Contra Costa County property record for 2628 Brooks Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,046 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,095 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,078 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500-040-010 |
| Primary APN | 500-040-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,046 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,046 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Lot Area | 7,095 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 339 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 2628 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 | RICH TRAFFIC CEN LOT 15 & POR 14 & 16 BLK 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND TRAFFIC CENTER |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| 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 500-040-010
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2628 BROOKS AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000051663 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 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 | $555,404 (+2%) Land $377,631 Building $177,773 | |
| 2025 | $8,078.00 (+4.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $544,515 (+4.04%) Land $370,227 Building $174,288 |
| 2023 | $7,740.00 (+1.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $523,372 Land $355,851 Building $167,521 |
| 2022 | $7,608.00 |
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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