Contra Costa County property record for 5422 Hillside Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,619 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $377,500 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,850 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500-292-003 |
| Primary APN | 500-292-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,619 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,366 sqft |
| Basement Area | 253 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Lot Area | 5,130 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 5422 HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-1451 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | RICH TRAFFIC CENTER LOT 3 & POR 4 BLK 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND TRAFFIC CENTER |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 384000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5422 HILLSIDE AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1451 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017215286 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000215286 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5422 HILLSIDE AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1451 |
| Document Number | 0000215286 |
| Map Reference | VOL11 PG256 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-215286 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE RESOURCE GUARANTY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3609 GRANT RPDS, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78253-4570 |
| Document Number | 0000215287 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-215287 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
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 | $448,094 (+2%) Land $363,307 Building $84,787 | |
| 2025 | $6,850.00 (+3.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $439,309 (+4.04%) Land $356,184 Building $83,125 |
| 2023 | $6,640.00 (+1.81%) | $422,252 Land $342,353 Building $79,899 |
| 2022 | $6,522.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 927 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 | 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.
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