1236 King Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1236 King Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,791 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.238 acres (10,350 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$1,450,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill	$21,692 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Mortgage Aug 2021 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`505-203-024-3`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`505-203-024-3`
Alternative APN	`505-203-024`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,791 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,791 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	10,350 sqft (0.238 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	396 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1236 KING DR
City	EL CERRITO
State	CA
Zip	94530-2550
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	ARLINGTON ESTATES LOT 171
Legal Subdivision	ARLINGTON ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	171
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	WEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1019
Census Tract	385100

Owner

1236 King Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	1236 KING DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2550
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 30, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Aug 16, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 6, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Sep 28, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 16, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20212944
Last Transfer Date	Jul 7, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000227385
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	1236 KING DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2550
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	546 RICHMOND ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3211

Mortgage

Document Number	0000326381
Date	Nov 30, 2021
Instrument	2021-326381

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	351 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.25%
Type Change Date	Feb 1, 2031
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	2.75%
Max Rate At Change	4.25%
Index	Other
Max Rate	7.25%

August 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Aug 16, 2021
Property Address	1236 KING DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2550
Document Number	0000227385
Map Reference	MB 20 PG 524
Instrument Date	Jul 7, 2021
Instrument	2021-227385
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1236 KING DR, 1236, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2550

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1236 KING DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2550

January 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Jan 6, 2021
Property Address	1236 KING DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2550
Document Number	0000002944
Map Reference	MB 20 PG 524
Instrument Date	Dec 29, 2020
Instrument	2021-002944
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	PLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	1236 KING DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2550

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002945
Date	Jan 6, 2021
Instrument	2021-002945

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.25%
Type Change Date	Feb 1, 2031
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.75%
Max Rate At Change	4.25%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	7.25%

September 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2020
Property Address	1236 KING DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2550
Document Number	0000218141
Map Reference	MB 20 PG 524
Instrument Date	Sep 16, 2020
Instrument	2020-218141
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1236 KING DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2550

Mortgage

Document Number	0000218142
Date	Sep 28, 2020
Instrument	2020-218142

Lender

Name	THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1236 King Dr was $21,692 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Municipality	El Cerrito City
Unified School District	West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,600,915 (+2%) Land $1,048,875 Building $552,040
2025	$21,692.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,569,525 Land $1,028,309 Building $541,216
2023	$20,753.00 (+1.38%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,508,580 Land $988,380 Building $520,200
2022	$20,471.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1236 King 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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 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 1236 King Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 299 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	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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