Contra Costa County property record for 802 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,364 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,690 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,138 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-311-030-4 |
| Primary APN | 503-311-030-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,364 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,364 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,690 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| View / Lot | Bayou |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 374 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 802 BALRA DR |
|---|---|
| City | EL CERRITO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94530-3002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BERKELEY CTRY CLUB TERR #1 LOT 164 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY CC TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 164 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 390100 |
802 Balra Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2013.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 802 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003478 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 802 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3002 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 802 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3002 |
| Document Number | 0000338095 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-338095 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 802 Balra Dr was $6,138 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 | $387,883 (+2%) Land $165,241 Building $222,642 | |
| 2025 | $6,138.00 Homeowner's exemption | $380,278 Land $162,001 Building $218,277 |
| 2023 | $5,889.00 (+1.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $365,513 Land $155,711 Building $209,802 |
| 2022 | $5,778.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 802 Balra Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 802 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 716 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 · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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