5638 Columbia Ave
Richmond 94804 · Richmond · Coordinates: 37.90393, -122.30948
Parcel & Assessor
- Lot size:
- 4,986 sq ft (0.11 ac)
- Assessor use:
- Single Family, 1 residence on 1 site, with or without
- Tax rate area:
- 08002
- Addresses on lot:
- 5638 COLUMBIA AVE
Zoning & Land Use
No published city zoning district at parcel centroid.
State Housing Pathways Screen (ADU & SB 9)
- ADU or junior ADUCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Richmond.
- SB 9: two homes on the lotCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Richmond.
- SB 9: split into two lotsCan't tell
We don't have a zoning map for Richmond.
Mapped Hazard Zones on This Lot
- CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone
- Not in a State-mapped fire hazard severity zone
- FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Zone X: minimal flood hazard (all of the lot) · FIRM panel 06013C0243G, effective September 30, 2015
- CGS Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
- Not in an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone
Surrounding Rent & Value Benchmarks (Public Records)
Range: $656,000 – $888,000 · Status: Off market
HUD Small Area FMR (ZIP 94804) · FY 2026
Studio $1,750 · 1BR $1,990 · 2BR $2,420 · 3BR $3,090 · 4BR $3,670
Nearby Activity (½ mile radius, since November 2024)
34 active or recent development projects (33 housing units across completed, permitted, and pipeline stages) and 88 total building permits recorded within ½ mile.
- New construction11 permits (11 units)
- Adds housing (ADU)5 permits (5 units)
- Demolition1 permit
- Additions & renovations8 permits
- Building systems47 permits
- Repairs3 permits
- Other13 permits
Developments Deserving Closer Investigation & Active Area Builders
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5638 Columbia Ave & (In review)On this parcel
Active in "In review" for 3.3 yr (first record Jul 23, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 3.3 yr.
- Accessory dwelling unit at 5638 Columbia Ave (Applied)On this parcel
Active in "Applied" for 6.4 yr (first record Jun 25, 2020) with no new permit activity recorded in 6.3 yr.
- New home at 2379 Columbia Blvd (Issued)0.35 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 3.9 yr (first record Dec 22, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.2 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $194,559 declared valuation across 1 permit).
- New home at 5183 Dalai Lama Ave (Issued)0.36 mi W
Active in "Issued" for 3.9 yr (first record Dec 22, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.4 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, 1 deed-restricted affordable, $194,559 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Permit & Project History on This Parcel (13 permits, 3 grouped projects)
| Record # | Category | Status | Applied / Issued | Valuation | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25-00493 | Solar / battery storage | Finaled | Iss. Feb 27, 2025 | $19,272 | INSTALLATION OF 9.2 KW PV SYSTEM |
| B24-00929 | Remodel / interior alteration | Finaled | Iss. Apr 10, 2024 | $217,000 | REMODEL EXISTING HOUSE BUILDING RECONFIGUATE INTERIOR LAYOU |
| BP24-00277 | Remodel / interior alteration | Applied | App. Mar 27, 2024 | $217,000 | REMODEL EXISTING HOUSE BUILDING RECONFIGUATE INTERIOR LAYOU |
| BP23-00573 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Applied | App. Jul 25, 2023 | $217,000 | NEW JADU & MAIN HOME INTERIOR REMODEL: |
| B23-02314 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Under Review | App. Jul 23, 2023 | $217,000 | NEW JADU & MAIN HOME INTERIOR REMODEL: |
| B23-00908 | Solar / battery storage | Expired | Iss. Mar 30, 2023 | $33,120 | ROOF MOUNT SOLAR 9.2KW SYSTEM SIZE 23 PV MODULES |
| B22-01533 | Electrical / panel | Finaled | Iss. Jun 2, 2022 | $1,000 | COMPLETE WORK UNDER EXPIRED PERMIT #B20-01423 |
| B20-01433 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Finaled | Iss. May 5, 2021 | $90,000 | TO BUILD A NEW ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT. DETACH. 594 SF. |
| B20-01558 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Finaled | Iss. Aug 11, 2020 | $30,000 | BUILD NEW SWIMMING POOL. NEW OUTDOOR SHOWER. |
| BP20-00512 | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | Applied | App. Jul 28, 2020 | $10,000 | BUILD NEW SWIMMING POOL. NEW OUTDOOR SHOWER. |
| B20-01423 | Electrical / panel | Expired | Iss. Jul 22, 2020 | $5,000 | ADDING NEW ELECTRICAL METER FOR ADU |
| BP20-00480 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Applied | App. Jul 16, 2020 | $90,000 | bTO BUILD A NEW ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT. DETACH. 594 SF. |
| B20-01424 | Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | Cancelled | App. Jul 9, 2020 | — | ADD NEW ADU |
State HCD Housing Element APR records on this parcel: 3 entries (report years 2020, 2021, 2022).