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5609 Macdonald Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 5609 Macdonald Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,169 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,496 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$215,000 (Jun 1998)
Tax Bill$5,476 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2019 Transfer
Jul 2019 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN500-340-012-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN500-340-012-3
Alternative APN
  • 500-340-012

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,169 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area938 sqft
2nd Floor Area231 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Lot Area3,496 sqft (0.08 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area231 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address5609 MACDONALD AVE
CityEL CERRITO
StateCA
Zip94530-1641
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionRICH TRAFFIC CENTER 17 22
Legal SubdivisionRICHMOND HOME
Legal Block22
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3012
Census Tract384000

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5609 MACDONALD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1641
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 12, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Jul 12, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Jul 12, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 17, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 17, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1998137800
Last Transfer DateJul 8, 2019
Transfer Doc0000108004
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJul 12, 2019
Property Address5609 MACDONALD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1641
Document Number0000108004
Instrument DateJul 8, 2019
Instrument108004
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 18, 2019
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address5609 MACDONALD AVE EL CERRITO CA 945301641, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1641

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJul 12, 2019
Property Address5609 MACDONALD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1641
Document Number0000108003
Instrument DateJul 8, 2019
Instrument108003
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 18, 2019
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address5609 MACDONALD AVE EL CERRITO CA 945301641, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1641

July 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJul 12, 2019
Property Address5609 MACDONALD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1641
Document Number0000108002
Map ReferenceMB 11 PG 256
Instrument DateJul 8, 2019
Instrument2019-108002
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC 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
Address5609 MACDONALD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1641

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$350,138 (+2%) Land $179,141 Building $170,997
2025$5,476.00 (+4.11%) Homeowner's exemption$343,274 (+4.04%) Land $175,629 Building $167,645
2023$5,260.00 (+1.94%) Homeowner's exemption$329,946 Land $168,810 Building $161,136
2022$5,160.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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

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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