Contra Costa County property record for 115 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,661 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,764 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,335,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $17,462 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-212-009-6 |
| Primary APN | 504-212-009-6 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,661 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,416 sqft |
| Basement Area | 245 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Lot Area | 5,764 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 115 BEHRENS ST |
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| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BEHRENS TRACT POR LOTS 54 & 55 SEC B |
| Legal Subdivision | BEHRENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 54,55 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 389100 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 115 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025135908 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 115 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3702 |
| Document Number | 0000134407 |
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| Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-134407 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 115 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3702 |
| Document Number | 0000135908 |
| Map Reference | MB E PG 106 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 135908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 115 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3702 |
| Document Number | 0000135909 |
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| Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 135909 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
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 | $1,335,000 (+6.05%) Land $900,000 Building $435,000 | |
| 2025 | $17,462.00 (+102.32%) | $1,258,884 (+115.68%) Land $1,040,400 Building $218,484 |
| 2023 | $8,631.00 (+1.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $583,686 Land $461,781 Building $121,905 |
| 2022 | $8,492.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 900 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 · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.
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