5611 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 5611 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 545 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.041 acres (1,792 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$465,000 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill$7,684 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN510-043-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN510-043-008
Alternative APN
  • 510-043-008-0

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area545 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area545 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Lot Area1,792 sqft (0.041 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area170 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address5611 CENTRAL AVE
CityEL CERRITO
StateCA
Zip94530-3408
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal DescriptionRICH ANNEX POR LTS 9 & 10 BLK 100
Legal SubdivisionRICHMOND ANX
Legal Block100
Legal Lot Number9,10
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract389200

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5611 CENTRAL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3408
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 26, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SEA WEST COAST GUARD FCU
Jun 27, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
LUTHER BURBANK SAVINGS
Apr 18, 2019Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
PACIFIC COAST TITLE (ORANGE)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 18, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201998886
Prior Transfer DateDec 9, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000257762
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address5611 CENTRAL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3408
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2026
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 6508, ALBANY, CA 94706-0508

Mortgage

Document Number0000060198
DateFeb 26, 2021
Instrument2021-060198
Lender
NameSEA WEST COAST GUARD FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressOAKLAND, CA 94605
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

June 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJun 27, 2019
Property Address5611 CENTRAL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3408
Document Number0000098886
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 144
Instrument DateJun 17, 2019
Instrument2019-098886
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5611 CENTRAL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3408

Mortgage

Document Number0000098887
DateJun 27, 2019
Instrument2019-098887
Lender
NameLUTHER BURBANK SAVINGS
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2049

Mortgage

Document Number0000098889
DateJun 27, 2019
Instrument2019-098889
Lender
NameLUTHER BURBANK SAVINGS
TypeLending Institution
AddressMANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

April 2019: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateApr 18, 2019
Property Address5611 CENTRAL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3408
Document Number0000054061
Instrument DateApr 17, 2019
Instrument54061
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2019
Title CompanyPACIFIC COAST TITLE (ORANGE)

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$475.20
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5611 CENTRAL AVE EL CERRITO CA 945303408, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3408

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$529,085 (+2%) Land $472,196 Building $56,889
2025$7,684.00 (+4.2%) Homeowner's exemption$518,712 (+4.04%) Land $462,938 Building $55,774
2023$7,374.00 (+1.7%) Homeowner's exemption$498,571 Land $444,962 Building $53,609
2022$7,251.00

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 591 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 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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