Contra Costa County property record for 217 Carmel Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,103 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,676 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-251-010-6 |
| Primary APN | 504-251-010-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,103 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,103 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 175 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 175 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 217 CARMEL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-4116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CERRITO PARK TRACT LOT 16 POR 15 BLK 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERRITO PARK |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 390200 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 CARMEL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997241888 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000330075 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 CARMEL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4116 |
| Document Number | 0000330075 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-330075 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 CARMEL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4116 |
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 | $366,429 (+2%) Land $239,404 Building $127,025 | |
| 2025 | $5,676.00 (+4.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $359,245 (+4.04%) Land $234,710 Building $124,535 |
| 2023 | $5,452.00 (+1.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $345,297 Land $225,597 Building $119,700 |
| 2022 | $5,349.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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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