1912 Tapscott Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 1912 Tapscott Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,763 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size0.111 acres (4,845 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$1,250,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill$17,575 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN501-410-001-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN501-410-001-9
Alternative APN
  • 501-410-001

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,763 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,405 sqft
Basement Area358 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1984
Lot Area4,845 sqft (0.111 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area452 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address1912 TAPSCOTT AVE
CityEL CERRITO
StateCA
Zip94530-1756
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionRICH JUNCTION HTS POR LOTS 30,31 & 32 BLK 42
Legal SubdivisionRICHMOND JUNCTION HEIGHTS
Legal Block42
Legal Lot Number30
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract384000

Owner

1912 Tapscott Ave is held in a trust since June 2024.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address392 DONALD DR, MORAGA, CA 94556-2345
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 28, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 28, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202462123
Prior Transfer DateJun 21, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000062122
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address1912 TAPSCOTT AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1756
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000023020
DateMar 13, 2024
Instrument2024-023020
Lender
NameFREEMODEL INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressBURLINGAME, CA 94010
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1912 Tapscott Ave was $17,575.

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$1,300,500 (+2%) Land $936,360 Building $364,140
2025$17,575.00$1,275,000 Land $918,000 Building $357,000
2023$2,046.00 (+3.49%) Homeowner's exemption$85,419 Land $27,150 Building $58,269
2022$1,977.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1912 Tapscott Ave 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 1912 Tapscott Ave 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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