6420 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 6420 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,539 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size0.057 acres (2,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$808,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill$12,106 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2021 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN504-151-001-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN504-151-001-6
Alternative APN
  • 504-151-001

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,539 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area757 sqft
2nd Floor Area782 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Lot Area2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area431 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address6420 CENTRAL AVE
CityEL CERRITO
StateCA
Zip94530-3515
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal DescriptionHENDERSON TAPSCOTT LOT 24 BLK 6
Legal SubdivisionHENDERSON TAPSCOTT 01
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract389100

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address6420 CENTRAL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3515
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 30, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jan 12, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 1, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Mar 13, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021349864
Prior Transfer DateDec 29, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000010397
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateDec 30, 2021
Property Address6420 CENTRAL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3515
Document Number0000349864
Map ReferenceVOL 1 PG 1
Instrument DateDec 27, 2021
Instrument2021-349864
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC 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
Address6420 CENTRAL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3515

Mortgage

Document Number0000349865
DateDec 30, 2021
Instrument2021-349865
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2052

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateJan 12, 2021
Property Address6420 CENTRAL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3515
Document Number0000010397
Instrument DateDec 29, 2020
Instrument10397
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 22, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address4436 TERRA GRANADA DR #2B WALNUT CREEK CA 945954046, 2B, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595-4046

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateApr 1, 2019
Property Address6420 CENTRAL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3515
Document Number0000044102
Instrument DateMar 26, 2019
Instrument44102
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 9, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address6420 CENTRAL AVE EL CERRITO CA 945303515, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3515

March 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMar 13, 2019
Property Address6420 CENTRAL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3515
Document Number0000034110
Instrument DateMar 8, 2019
Instrument34110
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2019

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address6420 CENTRAL AVE EL CERRITO CA 945303515, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3515

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$874,602 (+2%) Land $614,820 Building $259,782
2025$12,106.00 (+4.25%) Homeowner's exemption$857,454 (+4.04%) Land $602,765 Building $254,689
2023$11,613.00 (+0.64%) Homeowner's exemption$824,160 Land $579,360 Building $244,800
2022$11,539.00

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 · 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 Policies3 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

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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