Contra Costa County property record for 1471 Vista Rd, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,540 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.68 acres (29,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $383,500 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $9,633 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 505-390-002-2 |
| Primary APN | 505-390-002-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,540 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Lot Area | 29,620 sqft (0.68 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 604 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1471 VISTA RD |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | RO SAN PABLO POR LOT 3 .680 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN PABLO RHO |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 385100 |
1471 Vista Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 1997.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1471 VISTA RD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2508 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199782780 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 5, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000214120 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1471 VISTA RD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2508 |
| Document Number | 0000052924 |
| Map Reference | MB725 PG62 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-052924 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1471 VISTA RD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2508 |
| Document Number | 0000052925 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-052925 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 1471 Vista Rd was $9,633 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $636,798 (+2%) Land $328,922 Building $307,876 | |
| 2025 | $9,633.00 Homeowner's exemption | $624,313 Land $322,473 Building $301,840 |
| 2023 | $9,204.00 (+1.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $600,071 Land $309,951 Building $290,120 |
| 2022 | $9,041.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1471 Vista Rd 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 risk around 1471 Vista Rd is moderate, ranking above 63% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · lower than 61% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 146 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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