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1523 Madera Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1523 Madera Ct, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,923 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size0.225 acres (9,800 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$800,000 (Sep 2025)
Tax Bill$10,384 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN505-422-006-5

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN505-422-006-5
Alternative APN
  • 505-422-006

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,923 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,837 sqft
Basement Area1,086 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1966
Lot Area9,800 sqft (0.225 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area430 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address1523 MADERA CT
CityEL CERRITO
StateCA
Zip94530-2050
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT 2822 26
Legal Subdivision2822
Legal Tract2822
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract385100

Owner

1523 Madera Ct is held in a trust since September 2025.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address1602 SONOMA AVE, ALBANY, CA 94707-2529
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Living Trust

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 8, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 8, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 24, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202591255
Prior Transfer DateDec 11, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000243360
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateDec 16, 2025
Property Address1523 MADERA CT, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2050
Document Number0000140010
Map ReferenceMB 101 PG 49 & 50
Instrument DateDec 15, 2025
Instrument2025- 140010
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 25, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1602 SONOMA AVE, ALBANY, CA 94707-2529

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1523 Madera Ct was $10,384.

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$1,142,381 (+63.02%) Land $682,289 Building $460,092
2025$10,384.00$700,748 Land $357,430 Building $343,318
2023$9,962.00 (+1.53%)$673,539 Land $343,551 Building $329,988
2022$9,812.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1523 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 1523 Madera Ct 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 RiskModerate
above 52% of the US · lower than 69% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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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