7600 Ward Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 7600 Ward Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,210 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.069 acres (3,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$850,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill	$13,248 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Sale Sep 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`504-284-015-6`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`504-284-015-6`
Alternative APN	`504-284-015`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,210 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,210 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 30 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	273 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	7600 WARD AVE
City	EL CERRITO
State	CA
Zip	94530-4155
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	CERRITO PARK TRACT LOT 26 POR 25 BLK 5
Legal Subdivision	CERRITO PARK
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	26
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	WEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1014
Census Tract	390200

Owner

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of August 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	7600 WARD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4155
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Life Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 23, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE
Sep 9, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Feb 21, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS
Sep 28, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · ARM JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 28, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 28, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2018155353
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 23, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0000266514
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Apr 23, 2026
Property Address	7600 WARD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4155
Document Number	0000041577
Instrument Date	Mar 31, 2026
Instrument	202641577
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 6, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Life Tenant
Address	7600 WARD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4155
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	7600 WARD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4155
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7600 WARD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4155

Mortgage

Document Number	0000197021
Date	Sep 9, 2020
Instrument	2020-197021

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	7600 WARD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4155
Document Number	0000036747
Instrument Date	Feb 21, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 16, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	7600 WARD AVE EL CERRITO CA 945304155, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4155

Mortgage

Document Number	0000036747
Date	Feb 27, 2020
Instrument	36747

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 26, 2050

September 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2018
Property Address	7600 WARD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4155
Document Number	0000155353
Map Reference	VOL 2 PG 37
Instrument Date	Sep 17, 2018
Instrument	2018-155353
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	7600 WARD AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-4155

Mortgage

Document Number	0000155354
Date	Sep 28, 2018
Instrument	2018-155354

Lender

Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.37%
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	5.37%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	8.37%

Mortgage

Document Number	0000155354
Date	Sep 28, 2018
Instrument	2018-155354

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.37%
Type Change Date	Oct 1, 2023
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	5.37%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	8.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Municipality	El Cerrito City
Unified School District	West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$967,148 (+2%) Land $773,721 Building $193,427
2025	$13,248.00 (+4.27%) Homeowner's exemption	$948,185 (+4.04%) Land $758,550 Building $189,635
2023	$12,706.00 (+1.4%) Homeowner's exemption	$911,368 Land $729,096 Building $182,272
2022	$12,530.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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	3 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Sonic Telecom Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
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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