Contra Costa County property record for 537 Vaqueros Ave, Rodeo, CA 94572 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
| Square Footage | 1,641 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,559 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Garage | Attached, 468 sqft |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $9,157.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 357-231-034-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,641 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 747 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 894 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single Style |
| Lot Area | 5,559 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft Garage |
| Street Address | 537 VAQUEROS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RODEO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94572-1541 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | RODEO VISTA #1 LOT 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | RODEO VISTA #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 358000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 357-231-034-4
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 887, SAN RAMON, CA 94583-5887 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE |
| May 06, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) SOUND EQUITY INC |
| Apr 25, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) SOUND EQUITY HIGH INCOME DEBT |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201864177 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 02, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000270475 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 537 VAQUEROS AVE, RODEO, CA 94572-1541 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 BEVMAR LN, ALAMO, CA 94507-1401 |
| Document Number | 0000259971 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-259971 |
| Name | HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LAKE FOREST, CA 92630 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 01, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 5.5% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.5% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 10.5% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 537 VAQUEROS AVE, RODEO, CA 94572-1541 |
| Document Number | 0000081045 |
| Instrument Date | May 06, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO. |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1320 EL CAPITAN DR #100 DANVILLE CA 945266260, 100, DANVILLE, CA 94526-6260 |
| Document Number | 0000081045 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 81045 |
| Name | SOUND EQUITY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLEVUE, WA 98004 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 537 VAQUEROS AVE, RODEO, CA 94572-1541 |
| Document Number | 0000064177 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 64177 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 02, 2018 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $495.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 887 SAN RAMON CA 945835887, SAN RAMON, CA 94583-5887 |
| Document Number | 64178 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 64178 |
| Name | SOUND EQUITY HIGH INCOME DEBT |
|---|---|
| Address | BELLEVUE, WA 98004 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | John Swett Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $522,257 (+2%) Land $290,143 Building $232,114 | |
| 2025 | $9,157.00 (+4.89%) | $512,017 (+4.04%) Land $284,454 Building $227,563 |
| 2023 | $8,730.00 (+3.13%) | $492,136 Land $273,409 Building $218,727 |
| 2022 | $8,465.00 |
537 Vaqueros Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Contra Costa County (06013C), updated October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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