Contra Costa County property record for 5531 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,945 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 510-044-019-6 |
| Primary APN | 510-044-019-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 3,780 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 5531 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | RICHMOND ANNEX POR LOTS 33 & 34 BLK 90 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND ANX |
| Legal Block | 90 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33,34 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 389200 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3042 STEPHEN DR, EL SOBRANTE, CA 94803-2335 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012239811 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000080409 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $345,401 (+2%) Land $213,523 Building $131,878 | |
| 2025 | $5,945.00 (+3.84%) | $338,630 (+4.04%) Land $209,337 Building $129,293 |
| 2023 | $5,725.00 (+1.38%) | $325,482 Land $201,209 Building $124,273 |
| 2022 | $5,647.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 591 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 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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