Contra Costa County property record for 6523 Potrero Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,438 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.015 acres (651 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $363,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,687 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 502-550-006-6 |
| Primary APN | 502-550-006-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,438 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 766 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 651 sqft (0.015 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 6523 POTRERO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2267 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | T6964 U6 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION 6964 |
| Legal Tract | 6964 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 386000 |
6523 Potrero Ave, a condominium, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2014.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6523 POTRERO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2267 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014172023 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 6523 POTRERO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2267 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6523 POTRERO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2267 |
| Document Number | 0000208650 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-208650 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6523 Potrero Ave was $6,687 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 | $444,864 (+2%) Land $275,820 Building $169,044 | |
| 2025 | $6,687.00 Homeowner's exemption | $436,142 Land $270,412 Building $165,730 |
| 2023 | $6,422.00 (+1.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $419,208 Land $259,912 Building $159,296 |
| 2022 | $6,309.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 6523 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 risk around 6523 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.
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 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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