Contra Costa County property record for 618 Kearney St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 787 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,556 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-393-010-7 |
| Primary APN | 503-393-010-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 787 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 787 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 3,500 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 618 KEARNEY ST |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | BLVD GARDENS #1 POR 6 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOULEVARD GARDENS 01 |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 388000 |
618 Kearney St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 618 KEARNEY ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FREMONT BANK |
| Apr 3, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GEORGE J TRAPP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20213541 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 13, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000154368 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 618 KEARNEY ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000003541 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-003541 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 618 KEARNEY ST # C, C, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000003542 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-003542 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 618 KEARNEY ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000050708 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 50708 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 618 KEARNEY ST EL CERRITO CA 945303127, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3127 |
| Document Number | 50709 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 50709 |
| Name | GEORGE J TRAPP |
|---|---|
| Address | 124 HILLSIDE AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-1935 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 618 Kearney St was $11,556.
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 | $828,057 (+2%) Land $607,243 Building $220,814 | |
| 2025 | $11,556.00 | $811,822 Land $595,337 Building $216,485 |
| 2023 | $11,087.00 (+1.45%) | $780,300 Land $572,220 Building $208,080 |
| 2022 | $10,929.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 618 Kearney St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 618 Kearney St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 1,010 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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