Contra Costa County property record for 702 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,279 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $725,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $14,299 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 504-394-001-3 |
| Primary APN | 504-394-001-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,279 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,764 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 765 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 5,720 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|
| Street Address | 702 BALRA DR |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3303 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | HAVENSIDE #1 70 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAVENSIDE 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 390100 |
702 Balra Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2004.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 702 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004396447 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 702 Balra Dr was $14,299 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 | $1,030,781 (+2%) Land $526,768 Building $504,013 | |
| 2025 | $14,299.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,010,571 Land $516,440 Building $494,131 |
| 2023 | $13,710.00 (+1.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $971,332 Land $496,387 Building $474,945 |
| 2022 | $13,520.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 702 Balra Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2014 · 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 702 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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