Contra Costa County property record for 534 Albemarle St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,257 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $8,142 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-071-027-8 |
| Primary APN | 504-071-027-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,257 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,541 sqft |
| Basement Area | 716 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 219 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 534 ALBEMARLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | HENDERSON TAPSCOTT LOTS 17 & 18 BLK 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENDERSON TAPSCOTT 01 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Block | 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17,18 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 389100 |
534 Albemarle St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2016.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 534 ALBEMARLE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199789797 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 18, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000098097 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 534 ALBEMARLE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3215 |
| Document Number | 0000042792 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SYNRGO INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 534 ALBEMARLE ST EL CERRITO CA 945303215, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3215 |
| Document Number | 0000042792 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 42792 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CORTE MADERA, CA 94925 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 4, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 534 Albemarle St was $8,142.
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 | $513,936 (+2%) Land $266,618 Building $247,318 | |
| 2025 | $8,142.00 | $503,860 Land $261,391 Building $242,469 |
| 2023 | $7,832.00 (+1.25%) | $484,296 Land $251,242 Building $233,054 |
| 2022 | $7,735.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 534 Albemarle St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 534 Albemarle St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 776 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 in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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