Contra Costa County property record for 859 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,913 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,767 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-292-003-4 |
| Primary APN | 503-292-003-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,913 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,126 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,087 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 595 sqft |
| Basement Area | 231 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 3,840 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 213 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 859 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 POR LOT 76 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY CC TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 390100 |
859 Balra Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2023.
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 859 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000083852 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 859 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3001 |
| Document Number | 0000083852 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-083852 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 859 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3001 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 859 Balra Dr was $5,767 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 | $368,987 (+2%) Land $153,825 Building $215,162 | |
| 2025 | $5,767.00 Homeowner's exemption | $361,753 Land $150,809 Building $210,944 |
| 2023 | $5,541.00 (+1.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $347,706 Land $144,953 Building $202,753 |
| 2022 | $5,438.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 859 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 859 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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