Contra Costa County property record for 551 Garretson Ave, Rodeo, CA 94572
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 902 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Apr 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $3,990 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 357-103-008-3 |
| Primary APN | 357-103-008-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 902 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 902 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 160 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 551 GARRETSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RODEO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94572-1418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | P1 |
| Legal Description | TOWN OF RODEO LOTS 22 & 24 BLK 20W |
| Legal Subdivision | RODEO |
| Legal Block | 20W |
| Legal Lot Number | 22,24 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 358000 |
551 Garretson Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2005.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2276, ELK GROVE, CA 95759-2276 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199554271 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 17, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000187559 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Garretson Ave was $3,990.
Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Unified School District | John Swett Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $192,444 (+2%) Land $126,021 Building $66,423 | |
| 2025 | $3,990.00 | $188,671 Land $123,550 Building $65,121 |
| 2023 | $3,771.00 (+3.77%) | $181,347 Land $118,753 Building $62,594 |
| 2022 | $3,634.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 551 Garretson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
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 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1993 · Severe Winter Storm, Mud & Land Slides, & Flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 551 Garretson Ave is low, with 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 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 613 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired, Verizon.
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