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258 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 258 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,671 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.114 acres (4,978 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$281,000 (Feb 2024)
Tax Bill$3,531 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Transfer
Feb 2024 Sale & Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN504-191-009-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN504-191-009-1
Alternative APN
  • 504-191-009

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,671 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,298 sqft
2nd Floor Area373 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Lot Area4,978 sqft (0.114 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area473 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address258 BEHRENS ST
CityEL CERRITO
StateCA
Zip94530-3754
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionBEHRENS TRACT POR LOTS 15 & 16 SEC A
Legal SubdivisionBEHRENS TR
Legal Lot Number15,16
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract389100

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address258 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3754
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 1, 2026Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer
Feb 6, 2024Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
CHEVRON FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 6, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 6, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202411729
Prior Transfer DateJan 25, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000011729
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Trustee
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMay 1, 2026
Property Address258 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3754
Document Number0000045347
Instrument DateApr 24, 2026
Instrument202645347
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address258 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3754

February 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateFeb 6, 2024
Property Address258 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3754
Document Number0000011729
Map ReferenceMB E PG 106
Instrument DateJan 25, 2024
Instrument2024-011729
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 15, 2024
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address258 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3754

Mortgage

Document Number0000011730
DateFeb 6, 2024
Instrument2024-011730
Lender
NameCHEVRON FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueMar 4, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityEl Cerrito City
Unified School DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$191,930 (+2%) Land $76,835 Building $115,095
2025$3,531.00 (+24.2%) Homeowner's exemption$188,168 (+36.93%) Land $75,329 Building $112,839
2023$2,843.00 (+2.71%) Homeowner's exemption$137,424 Land $28,966 Building $108,458
2022$2,768.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 900 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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