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5529 Ludwig Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 5529 Ludwig Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,226 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.089 acres (3,885 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$825,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$11,879 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Transfer
Nov 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN500-360-007-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN500-360-007-8
Alternative APN
  • 500-360-007

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,226 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,226 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,885 sqft (0.089 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5529 LUDWIG AVE
CityEL CERRITO
StateCA
Zip94530-1632
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionRICH PACIFIC HTS POR LOTS 33,34 & 35 BLK 11
Legal SubdivisionRICHMOND PACIFIC HEIGHTS
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract384000

Owner

5529 Ludwig Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5529 LUDWIG AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1632
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 31, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Nov 15, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 31, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 19, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202384512
Transfer Doc0000137564
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateAug 31, 2023
Property Address5529 LUDWIG AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1632
Document Number0000084513
Map ReferenceMB 12 PG 279
Instrument DateAug 28, 2023
Instrument2023-084513
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 11, 2023
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address603 ELM ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3120

November 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateNov 15, 2022
Property Address5529 LUDWIG AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1632
Document Number0000173800
Map ReferenceMB 12 PG 279
Instrument DateSep 6, 2022
Instrument2022-173800
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5529 LUDWIG AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1632

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5529 Ludwig Ave was $11,879 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityEl Cerrito City
Unified School DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$858,330 (+2%) Land $702,270 Building $156,060
2025$11,879.00 Homeowner's exemption$841,500 Land $688,500 Building $153,000
2023$10,230.00 (+129.89%) Homeowner's exemption$273,639 Land $166,936 Building $106,703
2022$4,450.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5529 Ludwig Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 5529 Ludwig 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 637 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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