Contra Costa County property record for 1 Ridgeway Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,647 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (31,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $9,302 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 505-302-020-1 |
| Primary APN | 505-302-020-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,647 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,647 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 31,350 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 570 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1 RIDGEWAY LN |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2760 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BERK CTRY CLUB TERR #2 LOTS 604 & POR 605 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY HLNDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 604 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 385100 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 505-302-020-1
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 48TH ST, RICHMOND, CA 94805 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199881261 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 06, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000080314 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | El Cerrito City |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $609,924 (+2%) Land $325,728 Building $284,196 | |
| 2025 | $9,302.00 (+4.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $597,966 (+4.04%) Land $319,342 Building $278,624 |
| 2023 | $8,887.00 (+1.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $574,748 Land $306,943 Building $267,805 |
| 2022 | $8,727.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 12, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · lower than 60% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 178 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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