Contra Costa County property record for 6539 Morris Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,465 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $610,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $12,099 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 501-310-009-3 |
| Primary APN | 501-310-009-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,465 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,031 sqft |
| Basement Area | 434 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 3,500 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 6539 MORRIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-1744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | RICH JUNCTION HTS 1 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND TRAFFIC CENTER |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 384000 |
6539 Morris Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2020.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6539 MORRIS AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1744 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005207130 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000252780 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 6539 MORRIS AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1744 |
| Document Number | 0000252780 |
| Map Reference | MB 10 PG 230 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-252780 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6539 MORRIS AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-1744 |
| Document Number | 0000252781 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-252781 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6539 Morris Ave was $12,099.
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 | $867,275 (+2%) Land $511,837 Building $355,438 | |
| 2025 | $12,099.00 | $850,270 Land $501,801 Building $348,469 |
| 2023 | $11,609.00 (+1.42%) | $817,255 Land $482,316 Building $334,939 |
| 2022 | $11,446.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 6539 Morris Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 6539 Morris 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 637 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.
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