Contra Costa County property record for 856 Shevlin Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,458 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $856,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $12,403 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 505-261-010-1 |
| Primary APN | 505-261-010-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,458 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,095 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 363 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Lot Area | 9,204 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Street Address | 856 SHEVLIN DR |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3051 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BERKELEY CTRY CLUB TERR #2 393 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY CC TERRACE 01 & 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 393 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 390100 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 SHEVLIN DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3051 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202373077 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000210477 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 856 SHEVLIN DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3051 |
| Document Number | 0000073077 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-073077 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 856 SHEVLIN DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3051 |
| Document Number | 0000073078 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-073078 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
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 | $890,582 (+2%) Land $749,088 Building $141,494 | |
| 2025 | $12,403.00 (+441.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $873,120 (+794.76%) Land $734,400 Building $138,720 |
| 2023 | $2,289.00 (+3.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,581 Land $41,487 Building $56,094 |
| 2022 | $2,213.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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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