Contra Costa County property record for 444 Kearney St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,948 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $815,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,829 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-151-026-3 |
| Primary APN | 504-151-026-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,948 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,948 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Street Address | 444 KEARNEY ST |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3614 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Legal Description | HENDERSON TAPSCOTT LOTS 22 & 23 BLK 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENDERSON TAPSCOTT 01 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22,23 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 389100 |
444 Kearney St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since April 2022.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 678 WOODMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1234 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 15, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021112843 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000063872 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 444 KEARNEY ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3614 |
| Document Number | 0000063872 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-063872 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 678 WOODMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1234 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 444 KEARNEY ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3614 |
| Document Number | 0000112843 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-112843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 678 WOODMONT AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1234 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 444 Kearney St was $12,829.
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 | $899,823 (+2%) Land $607,243 Building $292,580 | |
| 2025 | $12,829.00 | $882,181 Land $595,337 Building $286,844 |
| 2023 | $12,322.00 (+1.09%) | $847,926 Land $572,220 Building $275,706 |
| 2022 | $12,189.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 444 Kearney 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 444 Kearney 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 1,010 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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