Contra Costa County property record for 555 Albemarle St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,660 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $382,000 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $9,996 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Apr 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-072-002 |
| Primary APN | 504-072-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,660 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,193 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 467 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 189 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 555 ALBEMARLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | HENDERSON TAPSCOTT LOTS 31 & 32 BLK 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HENDERSON TAPSCOTT 01 |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31,32 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 389100 |
555 Albemarle St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 555 ALBEMARLE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Apr 26, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2001206820 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000124838 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 555 ALBEMARLE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3214 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 555 ALBEMARLE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3214 |
| Document Number | 0000283662 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-283662 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 555 ALBEMARLE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3214 |
| Document Number | 0000124838 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-124838 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 555 ALBEMARLE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3214 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 555 Albemarle St was $9,996 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $705,379 (+2%) Land $483,689 Building $221,690 | |
| 2025 | $9,996.00 Homeowner's exemption | $691,549 Land $474,205 Building $217,344 |
| 2023 | $9,592.00 (+1.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $664,697 Land $455,792 Building $208,905 |
| 2022 | $9,448.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 555 Albemarle St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 555 Albemarle St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 776 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 · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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