Contra Costa County property record for 244 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 966 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,670 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $900,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $13,510 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-201-002-4 |
| Primary APN | 504-201-002-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 966 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Lot Area | 5,670 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 242 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 244 BEHRENS ST |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3754 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BEHRENS TRACT POR LOTS 21,22 & 23 SEC A |
| Legal Subdivision | BEHRENS SEC A |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 389100 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3754 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202258825 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000058825 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 244 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3754 |
| Document Number | 0000058825 |
| Map Reference | MB E PG 106 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-058825 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 244 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3754 |
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 | $974,188 (+2%) Land $811,824 Building $162,364 | |
| 2025 | $13,510.00 (+4.32%) | $955,087 (+4.04%) Land $795,906 Building $159,181 |
| 2023 | $12,950.00 (+459.64%) | $918,000 Land $765,000 Building $153,000 |
| 2022 | $2,314.00 |
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 | 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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