Contra Costa County property record for 7234 Plank Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,021 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 502-162-002-5 |
| Primary APN | 502-162-002-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 248 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 7234 PLANK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2040 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | NORTH BERKELEY TERR LOTS 3 & 4 BLK 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH BERKELEY TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 386000 |
7234 Plank Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 1999.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7234 PLANK AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2040 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 26, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025806 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7234 Plank Ave was $2,021 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 | $75,863 (+2%) Land $28,822 Building $47,041 | |
| 2025 | $2,021.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,376 Land $28,257 Building $46,119 |
| 2023 | $1,950.00 (+3.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $71,489 Land $27,160 Building $44,329 |
| 2022 | $1,883.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 7234 Plank 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 7234 Plank 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.
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