1515 Madera Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1515 Madera Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,850 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size0.276 acres (12,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,750,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill$26,100 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Sale
Nov 2019 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN505-422-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN505-422-004
Alternative APN
  • 505-422-004-0

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,850 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,450 sqft
Basement Area1,400 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Lot Area12,000 sqft (0.276 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area504 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1515 MADERA CT
CityEL CERRITO
StateCA
Zip94530-2050
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT 2822 LOT 24
Legal SubdivisionSANTA RITA ACRES UNIT #1
Legal Tract2822
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract385100

Owner

1515 Madera Ct is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address32677 REDFERN ST, FRANKLIN, MI 48025-1110
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

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

DateDocument
Jul 10, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
OTHER
Nov 8, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 30, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2020137772
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJul 10, 2020
Property Address1515 MADERA CT, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2050
Document Number0000137772
Instrument DateJul 7, 2020
Instrument137772
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 24, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,925.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address32677 REDFERN ST FRANKLIN MI 480251110, FRANKLIN, MI 48025-1110

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1515 MADERA CT, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2050
Document Number0000234759
Instrument DateNov 8, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1515 MADERA CT EL CERRITO CA 945302050, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2050

Mortgage

Document Number0000234759
DateDec 30, 2019
Instrument234759
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressTAMPA, FL 33634
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1515 Madera Ct was $26,100.

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$1,932,138 (+2%) Land $1,048,875 Building $883,263
2025$26,100.00$1,894,254 Land $1,028,309 Building $865,945
2023$24,986.00 (+1.3%)$1,820,700 Land $988,380 Building $832,320
2022$24,665.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1515 Madera Ct 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 1515 Madera Ct is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 44% of the US · lower than 74% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.08% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 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 421 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.

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