Contra Costa County property record for 1204 Rivera St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,833 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,895 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $950,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $15,660 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-091-011 |
| Primary APN | 503-091-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,833 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,833 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Lot Area | 4,895 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 461 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1204 RIVERA ST |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2454 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3078 LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTOLA PARK UNIT #1 |
| Legal Tract | 3078 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 387000 |
1204 Rivera St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1170 RICHMOND ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2656 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016104272 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000093693 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1204 Rivera St was $15,660.
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 | $1,147,089 (+2%) Land $784,369 Building $362,720 | |
| 2025 | $15,660.00 | $1,124,598 Land $768,990 Building $355,608 |
| 2023 | $15,022.00 (+1.33%) | $1,080,930 Land $739,130 Building $341,800 |
| 2022 | $14,825.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1204 Rivera St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1204 Rivera St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 951 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 | 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.
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