Contra Costa County property record for 1536 Madera Cir, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,953 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Oct 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $10,695 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 505-421-025-6 |
| Primary APN | 505-421-025-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,953 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,089 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 512 sqft |
| Basement Area | 352 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1536 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 41 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA RITA ACRES UNIT #1 |
| Legal Tract | 2822 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 385100 |
1536 Madera Cir is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2011.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1536 MADERA CIR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009259227 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000213872 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1536 MADERA CIR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2014 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1536 MADERA CIR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2014 |
| Document Number | 0000217600 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-217600 |
| Name | 1ST NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MARTINEZ, CA 94553 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1536 Madera Cir was $10,695 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 | $726,638 (+2%) Land $579,315 Building $147,323 | |
| 2025 | $10,695.00 Homeowner's exemption | $712,391 Land $567,956 Building $144,435 |
| 2023 | $10,219.00 (+1.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $684,729 Land $545,902 Building $138,827 |
| 2022 | $10,044.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1536 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 1536 Madera Cir 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 Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · lower than 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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