Contra Costa County property record for 8513 Buckingham Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,239 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,575 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,436,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $25,270 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 505-383-013-8 |
| Primary APN | 505-383-013-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,239 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,667 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Lot Area | 10,575 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Street Address | 8513 BUCKINGHAM DR |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | ARLINGTON ESTATES LOT 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARLINGTON ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 385100 |
8513 Buckingham Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8513 BUCKINGHAM DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2533 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202182328 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000134437 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8513 BUCKINGHAM DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2533 |
| Document Number | 0000082328 |
| Map Reference | MB 20 PG 524 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-082328 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLACER TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount 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 |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8513 BUCKINGHAM DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2533 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8513 Buckingham Dr was $25,270 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 | $1,840,000 (-) Land $1,230,016 Building $609,984 | |
| 2025 | $25,270.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,840,000 Land $1,230,015 Building $609,985 |
| 2023 | $23,756.00 (-12.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,735,000 Land $1,160,000 Building $575,000 |
| 2022 | $27,097.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8513 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 8513 Buckingham Dr is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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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