Contra Costa County property record for 154 Carmel Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $406,000 (Dec 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $7,752 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-292-028-9 |
| Primary APN | 504-292-028-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,236 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 154 CARMEL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-4115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CERRITO PARK TRACT POR LOTS 56 & 57 BLK 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERRITO PARK |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 56,57 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 390200 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 154 CARMEL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2010283875 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000168796 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 154 CARMEL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4115 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TTL CO OAKLAND |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 154 CARMEL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4115 |
| Document Number | 0000263686 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-263686 |
| Name | GENERAL MORTGAGE CAPITAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
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 | $530,548 (+2%) Land $487,038 Building $43,510 | |
| 2025 | $7,752.00 (+4.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $520,146 (+4.04%) Land $477,489 Building $42,657 |
| 2023 | $7,441.00 (+1.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $499,950 Land $458,949 Building $41,001 |
| 2022 | $7,318.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 3 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 816 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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