5225 School St, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 5225 School St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,738 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size	0.106 acres (4,600 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$690,000 (Feb 2016)
Tax Bill	$11,638 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Transfer Aug 2021 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`509-011-016-3`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`509-011-016-3`
Alternative APN	`509-011-016`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,738 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,738 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1964
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Lot Area	4,600 sqft (0.106 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	429 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5225 SCHOOL ST
City	EL CERRITO
State	CA
Zip	94530-2136
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	1ST ADDN BAY VIEW PARK LOTS 28 & 29 BLK A
Legal Subdivision	BAY VIEW PARK ADD 01
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	28,29
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	WEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1024
Census Tract	386000

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	5225 SCHOOL ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2136
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 4, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Aug 4, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Dec 2, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer AMROCK TITLE CA INC
Dec 2, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS
Sep 10, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS
Dec 5, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 8, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201622120
Last Transfer Date	Sep 3, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000217173
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Aug 4, 2021
Property Address	5225 SCHOOL ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2136
Document Number	0000217176
Map Reference	MB E PG 102
Instrument Date	Sep 3, 2020
Instrument	2021-217176
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Revocable Trust
Address	5225 SCHOOL ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2136

August 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Aug 4, 2021
Property Address	5225 SCHOOL ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2136
Document Number	0000217173
Map Reference	MB E PG 102
Instrument Date	Sep 3, 2020
Instrument	2021-217173
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	5225 SCHOOL ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2136

Mortgage

Document Number	0000217174
Date	Aug 4, 2021
Instrument	2021-217174

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	351 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Dec 2, 2019
Property Address	5225 SCHOOL ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2136
Document Number	0000215045
Instrument Date	Nov 21, 2019
Instrument	215045
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 12, 2019
Title Company	AMROCK TITLE CA INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	5225 SCHOOL ST EL CERRITO CA 945302136, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2136

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Dec 2, 2019
Property Address	5225 SCHOOL ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2136
Document Number	0000215043
Instrument Date	Nov 21, 2019
Instrument	215043
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 12, 2019
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	5225 SCHOOL ST EL CERRITO CA 945302136, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2136

Mortgage

Document Number	215044
Date	Dec 2, 2019
Instrument	215044

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2049

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	5225 SCHOOL ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2136
Document Number	0000153344
Instrument Date	Sep 10, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 10, 2019
Title Company	AMROCK TITLE CA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	5225 SCHOOL ST EL CERRITO CA 945302136, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2136

Mortgage

Document Number	0000153344
Date	Sep 17, 2019
Instrument	153344

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 16, 2049

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Dec 5, 2017
Property Address	5225 SCHOOL ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2136
Document Number	0000227869
Instrument Date	Nov 26, 2017
Instrument	227869
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 11, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	5225 SCHOOL ST EL CERRITO CA 945302136, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2136

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Municipality	El Cerrito City
Unified School District	West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$836,285 (+2%) Land $602,524 Building $233,761
2025	$11,638.00 (+4.24%) Homeowner's exemption	$819,888 (+4.04%) Land $590,710 Building $229,178
2023	$11,165.00 (+1.45%) Homeowner's exemption	$788,053 Land $567,773 Building $220,280
2022	$11,005.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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