Contra Costa County property record for 839 Bates Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,544 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,540 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $12,203 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 505-273-033-9 |
| Primary APN | 505-273-033-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,544 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,893 sqft |
| Basement Area | 651 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Lot Area | 9,540 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 839 BATES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2759 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BERK CTRY CLUB TERR #2 LOT 481& TR ADJ |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY CC TERRACE #1&2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 481 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 390100 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 839 BATES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2759 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200716052 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 22, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000276687 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $883,066 (+2%) Land $649,119 Building $233,947 | |
| 2025 | $12,203.00 (+4.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $865,752 (+4.04%) Land $636,392 Building $229,360 |
| 2023 | $11,692.00 (+1.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $832,135 Land $611,681 Building $220,454 |
| 2022 | $11,520.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 625 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Sonic Telecom, Verizon.
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