Contra Costa County property record for 861 Bates Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,696 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.267 acres (11,613 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $696,000 (Nov 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $15,068 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 505-273-022-2 |
| Primary APN | 505-273-022-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,696 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,930 sqft |
| Basement Area | 766 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 11,613 sqft (0.267 acres) |
| View / Lot | Bayou |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 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 | 861 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 | BERKELEY CTRY CLUB TERR #2 486 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY CC TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 486 |
| 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 · APN 505-273-022-2
Assessment roll updated July 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 861 BATES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2759 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Mar 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Mar 08, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2000257479 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000032246 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 861 BATES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2759 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 861 BATES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2759 |
| Document Number | 0000119817 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-119817 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 168 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 861 BATES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2759 |
| Document Number | 0000056000 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 861 BATES AVE EL CERRITO CA 945302759, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2759 |
| Document Number | 0000056000 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 56000 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 23, 2035 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 08, 2019 |
| Property Address | 861 BATES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2759 |
| Document Number | 0000032246 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 32246 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 861 BATES AVE EL CERRITO CA 945302759, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2759 |
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 | $1,069,717 (+2%) Land $768,483 Building $301,234 | |
| 2025 | $15,068.00 (+4.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,048,743 (+4.04%) Land $753,415 Building $295,328 |
| 2023 | $14,410.00 (+1.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,008,021 Land $724,160 Building $283,861 |
| 2022 | $14,194.00 |
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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