Contra Costa County property record for 5690 Ludwig Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,019 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $317,500 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,369 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500-350-012 |
| Primary APN | 500-350-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,019 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,019 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 571 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|
| Street Address | 5690 LUDWIG AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-1634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | RICH PACIFIC HTS LOT 16 POR 15 BLK 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND PACIFIC HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 384000 |
5690 Ludwig Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2012.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5690 LUDWIG AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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 | Feb 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201242221 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000102476 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 5690 LUDWIG AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1634 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5690 LUDWIG AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1634 |
| Document Number | 0000095516 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-095516 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LIVERMORE, CA 94551 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5690 Ludwig Ave was $6,369.
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 | $406,759 (+2%) Land $352,316 Building $54,443 | |
| 2025 | $6,369.00 | $398,784 Land $345,408 Building $53,376 |
| 2023 | $6,110.00 (+1.88%) | $383,301 Land $331,997 Building $51,304 |
| 2022 | $5,997.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5690 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 5690 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 861 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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