Contra Costa County property record for 102 Carmel Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,687 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Jan 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $9,322 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-282-006-7 |
| Primary APN | 504-282-006-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,687 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,183 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Lot Area | 3,900 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 319 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 102 CARMEL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-4115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CERRITO PARK TRACT POR 31 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERRITO PARK |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 390200 |
102 Carmel Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2001.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 102 CARMEL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20017636 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 24, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000130076 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 102 CARMEL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4115 |
| Document Number | 0000018309 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026- 018309 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 CARMEL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4115 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 102 CARMEL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4115 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN COAST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 CARMEL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4115 |
| Document Number | 0000046656 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-046656 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 102 Carmel Ave was $9,322.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | El Cerrito City |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $645,507 (+2%) Land $470,302 Building $175,205 | |
| 2025 | $9,322.00 | $632,851 Land $461,081 Building $171,770 |
| 2023 | $8,950.00 (+1.54%) | $608,278 Land $443,178 Building $165,100 |
| 2022 | $8,814.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 102 Carmel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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.
The area around 102 Carmel Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 816 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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