Contra Costa County property record for 862 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 965 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $864,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $14,290 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503-311-001-5 |
| Primary APN | 503-311-001-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 965 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 965 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Lot Area | 7,800 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 209 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 862 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 | BERK CTRY CLUB TERR #1 LOT 176 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY CC TERRACE 01 & 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 176 |
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST CONTRA COSTA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 390100 |
Source: Contra Costa County records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 862 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015147754 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 24, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000203021 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CONTRA COSTA CA |
| Property Address | 862 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3002 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CALIFORNIA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 862 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3002 |
| Document Number | 0000083257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-083257 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
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 | $840,000 (-17.87%) Land $760,000 Building $80,000 | |
| 2025 | $14,290.00 (+4.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,022,793 (+4.04%) Land $925,608 Building $97,185 |
| 2023 | $13,694.00 (+1.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $983,078 Land $889,666 Building $93,412 |
| 2022 | $13,502.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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