Contra Costa County property record for 5210 Potrero Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Mar 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,622 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 509-011-013 |
| Primary APN | 509-011-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Lot Area | 4,600 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 5210 POTRERO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1ST BAY VIEW PARK LOTS 12 & 13 BLK A |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY VIEW PARK MAP ADD 01 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,13 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 386000 |
5210 Potrero Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2009.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5210 POTRERO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2121 |
| 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 | Mar 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200944623 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 13, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056263 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 5210 POTRERO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2121 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE CO ROSEVILLE CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000018276 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-018276 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5210 Potrero Ave was $3,622 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 | $203,575 (+2%) Land $131,342 Building $72,233 | |
| 2025 | $3,622.00 Homeowner's exemption | $199,584 Land $128,767 Building $70,817 |
| 2023 | $3,484.00 (+2.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $191,836 Land $123,768 Building $68,068 |
| 2022 | $3,401.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5210 Potrero 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 5210 Potrero Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 765 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless 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, Sonic Telecom.
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