Contra Costa County property record for 2539 Alva Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,602 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,272 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,677 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500-220-004-5 |
| Primary APN | 500-220-004-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,602 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,146 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Lot Area | 6,272 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 418 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 2539 ALVA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-1541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | MIRA VISTA HIGHLANDS LOT 358 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIRA VISTA HLNDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 358 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 384000 |
2539 Alva Ave is held in a trust since October 1994.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2539 ALVA AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1541 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2021 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 31, 1994 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000296537 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2539 ALVA AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1541 |
| Document Number | 0000281407 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 509 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-281407 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2539 ALVA AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1541 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2539 ALVA AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1541 |
| Document Number | 0000162936 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 509 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-162936 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 2539 ALVA AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1541 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2539 Alva Ave was $2,677.
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 | $104,501 (+2%) Land $30,266 Building $74,235 | |
| 2025 | $2,677.00 | $102,453 Land $29,673 Building $72,780 |
| 2023 | $2,578.00 (+3.04%) | $98,476 Land $28,522 Building $69,954 |
| 2022 | $2,502.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2539 Alva Ave 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 | 1 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 2539 Alva Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 861 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 · 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 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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