Contra Costa County property record for 755 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 928 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (11,956 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,540 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-330-003-8 |
| Primary APN | 503-330-003-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 928 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1933 |
| Lot Area | 11,956 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Street Address | 755 BALRA DR |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BERK CTRY CLUB TERR #1 POR 94 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH BERKELEY TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 94 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 390100 |
755 Balra Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2021.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 755 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage HIGHSIDE LLC |
| Jul 15, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000115731 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 755 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3302 |
| Document Number | 0000115731 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 3-10 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-115731 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 755 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3302 |
| Document Number | 0000115732 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-115732 |
| Name | HIGHSIDE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 755 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3302 |
| Document Number | 0000112997 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 755 BALRA DR EL CERRITO CA 945303302, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3302 |
| Document Number | 0000112997 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 112997 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 21, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 755 Balra Dr was $6,540.
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 | $395,324 (+2%) Land $278,202 Building $117,122 | |
| 2025 | $6,540.00 | $387,574 Land $272,748 Building $114,826 |
| 2023 | $6,238.00 (+2.18%) | $372,525 Land $262,157 Building $110,368 |
| 2022 | $6,105.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 755 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 755 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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