1733 Elm St, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1733 Elm St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,674 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.022 acres (969 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,230,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill$17,867 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Dec 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN502-580-001-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN502-580-001-1
Alternative APNs
  • 502-580-001
  • 5021120356

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,674 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area657 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,017 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2007
Architectural StyleCluster
Lot Area969 sqft (0.022 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area420 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1733 ELM ST
CityEL CERRITO
StateCA
Zip94530-1908
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionT200PM22 L1 U1733
Legal SubdivisionELM STREET 02 STORY HOUSE
Legal Tract200PM22
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract386000

Owner

1733 Elm St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1733 ELM ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1908
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 17, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Dec 30, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OTHER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 17, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 17, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 25, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021260342
Prior Transfer DateDec 16, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000329420
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateSep 17, 2021
Property Address1733 ELM ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1908
Document Number0000260342
Map ReferenceMB 200 PG 22
Instrument DateSep 13, 2021
Instrument2021-260342
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address1733 ELM ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1908

Mortgage

Document Number0000260343
DateSep 17, 2021
Instrument2021-260343
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2051

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateDec 30, 2020
Property Address1733 ELM ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1908
Document Number0000329420
Instrument DateDec 16, 2020
Instrument329420
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2021
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1733 ELM ST EL CERRITO CA 945301908, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1908

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1733 Elm St was $17,867 with a homeowner's exemption.

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$1,331,390 (+2%) Land $865,945 Building $465,445
2025$17,867.00 Homeowner's exemption$1,305,285 Land $848,966 Building $456,319
2023$17,133.00 (+1.31%) Homeowner's exemption$1,254,600 Land $816,000 Building $438,600
2022$16,912.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1733 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1733 Elm St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 689 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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