Contra Costa County property record for 2620 Brooks Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,646 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,928 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $430,000 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,303 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500-040-027-4 |
| Primary APN | 500-040-027-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,646 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,162 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,014 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 632 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,928 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 516 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2620 BROOKS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-1417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | PCL MAP 57 PG 46 PCL A |
| Legal Subdivision | PM 57 46 |
| Legal Tract | 57PM46 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 384000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 500-040-027-4
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2620 BROOKS AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JPMORGAN CHASE BANK |
| Dec 03, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200448543 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 04, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000330587 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2620 BROOKS AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1417 |
| Document Number | 0000068530 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202668530 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | SIMPLE TITLE, SIMPLIFILE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust, 221 |
| Address | 2620 BROOKS AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1417 |
| Document Number | 0000068530, |
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| Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202668530 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.51% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 03, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2620 BROOKS AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1417 |
| Document Number | 0000330587 |
| Map Reference | MB 57 PG 46 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 04, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-330587 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 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 | Family Trust |
| Address | 2620 BROOKS AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1417 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | El Cerrito City |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $343,110 (+2%) Land $87,631 Building $255,479 | |
| 2025 | $5,303.00 (+4.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $336,383 (+4.04%) Land $85,913 Building $250,470 |
| 2023 | $5,091.00 (+1.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $323,323 Land $82,578 Building $240,745 |
| 2022 | $4,992.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 12, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Etheric Communications, LLC..
Based on FCC filings for 927 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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