and wild fires; protect sensitive environmental areas and features; and provide sites for larger, distinctive residences.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Mar 3, 2025 • Final
Right of way
Electrical
Jan 8, 2025 • Final
Residential
Upgrade the main electrical service panel.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Eat In Kitchen
Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,896
Foundation Details: Raised
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Living Area: 1896
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1929
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3700
Lot Size Area: 0.08
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: RES
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
Location
School Information
High School District: West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,896
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,700 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1934
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5040620287
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fairmont Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
El Cerrito, CA • 94530
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$807,000 – $977,000
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2010. This data may not match public records. Learn more.