Contra Costa County property record for 552 Elm St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,948 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $19,621 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-033-002-8 |
| Primary APN | 504-033-002-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,948 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,948 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 552 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Legal Description | HENDERSON TAPSCOTT LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENDERSON TAPSCOTT 01 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 389100 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1108 LIBERTY ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2607 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199955577 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000029993 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 552 ELM ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3602 |
| Document Number | 0000030103 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-030103 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 721, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-0721 |
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 | $1,331,712 (+2%) Land $811,512 Building $520,200 | |
| 2025 | $19,621.00 (+105.41%) | $1,305,600 (+147.57%) Land $795,600 Building $510,000 |
| 2023 | $9,552.00 (+1.36%) | $527,373 Land $241,084 Building $286,289 |
| 2022 | $9,424.00 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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