Contra Costa County property record for 7501 Potrero Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,355 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,345,500 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $19,675 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 505-401-001-1 |
| Primary APN | 505-401-001-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,355 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,355 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 7,750 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 699 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 7501 POTRERO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2513 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP OF SUBDIVISION 2513 |
| Legal Tract | 2513 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 385200 |
7501 Potrero Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7501 POTRERO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202244581 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000019530 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 7501 POTRERO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2019 |
| Document Number | 0000044581 |
| Map Reference | MB 91 PG 21 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-044581 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 535 PIERCE ST APT 5200, 5200, ALBANY, CA 94706-1059 |
| Document Number | 0000044582 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-044582 |
| Name | UIF CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7501 Potrero Ave was $19,675.
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 | $1,455,869 (+2%) Land $974,188 Building $481,681 | |
| 2025 | $19,675.00 | $1,427,324 Land $955,087 Building $472,237 |
| 2023 | $18,861.00 (+5.7%) | $1,371,900 Land $918,000 Building $453,900 |
| 2022 | $17,844.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 7501 Potrero Ave 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 7501 Potrero Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 421 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.
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