Contra Costa County property record for 536 Kearney St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,259 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $236,500 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $6,013 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer Nov 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-011-028-9 |
| Primary APN | 504-011-028-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,259 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,259 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 536 KEARNEY ST |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | HENDERSON TAPSCOTT LOTS 19 & 20 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENDERSON TAPACOTT 01 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 389100 |
536 Kearney St is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2023.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8135 USAID, FPO, AP 96520 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199888653 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000120493 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 536 KEARNEY ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3521 |
| Document Number | 0000120492 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-120492 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3393 LOCH BRAE LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901-6307 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3393 LOCH BRAE LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901-6307 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 536 KEARNEY ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3521 |
| Document Number | 0000120493 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-120493 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3393 LOCH BRAE LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901-6307 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3393 LOCH BRAE LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22901-6307 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 536 Kearney St was $6,013.
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 | $385,150 (+2%) Land $260,575 Building $124,575 | |
| 2025 | $6,013.00 | $377,599 Land $255,466 Building $122,133 |
| 2023 | $5,779.00 (+1.83%) | $362,939 Land $245,547 Building $117,392 |
| 2022 | $5,675.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 536 Kearney 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 536 Kearney 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 1,010 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 · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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