111 Espee Ave, Richmond, CA 94801, USA

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Property Overview:

Historic multi-use property in Richmond, CA, originally built as a brewery in 1904/1905. The building has served various purposes, including as a produce hub. It is a distressed property (not condemned), currently priced at land value. The owner is open to alternative payment methods (e.g., bitcoin, silver, gold). MLS #ML81956993.

Property Features:

  • Corner lot with ample parking
  • Proximity to Richmond BART station
  • Ground floor: Spacious area with walk-in refrigeration
  • Upstairs: Expansive living quarters with bedrooms, bathrooms, original hardwood flooring, and a wood-burning fireplace
  • Rooftop deck: Large area with panoramic views
  • Garage/Parking: 2-car garage
  • Secured with lock & key; currently used for commercial vehicles, storage, and personal items
  • Zoning: Multi-family
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Tar/Gravel
  • Utilities: Public sewer and water
  • Heating: Other (no central cooling)
  • School Districts: West Contra Costa Unified (elementary & high school)

Condition & History:

  • Preemptively red-tagged by the City of Richmond in 2017 (post-Ghost Ship incident)
  • Not condemned, but significant work needed to meet modern codes
  • Owner has maintained the property as best as possible
  • Distressed: Buyers should expect a major renovation or redevelopment project

Buyer Information:

  • Advance notice required for showings; owner available for tours
  • Buyers must conduct thorough due diligence:
    • Permits
    • City requirements
    • Zoning
    • Square footage verification
    • Encumbrances
  • Buyer’s brokerage compensation: 2.5%
  • Alternative payment accepted: Bitcoin, silver (Ag), gold (Au)
  • Contact: (510) 230-9157

Investment Potential:

  • Endless possibilities for a visionary buyer
  • Ideal for redevelopment or creative transformation
  • Historic character with unique architectural features
  • Priced for land value—opportunity to own a piece of Richmond history
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Price and Status History

date type price
1970-01-01 For Sale 299000
1998-07-31 Sold 100000
2023-01-01 Rental 3941
2023-12-27 For Sale NaN
2024-01-01 Rental 3941
2024-03-09 For Sale 524000
2024-07-13 For Sale 522612
2024-09-10 For Sale 524000
2025-01-22 For Sale 299000
2025-02-10 For Sale 487000
2025-02-28 Pending NaN
2025-04-07 Sold 338000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
PETER KIEWET & SONS & South 26th Street, Richmond, CA 94804, USA N N NF 0 CAD982417198 0.57
RICHMOND TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS 2889 Pullman Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804, USA N N NF 0 CASFN0905474 0.57
POOL COVERS, INC. 834 Ohio Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804-2463, USA N N NF 0 CAD983616954 0.67
LIQUID GOLD OIL CORP. & Hoffman Boulevard, Richmond, CA 94804, USA N D 6 CAT000646208 0.70
SUMMER CHEM CO 2020 Wright Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804, USA N N NF 0 CAD066559279 0.80
ARMITAGE JOHN L & CO 1800 7TH & MARKET, Richmond, CA 94804, USA N N NF 0 CAD009105727 0.81
UNITED HECKATHORN CO. 8TH & WRIGHT, Wright Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804, USA N F 6 CAD981436363 0.92

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
ATS PRODUCTS 1430 Potrero Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804-3750, USA 9 2000 N/A 94804TSPRD1430P 0.69
CALIFORNIA CASTING INC 530 South 11th Street, Richmond, CA 94804-3603, USA 36 2022 Yes 94804CLFRN530S1 0.77
ATS PRODUCTS INC 733 Harbour Way South, Richmond, CA 94804-3610, USA 10 2000 N/A 94804TSPRD733HA 0.95
RICHMOND DISTRIBUTION CENTER 900 Marina Bay Parkway, Richmond, CA 94804-6498, USA 9 1989 N/A 94804RCHMN900MA 0.99

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
CITY OF RICHMOND 2600 Barrett Avenue 3RD FLOOR, Richmond, CA 94804-1630, USA OPR: Operating 0.48
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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 0
AE 0 0 0 3
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
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Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
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North Hayward Richmond 0 0 1
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South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 2
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