Contra Costa County property record for 505 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,542 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $7,512 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-412-008-6 |
| Primary APN | 504-412-008-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,542 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,395 sqft |
| Basement Area | 147 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Lot Area | 7,650 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 523 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 505 BALRA DR |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | HAVENSIDE #2 LOT 78 POR 79 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAVENSIDE 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 390200 |
505 Balra Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1999.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999304940 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 7, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000304939 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 Balra Dr was $7,512 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 | $501,645 (+2%) Land $376,240 Building $125,405 | |
| 2025 | $7,512.00 Homeowner's exemption | $491,810 Land $368,863 Building $122,947 |
| 2023 | $7,202.00 (+1.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $472,715 Land $354,541 Building $118,174 |
| 2022 | $7,077.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 505 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 505 Balra Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 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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