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Richmond.

Its Census reference point is in Bay Terraces/Lower Santa Clara Valley, within Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains. North Richmond lies about 1.1 miles northwest of Richmond by reference-point distance.

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Aerial view of the western part of Richmond, California, USA.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Aerial view of the western part of Richmond, California, USA.

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Richmond California aerial view with bridge.jpg

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THE SETTINGBay Terraces/Lower Santa Clara Valley
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYContra Costa County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Richmond on the map

THE RICHMOND LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Bay Terraces/Lower Santa Clara Valley setting.

Richmond city has 30 square miles of land in Contra Costa County. Its Census reference point is in Bay Terraces/Lower Santa Clara Valley, within Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains.

Oak woodland, chaparral and grassland occupy foothills and low coastal mountains around the Central Valley. Narrow agricultural valleys interrupt this landscape of dry summers and wetter winters.

Regional context: Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Richmond and Contra Costa County

Richmond is associated with Contra Costa County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Contra Costa County

Richmond by land and water

The Census records 22.5 square miles of water within Richmond, or 42.8% of its total area. It is 32 percentage points higher than the 10.8% recorded for Contra Costa County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Richmond city has 21.6 times the land area of nearby North Richmond CDP (1.39 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Richmond land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Richmond

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Richmond. Check the Contra Costa County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Bay Terraces/Lower Santa Clara Valley setting

Bay Terraces/Lower Santa Clara Valley belongs to Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains. How much of the property is valley bottom compared with hillside, and where is its documented road connection?

03

Check the route, beyond North Richmond

North Richmond is 1.1 miles northwest of the Richmond reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Richmond resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON RICHMOND

USGS National Map

Begin at 37.9523° N, 122.3606° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Richmond ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Richmond

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Richmond ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Contra Costa

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Contra Costa ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Richmond data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Bay Terraces/Lower Santa Clara Valley

Explore the agency mapping behind the Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional California landowner resources

California State Geoportal

Official state geospatial datasets for land, water, boundaries, and environmental research.

California fire-hazard maps

State Fire Marshal information and map access for current Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Richmond.

North Richmond lies about 1.1 miles northwest of Richmond by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Richmond in context

NSEWNorth Richmond · 1.1 miles1San Pablo · 1.2 miles2Rollingwood · 1.9 miles3East Richmond Heights · 2.6 miles4El Sobrante · 3.5 miles5Montalvin Manor · 3.5 miles6OUTER RING: 3.5 MILES
  1. 1
    North Richmond1.1 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    San Pablo1.2 mi · city
  3. 3
    Rollingwood1.9 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    East Richmond Heights2.6 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    El Sobrante3.5 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Montalvin Manor3.5 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within California; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Richmond
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Richmond?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Contra Costa County. Richmond’s 30 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Richmond property in Bay Terraces/Lower Santa Clara Valley?+

No. Bay Terraces/Lower Santa Clara Valley is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Richmond boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use North Richmond as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.1 miles northwest of Richmond’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Richmond?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Richmond.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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