Contra Costa County property record for 5637 Ludwig Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,425 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $9,433 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500-360-013-6 |
| Primary APN | 500-360-013-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,425 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,425 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 5637 LUDWIG AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-1633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | RICH PACIFIC HTS LOT 25 POR 26 BLK 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND-PULLMAN-PUEBLO 02 |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 384000 |
5637 Ludwig Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5637 LUDWIG AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202685743 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 29, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000129996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5637 LUDWIG AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1633 |
| Document Number | 0000312429 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 279 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-312429 |
| 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 | Family Living Trust |
| Address | 5405 ROSALID, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1453 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5637 Ludwig Ave was $9,433.
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 | $655,837 (+2%) Land $551,643 Building $104,194 | |
| 2025 | $9,433.00 | $642,978 Land $540,827 Building $102,151 |
| 2023 | $9,056.00 (+1.55%) | $618,013 Land $519,827 Building $98,186 |
| 2022 | $8,918.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5637 Ludwig Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5637 Ludwig Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 637 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, 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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