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818 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 818 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,147 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.234 acres (10,175 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$990,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill$14,457 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN503-311-034-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN503-311-034-6
Alternative APN
  • 503-311-034

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,147 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,501 sqft
1st Floor Area1,147 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area10,175 sqft (0.234 acres)
Lot Dimensions195 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area354 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemGravity Furnace
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address818 BALRA DR
CityEL CERRITO
StateCA
Zip94530-3002
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionBERK CTRY CLUB TERR #1 LOT 168
Legal SubdivisionBERKELEY CC TERRACE
Legal Lot Number168
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract390100

Owner

818 Balra Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.

Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address818 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3002
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 13, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 13, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023121555
Prior Transfer DateJan 24, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0000018545
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCONTRA COSTA CA
Recording DateNov 13, 2023
Property Address818 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3002
Document Number0000121555
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 25
Instrument DateOct 31, 2023
Instrument2023-121555
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 22, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address1647 CHARLES RD, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577-1325
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 818 Balra Dr was $14,457 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Contra Costa County assessment roll, as of July 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyContra Costa County
MunicipalityEl Cerrito City
Unified School DistrictWest Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,029,996 (+2%) Land $894,744 Building $135,252
2025$14,457.00 Homeowner's exemption$1,009,800 Land $877,200 Building $132,600
2023$3,930.00 (+2.85%)$190,979 Land $105,627 Building $85,352
2022$3,821.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 818 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 818 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 716 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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