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2005 Tapscott Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 2005 Tapscott Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 3,019 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.156 acres (6,800 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$680,000 (Jul 2010)
Tax Bill$12,490 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN501-380-038-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN501-380-038-7
Alternative APN
  • 501-380-038

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,019 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,844 sqft
Basement Area1,175 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Lot Area6,800 sqft (0.156 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area707 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address2005 TAPSCOTT AVE
CityEL CERRITO
StateCA
Zip94530-1757
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionRICH JUNCTION HTS LOTS 56,57&58 BLK 39
Legal SubdivisionRICHARD JUNCTION HEIGHTS
Legal Block39
Legal Lot Number56
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract384000

Owner

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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2005 TAPSCOTT AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1757
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 13, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 13, 2010 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 26, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2010139365
Last Transfer DateOct 22, 2020
Transfer Doc0000255222
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateOct 29, 2020
Property Address2005 TAPSCOTT AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1757
Document Number0000255222
Map ReferenceMB 10 PG 230
Instrument DateOct 22, 2020
Instrument2020-255222
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address2005 TAPSCOTT AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1757

Mortgage

Document Number0000255223
DateOct 29, 2020
Instrument2020-255223
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$888,610 (+2%) Land $718,733 Building $169,877
2025$12,490.00 (+4.29%) Homeowner's exemption$871,188 (+4.04%) Land $704,641 Building $166,547
2023$11,976.00 (+1.46%) Homeowner's exemption$837,361 Land $677,280 Building $160,081
2022$11,804.00

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

Flood

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

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

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