5522 Plumas Ave, Richmond, CA 94804, USA

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Property Overview:

5522 Plumas Ave is a single-family home in the Richmond Annex neighborhood of Richmond, CA, built in 1952. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 updated bathroom, and approximately 830 sq. ft. of living space. The garage has been converted into a bonus studio/office with a half bath and separate entry (not included in sq. ft.; permit status unknown). The estimated home value is around $605,100.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 24% (higher than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 17.4% (higher than state average of 10.8%)

  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Fairmont Elementary, Fred T. Korematsu Middle, El Cerrito High
    • Average SAT score: 954 (state average: 975)

  • Job Market:

    • 59.5% white-collar jobs, 40.5% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 7.0% (higher than state average of 4.7%)

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 34,685 (5.9% growth since 2000)
    • 65.2% families with children
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (15.8%)
    • Second largest: 35-44 years (14.4%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 50.5°F (January), 77.2°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 17.6 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $48,541
    • Average annual spending: $42,023

Property Features:

  • Energy-efficient & eco-friendly upgrades:
    • Solar power, on-demand hot water, skylights, new insulation, cork & natural linoleum flooring
  • Open floor plan:
    • Light-filled living room with efficient gas stove
    • Dining area and kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, butcher block counters, and ample storage
  • Bonus studio (converted garage):
    • Half bath and separate entry
    • Ideal for home office, art/yoga studio, guest room, or other uses
  • Indoor/outdoor living:
    • Inviting, gated entry
    • Backyard oasis with mature lemon, lime, and peach trees and Angel’s Trumpet
    • Rooftop views of SF Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Angel Island
  • Additional features:
    • Dual pane windows, wood floors, interior access to rear patio
    • No garage parking (converted to studio), off-street parking available
    • Washer/dryer in closet
    • Remodeled bath, new paint, new carpets
    • Not a short sale or REO
  • Move-in ready condition

Location Benefits:

  • Convenient access to BART, bus lines, freeways, and EV supercharging stations
  • Close to shopping: El Cerrito Plaza, Natural Grocery, 99 Ranch, Pacific East Mall
  • Near parks and trails: Point Isabel Regional Dog Park, SF Bay Trail
  • Commuter-friendly: 10 miles to Oakland, 15 miles to San Francisco
  • Family-friendly community with flexible living options
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Price and Status History

date type price
2012-12-06 For Sale 279950.0
2012-12-07 Sold 404712.5
2013-01-23 For Sale 249950.0
2013-02-26 Sold 250000.0
2013-02-28 Sold 250000.0
2021-06-01 For Sale 699000.0
2021-07-02 Sold 796000.0
2023-09-07 For Sale 789000.0
2023-11-05 Pending 759000.0
2023-12-13 Rental 3200.0
2025-01-11 Sold 760000.0
2025-01-12 Pending NaN
2025-03-19 Sold 779000.0
2025-03-25 Off Market NaN
2025-03-26 Sold 760000.0
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
POINT ISABEL N OF Rydin Road, Richmond, CA 94805, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637268 0.49
BLAIR SOUTHERN PACIFIC LDFL FOOT OF, South 51st Street, Richmond, CA 94804, USA N N NF 0 CAD980496889 0.79

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SAFEWAY BEVERAGE PLANT 1921 San Joaquin Street, Richmond, CA 94804-5129, USA 6 1998 N/A 94804SFWYB1921S 0.25
CARAL MANUFACTURING 578 Cleveland Avenue, Albany, CA 94710-1007, USA 2 2002 N/A 94710GMSMT578CL 0.95

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
SAFEWAY STORE 10636 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530-2620, USA OPR: Operating 0.47
COSTCO 4801 Central Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804-5801, USA OPR: Operating 0.83
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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 2 1
AE 0 0 1 8
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 3

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
North Hayward Mare Island 0 0 1
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 1 0
South Hayward Mare Island 0 0 0
South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
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 1 2

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 1 3
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Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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