Contra Costa County property record for 504 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,576 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,470 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,110,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $18,846 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-413-010-1 |
| Primary APN | 504-413-010-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,576 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,464 sqft |
| Basement Area | 112 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Lot Area | 7,470 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 504 BALRA DR |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | HAVENSIDE #2 LOT 82 POR 81 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAVENSIDE 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 390200 |
504 Balra Dr is held in a trust since March 2024.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2005 PRINCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2518 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202424711 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 504 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3317 |
| Document Number | 0000024711 |
| Map Reference | MB 31 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-024711 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 2005 PRINCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2518 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 504 Balra Dr was $18,846.
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 | $1,399,123 (+2%) Land $1,152,339 Building $246,784 | |
| 2025 | $18,846.00 | $1,371,691 Land $1,129,745 Building $241,946 |
| 2023 | $963.00 (+8.32%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $89,244 Land $41,393 Building $47,851 |
| 2022 | $889.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 504 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 504 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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