Contra Costa County property record for 5516 Macdonald Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,636 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.102 acres (4,440 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,002 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 501-030-017-5 |
| Primary APN | 501-030-017-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,636 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Basement Area | 336 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,440 sqft (0.102 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 258 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5516 MACDONALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-1640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | ALTA PUNTA TERRACE LOT 6 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA PUNTA TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 384000 |
5516 Macdonald Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2025.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5516 MACDONALD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1640 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Aug 8, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF THE WEST |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000069650 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 5516 MACDONALD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1640 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5516 MACDONALD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1640 |
| Document Number | 0000172140 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-172140 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 5516 MACDONALD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1640 |
| Document Number | 0000149705 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN NCS/SANTA ANA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 5516 MACDONALD AVE EL CERRITO CA 945301640, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1640 |
| Document Number | 0000149705 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 149705 |
| Name | BANK OF THE WEST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OMAHA, NE 68154 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 17, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5516 Macdonald Ave was $2,002.
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 | $71,540 (+2%) Land $27,520 Building $44,020 | |
| 2025 | $2,002.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,138 Land $26,981 Building $43,157 |
| 2023 | $1,933.00 (+3.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $67,416 Land $25,934 Building $41,482 |
| 2022 | $1,867.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5516 Macdonald Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5516 Macdonald 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 637 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.
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