Contra Costa County property record for 1502 S 56th St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $645,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $11,098 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 509-041-009-2 |
| Primary APN | 509-041-009-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 2,600 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1502 S 56TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2160 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | BAY VIEW PARK LOT 15 BLK 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | VIEW PARK |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 386000 |
1502 S 56th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1502 S 56TH ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2160 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017110224 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019744 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1502 S 56TH ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2160 |
| Document Number | 0000110224 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 110224 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $709.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1502 S 56TH ST EL CERRITO CA 945302160, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2160 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1502 S 56th St was $11,098 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 | $763,542 (+2%) Land $532,705 Building $230,837 | |
| 2025 | $11,098.00 Homeowner's exemption | $748,571 Land $522,260 Building $226,311 |
| 2023 | $10,656.00 (+1.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $719,505 Land $501,981 Building $217,524 |
| 2022 | $10,527.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1502 S 56th 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 1502 S 56th St is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 97% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 790 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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