Contra Costa County property record for 2615 Brooks Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,235 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,458 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Feb 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500-030-005-2 |
| Primary APN | 500-030-005-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,235 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,532 sqft |
| Basement Area | 703 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 527 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 2615 BROOKS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-1416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | RICH TRAFFIC CENTER LOT 14 BLK 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND TRAFFIC CE |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 384000 |
2615 Brooks Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2615 BROOKS AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer |
| Feb 14, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027938 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2615 BROOKS AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1416 |
| Document Number | 0000067592 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202667592 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2615 BROOKS AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1416 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2615 BROOKS AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1416 |
| Document Number | 0000027938 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 256 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-027938 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2615 BROOKS AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1416 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2615 Brooks Ave was $3,458.
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 | $183,809 (+2%) Land $55,123 Building $128,686 | |
| 2025 | $3,458.00 Homeowner's exemption | $180,206 Land $54,043 Building $126,163 |
| 2023 | $3,331.00 (+2.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $173,211 Land $51,946 Building $121,265 |
| 2022 | $3,250.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2615 Brooks Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 2615 Brooks Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 927 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 | 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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