Contra Costa County property record for 709 Albemarle St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $223,000 (Mar 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $10,836 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-365-014-3 |
| Primary APN | 503-365-014-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 635 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 709 ALBEMARLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BLVD GARDENS #1 POR LOT 8 BLK 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOULEVARD GARDENS |
| Legal Tract | 1 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 388000 |
709 Albemarle St is held in a trust since October 2012.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 ALBEMARLE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3218 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199471418 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 19, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000285003 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Albemarle St was $10,836.
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 | $768,175 (+2%) Land $513,720 Building $254,455 | |
| 2025 | $10,836.00 | $753,114 Land $503,648 Building $249,466 |
| 2023 | $10,399.00 (+1.47%) | $723,872 Land $484,092 Building $239,780 |
| 2022 | $10,248.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 709 Albemarle St 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.
The area around 709 Albemarle St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 1,010 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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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