Contra Costa County property record for 6509 Barrett Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,086 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (4,992 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $673,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $11,605 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500-190-022-3 |
| Primary APN | 500-190-022-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,086 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,017 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,944 sqft |
| Basement Area | 125 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Lot Area | 4,992 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 6509 BARRETT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-1526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | MIRA VISTA HIGHLANDS LOT 430 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIRA VISTA HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 430 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 384000 |
6509 Barrett Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2014.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6509 BARRETT AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1526 |
| 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.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Jul 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OWNING CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014220316 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 6509 BARRETT AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1526 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2024 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6509 BARRETT AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1526 |
| Document Number | 0000043239 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-043239 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 6509 BARRETT AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1526 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000154229 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-154229 |
| Name | OWNING CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6509 Barrett Ave was $11,605 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $825,011 (+2%) Land $337,112 Building $487,899 | |
| 2025 | $11,605.00 Homeowner's exemption | $808,835 Land $330,502 Building $478,333 |
| 2023 | $11,138.00 (+1.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $777,428 Land $317,669 Building $459,759 |
| 2022 | $10,979.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 6509 Barrett Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 6509 Barrett Ave is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · lower than 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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