Contra Costa County property record for 238 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,293 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Apr 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,782 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-202-003-1 |
| Primary APN | 504-202-003-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,293 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,109 sqft |
| Basement Area | 184 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Lot Area | 4,320 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 283 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 238 BEHRENS ST |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3753 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BEHRENS TRACT POR LOTS 25,26 & 27 SEC A |
| Legal Subdivision | BEHRENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 389100 |
238 Behrens St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1997.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3753 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199765685 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 238 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3753 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 238 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3753 |
| Document Number | 0000051785 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-051785 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 8% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 13% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 238 Behrens St was $5,782 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 | $373,752 (+2%) Land $249,177 Building $124,575 | |
| 2025 | $5,782.00 Homeowner's exemption | $366,425 Land $244,292 Building $122,133 |
| 2023 | $5,554.00 (+1.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $352,198 Land $234,806 Building $117,392 |
| 2022 | $5,450.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 238 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 238 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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