Contra Costa County property record for 5315 School St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,246 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,220 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $801,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $11,656 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 509-012-026-1 |
| Primary APN | 509-012-026-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,246 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,246 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Lot Area | 3,220 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 322 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 5315 SCHOOL ST |
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| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1ST ADDN BAY VIEW PARK POR BLK B |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY VIEW PARK ADD 01 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 386000 |
5315 School St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2024.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5315 SCHOOL ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202415545 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000205516 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Property Address | 5315 SCHOOL ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2138 |
| Document Number | 0000015545 |
| Map Reference | MB E PG 102 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-015545 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3353 BELMONT AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3834 |
| Document Number | 0000015546 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-015546 |
| Name | BMO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5315 School St was $11,656.
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 | $833,360 (+2%) Land $573,260 Building $260,100 | |
| 2025 | $11,656.00 | $817,020 Land $562,020 Building $255,000 |
| 2023 | $5,473.00 (+1.88%) | $337,318 Land $88,765 Building $248,553 |
| 2022 | $5,372.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5315 School St 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 5315 School St 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 95% of the US · lower than 97% 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 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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