Contra Costa County property record for 1854 Key Blvd, El Cerrito, CA 94530 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,279 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,040,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $15,163 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2022 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 502-091-002-1 |
| Primary APN | 502-091-002-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,279 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,279 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Street Address | 1854 KEY BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-1928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RICHMOND JUNCTION LOTS 24 & 25 BLK 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHARD JUNCTION |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24,25 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 385200 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 502-091-002-1
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1854 KEY BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 07, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage KAREN HOVANEC |
| Aug 03, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PNC MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 07, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 07, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202321136 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000149553 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 07, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1854 KEY BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1928 |
| Document Number | 0000021136 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 221 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 03, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-021136 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO 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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| Address | 1854 KEY BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1928 |
| Document Number | 0000021137 |
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| Date | Mar 07, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-021137 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1854 KEY BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1928 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1854 KEY BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1928 |
| Document Number | 0000172798 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-172798 |
| Name | KAREN HOVANEC |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 13117 LAMAR AVE, LEAWOOD, KS 66209 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 1854 KEY BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1928 |
| Document Number | 0000165078 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 03, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1854 KEY BLVD EL CERRITO CA 945301928, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1928 |
| Document Number | 0000165078 |
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| Date | Aug 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | 165078 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 06, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1854 KEY BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1928 |
| Document Number | 0000116619 |
| Map Reference | MAP9 PG221 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-116619 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN 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 | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1854 KEY BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1928 |
| Document Number | 0000116620 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-116620 |
| Name | PNC MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2047 |
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 | $1,103,655 (+2%) Land $891,414 Building $212,241 | |
| 2025 | $15,163.00 (+5.39%) | $1,082,016 (+5.2%) Land $873,936 Building $208,080 |
| 2023 | $14,388.00 (+1.39%) | $1,028,503 Land $780,861 Building $247,642 |
| 2022 | $14,191.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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