Contra Costa County property record for 415 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,995 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,017 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-422-013-4 |
| Primary APN | 504-422-013-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,243 sqft |
| Basement Area | 525 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 3,995 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 253 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 415 BALRA DR |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | WESTON VILLAGE #3 LOT 135 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTERN VILLAGE 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 135 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 390200 |
415 Balra Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 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 Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 148 HIGHLAND BLVD, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TCF NATIONAL BANK |
| Dec 2, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 415 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 415 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3314 |
| Document Number | 0000259608 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-259608 |
| Name | TCF NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 355 Months |
| Due | Jun 23, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 415 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3314 |
| Document Number | 0000293934 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 293934 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 415 BALRA DR EL CERRITO CA 945303314, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3314 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 415 Balra Dr was $3,017 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $151,447 (+2%) Land $57,218 Building $94,229 | |
| 2025 | $3,017.00 Homeowner's exemption | $148,479 Land $56,097 Building $92,382 |
| 2023 | $2,907.00 (+2.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $142,716 Land $53,920 Building $88,796 |
| 2022 | $2,830.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 415 Balra Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 415 Balra 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 Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 776 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 · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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