Contra Costa County property record for 215 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,052 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,585 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $7,699 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-204-011-2 |
| Primary APN | 504-204-011-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,052 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,052 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 4,585 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 231 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 215 BEHRENS ST |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BEHRENS TRACT LOT 36 POR 35 SEC B |
| Legal Subdivision | BEHRENS |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 389100 |
215 Behrens St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2010.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001217351 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000210980 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 215 Behrens St was $7,699 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | El Cerrito City |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $527,370 (+2%) Land $443,002 Building $84,368 | |
| 2025 | $7,699.00 Homeowner's exemption | $517,030 Land $434,316 Building $82,714 |
| 2023 | $7,390.00 (+1.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $496,954 Land $417,451 Building $79,503 |
| 2022 | $7,267.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 215 Behrens St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 215 Behrens St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 900 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.
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