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12479 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA, 94805

4beds
4baths
3,034sqft
$898,000
$296price/sqft
$5,984/moest. monthly cost
$239,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Investment Opportunity: Well-Maintained 4-Plex at 12479 San Pablo Ave, Richmond, CA 94805. This solid quadruplex features four 1-bed/1-bath units, each ~750 sq ft (total ~3,000 sq ft), built in 1944 and consistently well-maintained and upgraded. Most units have been remodeled to improve desirability and to ensure reliable, low-maintenance tenancy. Priced to Sell, it offers strong returns: Gross Cap Rate: 7.44%, and Net Cap Rate: 4.82%. Located on a high-traffic corridor with excellent access to highways, transit, and amenities in a resilient Bay Area market. Ideal for cash-flow investors or 1031 exchanges. Turnkey and ready to perform. (Please note that neighboring lot and 4-Plex at 12477 is also available for sale).

Getting Around

81
WalkingVery Walkable
45
TransitSome Transit
70
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

3/10
Wilson Elementary SchoolGrades K-60.1 mi
1/10
2/10
Kennedy High SchoolGrades 9-121.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1944

Materials

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Stucco

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family,Quadruplex

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 4

Features

  • Tub w/Shower Over
  • Flooring: Vinyl

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling features: No Air Conditioning

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,034
  • Total interior livable area: 3,034 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 5180500042
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Exterior features: Garden/Play

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,227 sqft
  • Features: Level

Parking

  • Parking features: Off Street

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeVery High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave

FEMA Declared Disasters in Contra Costa County and California

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Mud Landslide
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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,540$54,480
Home Insurance *$211$2,532
Property Taxes $583$6,996
Electricity $650$7,807
Total$5,984$71,808
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$205,165/yr
40% on housing$179,520/yr
45% on housing$159,573/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.5%
7.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.6%
0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$296This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 94805$373
Contra Costa County$420

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 94805$540
Contra Costa County$475

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-28Price change$898,000
2026-04-10Price change$948,000
2026-03-23Listed for sale$995,000
2012-08-24Sold$270,500
2005-12-13Sold$635,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJohn Kirkish
BrokerageFlat Rate Realty

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