Alameda County property record for 5481 Balkan Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94552
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,078 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.203 acres (8,839 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $641,000 (Oct 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $10,476 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 85-6304-84 |
| Primary APN | 85-6304-84 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,078 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,839 sqft (0.203 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 5481 BALKAN CT |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94552-1702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00061 BLK: 000C TR: 3814 |
| Legal Tract | 3814 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 430102 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5481 BALKAN CT, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552-1702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2010301177 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 5481 BALKAN CT, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552-1702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5481 BALKAN CT, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552-1702 |
| Document Number | 0000343773 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020343773 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Unified School District | Castro Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $830,607 (+1.15%) Land $251,282 Building $586,325 | ||
| 2025 | $10,476.00 (+3.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $821,184 (+4.04%) Land $246,355 Building $574,829 | |
| 2023 | $10,082.00 Homeowner's exemption | $789,307 Land $236,792 Building $552,515 | $1,462,230 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 389 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired.
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