Contra Costa County property record for 5231 Gordon Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,590 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $41,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,548 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 513-413-015-1 |
| Primary APN | 513-413-015-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,590 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,590 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Lot Area | 7,800 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 5231 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 L0035 B |
| Legal Tract | 05460 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 386000 |
5231 Gordon Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2006.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5231 GORDON AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2154 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006357823 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5231 Gordon Ave was $4,548 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 | $266,002 (+2%) Land $101,652 Building $164,350 | |
| 2025 | $4,548.00 Homeowner's exemption | $260,787 Land $99,659 Building $161,128 |
| 2023 | $4,363.00 (+2.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $250,662 Land $95,790 Building $154,872 |
| 2022 | $4,267.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5231 Gordon 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 5231 Gordon 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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