841 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 841 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,019 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size	0.251 acres (10,920 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$762,000 (Mar 2004)
Tax Bill	$15,461 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`503-292-009-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`503-292-009-1`
Alternative APN	`503-292-009`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,019 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,552 sqft
2nd Floor Area	467 sqft
Basement Area	798 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1949
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Lot Area	10,920 sqft (0.251 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	585 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	841 BALRA DR
City	EL CERRITO
State	CA
Zip	94530-3001
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	BERK CTRY CLUB TERR #1 LOT 78B
Legal Subdivision	BERKELEY CC 01 & 02
Legal Lot Number	78B
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	WEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	390100

Owner

841 Balra Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2021.

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	841 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3001
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 15, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PATELCO CU
Feb 24, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Feb 24, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Apr 27, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit QUICKEN LNS
Apr 27, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 16, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 16, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200487456
Last Transfer Date	Feb 16, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000056998
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	841 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3001
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	PLACER TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	841 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3001

Mortgage

Document Number	0000173746
Date	Jun 15, 2021
Instrument	2021-173746

Lender

Name	PATELCO CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	DUBLIN, CA 94568

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	301 Months
Due	Jul 30, 2046

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.5%
Change Frequency	Monthly
Min Rate At Change	3%
Index	Prime Rate
Max Rate	17%

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Feb 24, 2021
Property Address	841 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3001
Document Number	0000056996
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 25
Instrument Date	Feb 16, 2021
Instrument	2021-056996
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Revocable Trust
Address	841 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3001

Mortgage

Document Number	0000056997
Date	Feb 24, 2021
Instrument	2021-056997

Lender

Name	HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Feb 24, 2021
Property Address	841 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3001
Document Number	0000056998
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 25
Instrument Date	Feb 16, 2021
Instrument	2021-056998
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	841 BAIRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3001

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	841 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3001
Document Number	0000077279
Instrument Date	Apr 27, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 12, 2017
Title Company	TSI TITLE COMPANY/CA INC, TSI TITLE CO/CA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	841 BALRA DR EL CERRITO CA 945303001, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3001

Mortgage

Document Number	0000077279
Date	May 4, 2017
Instrument	77279

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 3, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	841 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3001
Document Number	0000089177
Instrument Date	Apr 27, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 16, 2018
Title Company	TSI TITLE COMPANY/CA INC, TSI TITLE CO/CA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	841 BALRA DR EL CERRITO CA 945303001, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3001

Mortgage

Document Number	0000089177
Date	May 23, 2017
Instrument	89177

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 22, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 841 Balra Dr was $15,461 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Contra Costa County
Municipality	El Cerrito City
Unified School District	West Contra Costa Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$1,104,765 (+2%) Land $633,451 Building $471,314
2025	$15,461.00 Homeowner's exemption	$1,083,104 Land $621,031 Building $462,073
2023	$14,784.00 (+1.51%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,041,047 Land $596,916 Building $444,131
2022	$14,564.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 841 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

Wildfire risk around 841 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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