Contra Costa County property record for 918 Elm St, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,641 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $760,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $14,850 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-241-017-6 |
| Primary APN | 503-241-017-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,641 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,641 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 918 ELM ST, 920 |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-2904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Legal Description | BLVD GARDENS #1 POR LOT 10 BLK 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOULEVARD GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 388000 |
918 Elm St is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2013.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1045 KEITH AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1604 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201318081 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000271273 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 918 ELM ST, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1045 KEITH AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1604 |
| Document Number | 0000033359 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-033359 |
| Name | LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CONCORD, CA 94520 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 918 Elm St was $14,850.
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 | $954,590 (+2%) Land $376,811 Building $577,779 | |
| 2025 | $14,850.00 | $935,873 Land $369,423 Building $566,450 |
| 2023 | $14,294.00 (+1.25%) | $899,534 Land $355,079 Building $544,455 |
| 2022 | $14,118.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 918 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 12, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 918 Elm St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 716 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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