Contra Costa County property record for 6540 Morris Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,885 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Sep 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $7,438 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 501-321-002-5 |
| Primary APN | 501-321-002-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,885 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,284 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,343 sqft |
| Basement Area | 542 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6540 MORRIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-1745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | RICH JUNCT HTS LOT 23 POR 24 TO 27 BLK 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | RICHMOND JUNCTION HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 384000 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 254 TRINITY AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1139 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1999241952 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 5, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000318800 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $493,805 (+2%) Land $258,662 Building $235,143 | |
| 2025 | $7,438.00 (+4.09%) | $484,124 (+4.04%) Land $253,591 Building $230,533 |
| 2023 | $7,146.00 (+1.68%) | $465,327 Land $243,745 Building $221,582 |
| 2022 | $7,028.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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