Contra Costa County property record for 317 Behrens St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,667 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,978 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $456,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $11,178 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Line of Credit May 2017 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-192-005-8 |
| Primary APN | 504-192-005-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,667 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,524 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,143 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Lot Area | 4,978 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 317 BEHRENS ST |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BEHRENS TRACT LOT 6 POR 5 & 7 SEC B |
| Legal Subdivision | BEHRENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 389100 |
317 Behrens St is held in a trust since May 2017.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1636 B ST, NAPA, CA 94559-1045 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| May 17, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 17, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201244755 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000085544 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 317 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000037603 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-037603 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 8, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 317 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3706 |
| Document Number | 0000085544 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 85544 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 317 BEHRENS ST EL CERRITO CA 945303706, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3706 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 317 BEHRENS ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3706 |
| Document Number | 0000085543 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 85543 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 317 BEHRENS ST EL CERRITO CA 945303706, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3706 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 317 Behrens St was $11,178.
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 | $763,151 (+2%) Land $538,087 Building $225,064 | |
| 2025 | $11,178.00 | $748,188 Land $527,537 Building $220,651 |
| 2023 | $8,578.00 (+2.77%) | $550,509 Land $507,053 Building $43,456 |
| 2022 | $8,347.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 317 Behrens St 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.
The area around 317 Behrens St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 900 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 · 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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