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1220 Brewster Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1220 Brewster Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,881 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.231 acres (10,070 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$631,000 (Jun 2011)
Tax Bill$12,167 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Transfer
Nov 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN505-352-008-5

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN505-352-008-5
Alternative APN
  • 505-352-008

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,881 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,881 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Lot Area10,070 sqft (0.231 acres)
Lot Dimensions108 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area396 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1220 BREWSTER DR
CityEL CERRITO
StateCA
Zip94530-2524
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionARLINGTON ESTATES 19
Legal SubdivisionARLINGTON ESTATES
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract385100

Owner

1220 Brewster Dr is held in a trust since November 2020.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address1220 BREWSTER DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2524
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 25, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Nov 19, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LAND HM FIN'L SVCS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 1, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 1, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 31, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2011108668
Last Transfer DateNov 19, 2020
Transfer Doc0000287400
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateNov 25, 2020
Property Address1220 BREWSTER DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2524
Document Number0000287400
Instrument DateNov 19, 2020
Instrument287400
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 11, 2020
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1220 BREWSTER DR EL CERRITO CA 945302524, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2524

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1220 BREWSTER DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2524
Document Number0000287401
Instrument DateNov 19, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 11, 2020
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1220 BREWSTER DR EL CERRITO CA 945302524, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2524

Mortgage

Document Number0000287401
DateNov 25, 2020
Instrument287401
Lender
NameLAND HM FIN'L SVCS INC
AddressCONCORD, CA 94520
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueNov 24, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1220 Brewster Dr was $12,167.

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityEl Cerrito City
Unified School DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$836,835 (+2%) Land $588,054 Building $248,781
2025$12,167.00$820,427 Land $576,524 Building $243,903
2023$11,632.00 (+1.63%)$788,571 Land $554,138 Building $234,433
2022$11,445.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1220 Brewster Dr 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1220 Brewster Dr is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 47% of the US · lower than 72% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom
Fiber		10,000 / 10,000
AT&T
Fiber · DSL		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless		300 / 25
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless		250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.

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