Contra Costa County property record for 5226 Gordon Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,515 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $364,000 (Oct 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $7,126 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 513-413-018-5 |
| Primary APN | 513-413-018-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,515 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 747 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 5226 GORDON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2154 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | T05460 L0038 B |
| Legal Tract | 05460 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 386000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5226 GORDON AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2154 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009238300 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $479,241 (+2%) Land $78,989 Building $400,252 | |
| 2025 | $7,126.00 (+4.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $469,845 (+4.04%) Land $77,441 Building $392,404 |
| 2023 | $6,842.00 (+1.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $451,602 Land $74,435 Building $377,167 |
| 2022 | $6,726.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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