894 Shevlin Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 894 Shevlin Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,861 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.218 acres (9,500 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$1,520,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$19,609 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Transfer
May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN505-261-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN505-261-001
Alternative APN
  • 505-261-001-0

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,861 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,560 sqft
Basement Area301 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Lot Area9,500 sqft (0.218 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area290 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address894 SHEVLIN DR
CityEL CERRITO
StateCA
Zip94530-3051
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionBERKELEY CTRY CLUB TERR #2 384
Legal SubdivisionBERKELEY CC TERRACE 01 & 02
Legal Lot Number384
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract390100

Owner

894 Shevlin Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2023.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address894 SHEVLIN DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3051
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 30, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 28, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 28, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 20, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021159070
Last Transfer DateApr 21, 2023
Transfer Doc0000050964
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMay 30, 2023
Property Address894 SHEVLIN DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3051
Document Number0000050964
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 25
Instrument DateApr 21, 2023
Instrument2023-050964
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address894 SHEVLIN DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3051

May 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateMay 28, 2021
Property Address894 SHEVLIN DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3051
Document Number0000159070
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 25
Instrument DateMay 26, 2021
Instrument2021-159070
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV 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
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address894 SHEVLIN DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3051

Mortgage

Document Number0000159071
DateMay 28, 2021
Instrument2021-159071
Lender
NameAMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 894 Shevlin Dr was $19,609 with a homeowner's exemption.

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$1,432,000 (-) Land $1,172,922 Building $259,078
2025$19,609.00 Homeowner's exemption$1,432,000 Land $1,172,921 Building $259,079
2023$36,689.00 (+1,313.83%) Homeowner's exemption$1,318,000 Land $1,080,000 Building $238,000
2022$2,595.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 894 Shevlin 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 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 894 Shevlin Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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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