Contra Costa County property record for 7204 Potrero Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,625 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 502-171-005-7 |
| Primary APN | 502-171-005-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 408 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 471 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 7204 POTRERO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2047 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | NORTH BERKELEY TERR LOT 8 BLK 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH BERKELEY TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 386000 |
7204 Potrero Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2003.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7204 POTRERO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2047 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000217055 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7204 Potrero Ave was $2,625 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 | $130,367 (+2%) Land $38,500 Building $91,867 | |
| 2025 | $2,625.00 Homeowner's exemption | $127,812 Land $37,746 Building $90,066 |
| 2023 | $2,525.00 (+3.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $122,850 Land $36,281 Building $86,569 |
| 2022 | $2,451.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 7204 Potrero 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 7204 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 951 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 | 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.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures