Contra Costa County property record for 744 Albemarle St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,187,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $16,974 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-364-003-7 |
| Primary APN | 503-364-003-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,352 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 744 ALBEMARLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BLVD GARDENS #1 POR LOT 10 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOULEVARD GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 388000 |
744 Albemarle St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 744 ALBEMARLE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021146418 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000105449 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 744 ALBEMARLE ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3219 |
| Document Number | 0000146418 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-146418 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 428 ALICE ST APT 531, 531, OAKLAND, CA 94607-4349 |
| Document Number | 0000146419 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-146419 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 744 Albemarle St was $16,974 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 | $1,195,000 (-3.55%) Land $855,730 Building $339,270 | |
| 2025 | $16,974.00 | $1,239,000 Land $887,237 Building $351,763 |
| 2023 | $16,839.00 (+1.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,234,954 Land $884,340 Building $350,614 |
| 2022 | $16,639.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 744 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.
Wildfire risk around 744 Albemarle St is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 716 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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