Contra Costa County property record for 5550 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 21,572 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.325 acres (14,175 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,023,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $64,091 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 510-053-019-4 |
| Primary APN | 510-053-019-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 24 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 21,572 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 21,572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Lot Area | 14,175 sqft (0.325 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 24 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 5550 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3461 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | RICHMOND ANNEX ADDN POR BLK 110 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND ANNEX ADD |
| Legal Block | 110 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-11 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 389200 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3020 BRIDGEWAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965-1439 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014225528 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 18, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000156849 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 5550 CENTRAL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3461 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000027488 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-027488 |
| Name | STERLING BANK & TRUST FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $3,903,273 (+2.02%) Land $1,225,882 Building $2,677,391 | |
| 2025 | $64,091.00 (+3.66%) | $3,825,896 (+3.92%) Land $1,201,846 Building $2,624,050 |
| 2023 | $61,829.00 (+1.24%) | $3,681,594 Land $1,155,178 Building $2,526,416 |
| 2022 | $61,073.00 |
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 100 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 |
|---|
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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