Contra Costa County property record for 501 Sonoma Ave, Rodeo, CA 94572
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,652 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,144 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,116 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 357-225-019-3 |
| Primary APN | 357-225-019-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,652 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,652 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Lot Area | 6,144 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 501 SONOMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RODEO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94572-1602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | P1 |
| Legal Description | RODEO VISTA #2 POR LOT 163 |
| Legal Subdivision | RODEO VISTA |
| Legal Lot Number | 163 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 358000 |
501 Sonoma Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2009.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 SONOMA AVE, RODEO, CA 94572-1602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009170961 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000208231 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 501 SONOMA AVE, RODEO, CA 94572-1602 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 SONOMA AVE, RODEO, CA 94572-1602 |
| Document Number | 0000286871 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-286871 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Sonoma Ave was $5,116 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | John Swett Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $302,807 (+2%) Land $78,329 Building $224,478 | |
| 2025 | $5,116.00 Homeowner's exemption | $296,871 Land $76,794 Building $220,077 |
| 2023 | $4,892.00 (+2.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $285,345 Land $73,813 Building $211,532 |
| 2022 | $4,755.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 501 Sonoma Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 501 Sonoma 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 | None beyond 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 740 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Unwired.
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