Contra Costa County property record for 1520 Madera Cir, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,921 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $328,000 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $7,824 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 505-421-006-6 |
| Primary APN | 505-421-006-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,921 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,361 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,921 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 93 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1520 MADERA CIR |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2822 LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA RITA ACRES UNIT #1 |
| Legal Tract | 2822 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 385100 |
1520 Madera Cir is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1998.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 MADERA CIR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998293900 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 18, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000293899 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1520 Madera Cir was $7,824 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 | $524,310 (+2%) Land $364,578 Building $159,732 | |
| 2025 | $7,824.00 Homeowner's exemption | $514,030 Land $357,430 Building $156,600 |
| 2023 | $7,503.00 (+1.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $494,071 Land $343,551 Building $150,520 |
| 2022 | $7,375.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1520 Madera Cir 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 1520 Madera Cir is moderate, ranking above 52% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 421 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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