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872 Bates Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 872 Bates Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.149 acres (6,480 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$11,454,545 (Feb 2026)
Tax Bill$2,442 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Sale
Feb 2020 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN505-292-033-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN505-292-033-6
Alternative APN
  • 505-292-033

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,232 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,232 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Lot Area6,480 sqft (0.149 acres)
Lot Dimensions129 ft deep x 48 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address872 BATES AVE
CityEL CERRITO
StateCA
Zip94530-2700
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionPARCEL MAP 16 PG 32 PCL B
Legal SubdivisionPM 16 32
Legal Tract16PM32
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract390100

Owner

872 Bates Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2026.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 24, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address872 BATES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2700
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 25, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Feb 13, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 13, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 25, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 25, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202618756
Prior Transfer DateJan 24, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000027824
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateFeb 25, 2026
Property Address872 BATES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2700
Document Number0000018756
Map ReferenceMB 16 PG 32
Instrument DateFeb 12, 2026
Instrument2026- 018756
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1338 MANDELA PKWY, OAKLAND, CA 94607-2055

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateFeb 13, 2020
Property Address872 BATES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2700
Document Number0000027824
Instrument DateJan 24, 2020
Instrument27824
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 9, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address872 BATES AVE EL CERRITO CA 945302700, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2700

February 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateFeb 13, 2020
Property Address872 BATES AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2700
Document Number0000027823
Instrument DateAug 7, 2019
Instrument27823
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 9, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address872 BATES AVE EL CERRITO CA 945302700, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2700

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 872 Bates Ave was $2,442.

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityEl Cerrito City
Unified School DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$800,000 (+656.95%) Land $650,000 Building $150,000
2025$2,442.00 Homeowner's exemption$105,687 Land $67,552 Building $38,135
2023$2,340.00 (+3.36%) Homeowner's exemption$101,585 Land $64,930 Building $36,655
2022$2,264.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 872 Bates Ave 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Wildfire risk around 872 Bates Ave is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 625 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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