2015 Tapscott Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 2015 Tapscott Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,025 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size	0.116 acres (5,060 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,677,000 (Mar 2025)
Tax Bill	$13,585 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Mortgage Mar 2024 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`501-380-049-4`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`501-380-049-4`
Alternative APN	`501-380-049`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,025 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,445 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,079 sqft
Basement Area	638 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1972
Effective Year Built	Effective 1988
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	5,060 sqft (0.116 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	420 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2015 TAPSCOTT AVE
City	EL CERRITO
State	CA
Zip	94530-1757
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	RICH JUNCTION HTS LOTS 52 & 53 BLK 39
Legal Subdivision	RICHMOND JUNCTION HEIGHTS
Legal Block	39
Legal Lot Number	52,53
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	WEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	384000

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	2015 TAPSCOTT AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1757
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 10, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE GOLDEN 1 CU
Mar 18, 2024	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 17, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 17, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 9, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202524676
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 12, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc	0000024842
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	2015 TAPSCOTT AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1757
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 19, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2015 TAPSCOTT AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1757

Mortgage

Document Number	0000023128
Date	Mar 10, 2026
Instrument	2026- 023128

Lender

Name	THE GOLDEN 1 CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	8945 CAL CENTER DR, SACRAMENTO, CA 95826

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.37%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Apr 1, 2031
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	3.37%
Max Rate At Change	7.37%
Index	Other
Max Rate	10.3%

March 2024: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Mar 18, 2024
Property Address	2015 TAPSCOTT AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1757
Document Number	0000024842
Map Reference	MB 10 PG 230
Instrument Date	Mar 5, 2024
Instrument	2024-024842
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 27, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3353 MARS AVE, PINEVILLE, LA 71360-6018

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Municipality	El Cerrito City
Unified School District	West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,710,540 (+79.11%) Land $1,020,000 Building $690,540
2025	$13,585.00 (+147.54%)	$955,000 (+183.02%) Land $550,000 Building $405,000
2023	$5,488.00 (+2.01%) Homeowner's exemption	$337,437 Land $101,522 Building $235,915
2022	$5,380.00

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

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not 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 Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 System	EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2021
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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

Provider	Max 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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