Contra Costa County property record for 854 Bates Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,980 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $639,000 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,847 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 505-292-040-1 |
| Primary APN | 505-292-040-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,980 sqft (0.137 acres) |
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| Street Address | 854 BATES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2700 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAP 7 PG 36 PCL B |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY CC TERRACE |
| Legal Tract | 7PM36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 499 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 390100 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · APN 505-292-040-1
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 851 ARLINGTON BLVD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2739 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006147168 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000147169 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Contra Costa County records · Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Contra Costa County |
| Municipality | El Cerrito City |
| Unified School District | West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $376,347 (+2%) Land $376,347 | |
| 2025 | $4,847.00 (+4.26%) | $368,968 (+4.04%) Land $368,968 |
| 2023 | $4,649.00 (+1.02%) | $354,642 Land $354,642 |
| 2022 | $4,602.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 12, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Sonic Telecom, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 625 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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