1237 Lawrence St, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1237 Lawrence St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,477 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,002 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill$2,858 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Transfer
Dec 2020 Transfer
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN503-091-021-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN503-091-021-9
Alternative APN
  • 503-091-021

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,477 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,741 sqft
Basement Area736 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Lot Area5,002 sqft (0.115 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area450 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address1237 LAWRENCE ST
CityEL CERRITO
StateCA
Zip94530-2436
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionN BERK TERR LOT 7 & POR 6 & 8 BLK 7
Legal SubdivisionNORTH BERKELEY TERRACE
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract387000

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address1237 LAWRENCE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2436
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 4, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 4, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 4, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 4, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 4, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateNov 7, 2020
Transfer Doc0000304045
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateDec 4, 2020
Property Address1237 LAWRENCE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2436
Document Number0000304046
Instrument DateNov 7, 2020
Instrument304046
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1759 WALNUT ST LIVERMORE CA 945512849, LIVERMORE, CA 94551-2849

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateDec 4, 2020
Property Address1237 LAWRENCE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2436
Document Number0000304047
Instrument DateNov 7, 2020
Instrument304047
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1237 LAWRENCE ST EL CERRITO CA 945302436, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2436

December 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateDec 4, 2020
Property Address1237 LAWRENCE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2436
Document Number0000304044
Instrument DateNov 7, 2020
Instrument304044
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1237 LAWRENCE ST EL CERRITO CA 945302436, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2436

December 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateDec 4, 2020
Property Address1237 LAWRENCE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2436
Document Number0000304043
Instrument DateNov 7, 2020
Instrument304043
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1237 LAWRENCE ST EL CERRITO CA 945302436, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2436

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateDec 4, 2020
Property Address1237 LAWRENCE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2436
Document Number0000304045
Instrument DateNov 7, 2020
Instrument304045
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address1237 LAWRENCE ST EL CERRITO CA 945302436, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2436

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$119,568 (+2%) Land $32,972 Building $86,596
2025$2,858.00 (+3.93%)$117,225 (+4.04%) Land $32,326 Building $84,899
2023$2,750.00 (+2.88%)$112,675 Land $31,072 Building $81,603
2022$2,673.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 951 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 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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