Contra Costa County property record for 1740 Ganges Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,640 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,480,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $21,939 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 502-140-024-6 |
| Primary APN | 502-140-024-6 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,640 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,836 sqft |
| Basement Area | 804 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Lot Area | 5,150 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 412 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1740 GANGES AVE |
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| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-1960 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RICH JUNCT HGTS POR LOTS 1 TO 4 BLK 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND JUNCTION HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-4 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 385200 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 502-140-024-6
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1740 GANGES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1960 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PACIFIC SERVICE CU |
| Mar 03, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 25, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 03, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 03, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202165465 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034814 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1740 GANGES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1960 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 05, 2024 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE PIRT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1740 GANGES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1960 |
| Document Number | 0000028088 |
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| Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-028088 |
| Name | PACIFIC SERVICE CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CONCORD, CA 94520 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 03, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1740 GANGES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1960 |
| Document Number | 0000065465 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 230 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-065465 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1740 GANGES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1960 |
| Document Number | 0000065466 |
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| Date | Mar 03, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-065466 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1740 GANGES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1960 |
| Document Number | 0000034814 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 230 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-034814 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1740 GANGES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1960 |
| Document Number | 0000034815 |
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| Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-034815 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Type Change Date | Mar 01, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.5% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.5% |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | El Cerrito City |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,634,037 (+2%) Land $1,104,080 Building $529,957 | |
| 2025 | $21,939.00 (+4.32%) | $1,601,998 (+4.04%) Land $1,082,432 Building $519,566 |
| 2023 | $21,031.00 (+1.27%) | $1,539,792 Land $1,040,400 Building $499,392 |
| 2022 | $20,767.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Contra Costa County (06013C), updated October 12, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
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| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 36% of the US · above 21% of California |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,439 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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