Contra Costa County property record for 708 Avila Pl, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,763 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $755,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $14,984 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-322-011-1 |
| Primary APN | 503-322-011-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,763 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,944 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Lot Area | 9,500 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 708 AVILA PL |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BERK CTRY CLUB TERR #1 131 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY CC TERRACE 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 131 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 390100 |
708 Avila Pl is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2005.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 708 AVILA PL, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005323356 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 5, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006021 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 708 AVILA PL, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3301 |
| Document Number | 0000088462 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 88462 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 708 AVILA PL EL CERRITO CA 945303301, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3301 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 708 Avila Pl was $14,984 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 | $1,052,387 (+2%) Land $755,215 Building $297,172 | |
| 2025 | $14,984.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,031,753 Land $740,407 Building $291,346 |
| 2023 | $14,376.00 (+1.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $991,691 Land $711,657 Building $280,034 |
| 2022 | $14,205.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 708 Avila Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 708 Avila Pl 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 776 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 · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| 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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