630 Albemarle St, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 630 Albemarle St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 795 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.085 acres (3,700 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$885,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill$12,634 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2018 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN503-431-020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN503-431-020
Alternative APN
  • 503-431-020-0

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area795 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area795 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialMetal
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area3,700 sqft (0.085 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area231 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address630 ALBEMARLE ST
CityEL CERRITO
StateCA
Zip94530-3217
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionHENDERSON TAPSCOTT LOT 16 POR 17 BLK 30
Legal SubdivisionHENDERSON TAPSCOTT
Legal Tract1
Legal Block30
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
Census Tract388000

Owner

630 Albemarle St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2023.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address630 ALBEMARLE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3217
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 19, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Nov 20, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.
Nov 20, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
PLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 19, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 19, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202390427
Prior Transfer DateSep 13, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000229174
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateSep 19, 2023
Property Address630 ALBEMARLE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3217
Document Number0000090427
Map ReferenceVOL 1 PG 1
Instrument DateSep 13, 2023
Instrument2023-090427
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
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
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address630 ALBEMARLE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3217

Mortgage

Document Number0000090428
DateSep 19, 2023
Instrument2023-090428
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2053

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateNov 20, 2018
Property Address630 ALBEMARLE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3217
Document Number0000187829
Instrument DateNov 13, 2018
Instrument187829
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 4, 2018
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address630 ALBEMARLE ST EL CERRITO CA 945303217, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3217

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateNov 20, 2018
Property Address630 ALBEMARLE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3217
Document Number0000187830
Instrument DateNov 6, 2018
Instrument187830
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 4, 2018
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address630 ALBEMARLE ST EL CERRITO CA 945303217, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3217

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 630 Albemarle St was $12,634 with a homeowner's exemption.

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$920,754 (+2%) Land $801,108 Building $119,646
2025$12,634.00 Homeowner's exemption$902,700 Land $785,400 Building $117,300
2023$13,040.00 (-67.45%)$932,813 Land $825,594 Building $107,219
2022$40,066.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 630 Albemarle 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

The area around 630 Albemarle 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 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 1,010 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
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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