Contra Costa County property record for 307 Carmel Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 942 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $8,471 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-241-011-7 |
| Primary APN | 504-241-011-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 942 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 942 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 232 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 307 CARMEL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | CERRITO PARK TRACT LOT 18 POR 17 BLK 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | CERRITO PARK |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 390200 |
307 Carmel Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 307 CARMEL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3734 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011274765 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000254754 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 307 CARMEL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3734 |
| Document Number | 0000254754 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-254754 |
| 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 | 307 CARMEL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3734 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 307 Carmel Ave was $8,471 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $589,326 (+2%) Land $538,087 Building $51,239 | |
| 2025 | $8,471.00 Homeowner's exemption | $577,772 Land $527,537 Building $50,235 |
| 2023 | $8,129.00 (+1.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $555,338 Land $507,053 Building $48,285 |
| 2022 | $7,999.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 307 Carmel 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 | 3 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 307 Carmel Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 816 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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