Contra Costa County property record for 6511 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,127 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,445,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $14,917 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-020-017-1 |
| Primary APN | 504-020-017-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,127 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,127 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Lot Area | 5,920 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 6511 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | HENDERSON TAPSCOTT LOTS 1 & 2 BLK B |
| Legal Subdivision | HENDERSON 01 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 389100 |
6511 Central Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1051 MAIN ST, HERCULES, CA 94547-2725 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage SAVINGS BANK OF MENDOCINO COUNTY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025103338 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000080874 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 6511 CENTRAL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3516 |
| Document Number | 0000103339 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 103339 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1051 MAIN ST, HERCULES, CA 94547-2725 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 6511 CENTRAL AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3516 |
| Document Number | 0000103338 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 103338 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 1051 MAIN ST, HERCULES, CA 94547-2725 |
| Document Number | 0000103340 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 103340 |
| Name | SAVINGS BANK OF MENDOCINO COUNTY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 6511 Central Ave was $14,917.
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 | $1,444,700 (+84.19%) Land $900,000 Building $544,700 | |
| 2025 | $14,917.00 | $784,345 Land $235,144 Building $549,201 |
| 2023 | $14,408.00 (+1.4%) | $753,890 Land $226,014 Building $527,876 |
| 2022 | $14,209.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 6511 Central 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.
The area around 6511 Central Ave 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 |
|---|
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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