Alameda County property record for 5489 Balkan Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94552
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,226 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,807 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Aug 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $7,112 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 85-6304-82 |
| Primary APN | 85-6304-82 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,226 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,807 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5489 BALKAN CT |
|---|---|
| City | CASTRO VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94552-1702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00063 BLK: 000C TR: 3814 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 3814 FILED MAY 11 1978 |
| Legal Tract | 3814 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 430102 |
5489 Balkan Ct is held in a trust since February 2023.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3386 PINEWOOD CT, HAYWARD, CA 94542-2604 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994293307 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018860 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5489 BALKAN CT, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94552-1702 |
| Document Number | 0000018860 |
| Map Reference | MB 100 PG 70 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023018860 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 3386 PINEWOOD CT, HAYWARD, CA 94542-2604 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5489 Balkan Ct was $7,112.
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 | $539,657 (+2%) Land $161,897 Building $377,760 | ||
| 2025 | $7,112.00 | $529,077 Land $158,723 Building $370,354 | |
| 2023 | $6,832.00 | $508,535 Land $152,560 Building $355,975 | $1,523,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5489 Balkan Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 5489 Balkan Ct is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
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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