Contra Costa County property record for 1552 Douglas Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,958 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,720 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $769,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $13,332 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 505-403-010 |
| Primary APN | 505-403-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,958 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,958 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Lot Area | 6,720 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1552 DOUGLAS DR |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3136 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 3136 |
| Legal Tract | 3136 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 385100 |
1552 Douglas Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2023.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1552 DOUGLAS DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013196698 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000088213 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1552 DOUGLAS DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2008 |
| Document Number | 0000088213 |
| Map Reference | MB 95 PG 37&38 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-088213 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1552 DOUGLAS DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2008 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1552 DOUGLAS DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2008 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN COAST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1552 DOUGLAS DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2008 |
| Document Number | 0000223383 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-223383 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1552 Douglas Dr was $13,332 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 | $961,529 (+2%) Land $637,687 Building $323,842 | |
| 2025 | $13,332.00 Homeowner's exemption | $942,677 Land $625,184 Building $317,493 |
| 2023 | $12,780.00 (+1.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $906,073 Land $600,908 Building $305,165 |
| 2022 | $12,598.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1552 Douglas Dr 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 1552 Douglas Dr 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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