Contra Costa County property record for 5230 School St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,243 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,220 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,028 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 509-021-013-8 |
| Primary APN | 509-021-013-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,243 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,015 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,228 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Lot Area | 3,220 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 5230 SCHOOL ST |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1ST ADDN BAY VIEW PARK LOT 17 & POR 18 BLK C |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY VIEW PARK ADD 01 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 386000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5230 SCHOOL ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003361 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 5230 SCHOOL ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2137 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000048571 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-048571 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 420 Months |
| Due | Mar 7, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $70,194 (+2%) Land $13,760 Building $56,434 | |
| 2025 | $2,028.00 (+3.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,819 (+4.04%) Land $13,491 Building $55,328 |
| 2023 | $1,961.00 (+3.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $66,149 Land $12,968 Building $53,181 |
| 2022 | $1,894.00 |
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 | 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 790 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 · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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