Contra Costa County property record for 8424 Buckingham Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,084 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.246 acres (10,725 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,858 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Sep 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 505-201-016-1 |
| Primary APN | 505-201-016-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,084 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,084 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 10,725 sqft (0.246 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 437 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8424 BUCKINGHAM DR |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2532 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | ARLINGTON ESTATES LOT 124 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARLINGTON ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 124 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 385100 |
8424 Buckingham Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8424 BUCKINGHAM DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2532 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000103589 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8424 BUCKINGHAM DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2532 |
| Document Number | 0000103589 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 524 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 103589 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8424 BUCKINGHAM DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2532 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8424 BUCKINGHAM DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2532 |
| Document Number | 0000101725 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 524 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025- 101725 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8424 Buckingham Dr was $2,858.
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 | $115,337 (+2%) Land $45,319 Building $70,018 | |
| 2025 | $2,858.00 Homeowner's exemption | $113,077 Land $44,431 Building $68,646 |
| 2023 | $2,704.00 (+3.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $108,687 Land $42,706 Building $65,981 |
| 2022 | $2,605.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8424 Buckingham Dr 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 8424 Buckingham Dr is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 299 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 | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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