Contra Costa County property record for 1100 James Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Recreational/Entertainment (General) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,318 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 18 acres (784,951 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $23,932 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 505-340-001-5 |
| Primary APN | 505-340-001-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,318 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,318 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 784,951 sqft |
| Street Address | 1100 JAMES PL |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2546 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Recreational/Entertainment (General) |
| Legal Description | RO SAN PABLO POR LOT 3 18.020 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN PABLO RHO |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 385100 |
1100 James Pl, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2009 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6601 OWENS DR, 100, PLEASANTON, CA 94588-3356 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000232165 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1100 JAMES PL, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2546 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 ELLINWOOD WAY, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523-4703 |
| Document Number | 0000280323 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-280323 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIVERMORE, CA 94551 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1100 James Pl was $23,932 with an additional exemption.
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 | $993,839 (+2%) Land $705,277 Building $288,562 | |
| 2025 | $23,932.00 | $974,353 Land $691,449 Building $282,904 |
| 2023 | $20,422.00 (+4.22%) | $936,519 Land $664,600 Building $271,919 |
| 2022 | $19,596.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1100 James Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1100 James Pl is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 42% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 181 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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