1961 Ralston Ave is a 1,360 square foot house on a 5,040 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on January 12, 2007 for $487,000. Based on Redfin's Richmond data, we estimate the home's value is $792,024.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
5,040 sq ftLot Size
$582Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$792,024
$305K since sold in January 2007$30K since October
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Public Records
Jan 29, 1974
Sold
$30,500
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,711 (+2.1%)
$389,469 + $276,038
$665,507
2025
$9,510 (+2.4%)
$389,469 + $276,038
$665,507
2024
$9,289 (+2.2%)
$381,833 + $270,626
$652,459
2023
$9,094 (+1.4%)
$374,347 + $265,320
$639,667
2022
$8,972 (+0.4%)
$367,007 + $260,118
$627,125
2021
$8,941 (+4.5%)
$359,811 + $255,018
$614,829
2020
$8,559 (+1.5%)
$352,756 + $250,018
$602,774
2019
$8,431 (+3.9%)
$349,139 + $247,455
$596,594
2018
$8,113 (+2.8%)
$342,294 + $242,603
$584,897
2017
$7,895 (+7.8%)
$327,431 + $232,069
$559,500
2016
$7,324 (+11.4%)
$327,431 + $232,069
$559,500
2015
$6,576 (+20.1%)
$298,755 + $211,745
$510,500
2014
$5,475 (+46.0%)
$210,678 + $149,322
$360,000
2013
$3,749 (−5.6%)
$210,678 + $149,322
$360,000
2012
$3,971 (−11.6%)
$136,356 + $96,644
$233,000
2011
$4,490 (−16.0%)
$157,131 + $111,369
$268,500
2010
$5,345 (+37.3%)
$181,710 + $128,790
$310,500
2009
$3,892 (−34.9%)
$230,868 + $163,632
$394,500
2008
$5,980
$162,105 + $114,895
$277,000
Tax history for 1961 Ralston Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,711 (+2.1%)
$389,469 + $276,038
$665,507
2025
$9,510 (+2.4%)
$389,469 + $276,038
$665,507
2024
$9,289 (+2.2%)
$381,833 + $270,626
$652,459
2023
$9,094 (+1.4%)
$374,347 + $265,320
$639,667
2022
$8,972 (+0.4%)
$367,007 + $260,118
$627,125
2021
$8,941 (+4.5%)
$359,811 + $255,018
$614,829
2020
$8,559 (+1.5%)
$352,756 + $250,018
$602,774
2019
$8,431 (+3.9%)
$349,139 + $247,455
$596,594
2018
$8,113 (+2.8%)
$342,294 + $242,603
$584,897
2017
$7,895 (+7.8%)
$327,431 + $232,069
$559,500
2016
$7,324 (+11.4%)
$327,431 + $232,069
$559,500
2015
$6,576 (+20.1%)
$298,755 + $211,745
$510,500
2014
$5,475 (+46.0%)
$210,678 + $149,322
$360,000
2013
$3,749 (−5.6%)
$210,678 + $149,322
$360,000
2012
$3,971 (−11.6%)
$136,356 + $96,644
$233,000
2011
$4,490 (−16.0%)
$157,131 + $111,369
$268,500
2010
$5,345 (+37.3%)
$181,710 + $128,790
$310,500
2009
$3,892 (−34.9%)
$230,868 + $163,632
$394,500
2008
$5,980
$162,105 + $114,895
$277,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Oct 11, 2021 • Final
Building - residential solar photovoltaic
Install a new roof-mounted photovoltaic solar system on a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
Jan 9, 2015 • Final
Building - residential mechanical
Replace the furnace in a residential building.
HVAC
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Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: EAST RICHMOND HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,360
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,360
Building Sq. Ft: 1,360
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: EAST RICH HGTS 11 74
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 247
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,040
Legal Lot Number: 11
Legal Block Number: 74
Acres: 0.1157
Depth Footage: 126
Front Footage: 40
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,360
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,040 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5201820015
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Mira Vista Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
7/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 15 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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Estimated sale price
$753,000 – $911,000
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