6512 Potrero Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 6512 Potrero Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size	0.126 acres (5,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$1,035,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$15,287 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`502-260-026-5`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`502-260-026-5`
Alternative APN	`502-260-026`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,344 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,344 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1929
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Architectural Style	Mediterranean
Lot Area	5,500 sqft (0.126 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	198 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	6512 POTRERO AVE
City	EL CERRITO
State	CA
Zip	94530-2246
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Description	NORTH BERK TERR LOT 47 POR 46 & 48 BLK 39
Legal Subdivision	NORTH BERKELEY TERRACE
Legal Block	39
Legal Lot Number	47
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	WEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	386000

Owner

6512 Potrero Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	6512 POTRERO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2246
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Date	Document
Dec 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WINNPOINTE CORPORATION
Aug 10, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
May 20, 2019	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
May 30, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 10, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 10, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 30, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021222016
Prior Transfer Date	May 9, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000072726
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	6512 POTRERO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2246
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6512 POTERO AVW, EL CERRITO, CA 94530

Mortgage

Document Number	0000317395
Date	Dec 17, 2020
Instrument	2020-317395

Lender

Name	WINNPOINTE CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ORANGE, CA 92868

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

August 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Aug 10, 2021
Property Address	6512 POTRERO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2246
Document Number	0000222016
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 26
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2021
Instrument	2021-222016
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6512 POTRERO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2246

Mortgage

Document Number	0000222017
Date	Aug 10, 2021
Instrument	2021-222017

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

May 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	May 20, 2019
Property Address	6512 POTRERO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2246
Document Number	0000072726
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 26
Instrument Date	May 9, 2019
Instrument	2019-072726
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	6512 POTRERO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2246

Mortgage

Document Number	0000072727
Date	May 20, 2019
Instrument	2019-072727

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2049

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	May 30, 2018
Property Address	6512 POTRERO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2246
Document Number	0000085004
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 26
Instrument Date	May 24, 2018
Instrument	2018-085004
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	6512 POTRERO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2246

Mortgage

Document Number	0000085005
Date	May 30, 2018
Instrument	2018-085005

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 6512 Potrero Ave was $15,287 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Municipality	El Cerrito City
Unified School District	West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,120,315 (+2%) Land $757,701 Building $362,614
2025	$15,287.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,098,349 Land $742,845 Building $355,504
2023	$14,651.00 (+1.39%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,055,700 Land $714,000 Building $341,700
2022	$14,450.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 6512 Potrero 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

Wildfire risk around 6512 Potrero Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 689 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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