923 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Property Records

Contra Costa County property record for 923 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size	0.114 acres (4,950 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$525,000 (May 2011)
Tax Bill	$10,143 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Transfer Sep 2023 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`503-291-004-3`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`503-291-004-3`
Alternative APN	`503-291-004`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,124 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,288 sqft
Basement Area	836 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1949
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Lot Area	4,950 sqft (0.114 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	444 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	923 BALRA DR
City	EL CERRITO
State	CA
Zip	94530-3026
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	BERK CTRY CLUB TERR #1 POR LOT 6B
Legal Subdivision	BERKELEY CC TERRACE 01&2
Legal Lot Number	6B
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Township / Civil Division	WEST CONTRA COSTA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	390100

Owner

923 Balra Dr is held in a trust since October 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	923 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3026
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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

Date	Document
Nov 8, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 7, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 7, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 11, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TECHNOLOGY CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 13, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 13, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201196803
Last Transfer Date	Oct 31, 2023
Transfer Doc	0000120606
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Nov 8, 2023
Property Address	923 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3026
Document Number	0000120606
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 25
Instrument Date	Oct 31, 2023
Instrument	2023-120606
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 21, 2023

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	Living Trust
Address	923 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3026

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Sep 7, 2023
Property Address	923 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3026
Document Number	0000086531
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 25
Instrument Date	Jul 3, 2023
Instrument	2023-086531
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2023

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
Address	923 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3026

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Recording Date	Aug 7, 2023
Property Address	923 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3026
Document Number	0000075264
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 25
Instrument Date	Jul 3, 2023
Instrument	2023-075264
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2023

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
Address	923 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	CONTRA COSTA CA
Property Address	923 BALRA DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3026
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2022
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000167045
Date	Aug 11, 2020
Instrument	2020-167045

Lender

Name	TECHNOLOGY CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SAN JOSE, CA 95131

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 923 Balra Dr was $10,143.

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		$707,309 (+2%) Land $605,562 Building $101,747
2025	$10,143.00	$693,441 Land $593,689 Building $99,752
2023	$9,649.00 (+1.53%) Homeowner's exemption	$666,517 Land $570,637 Building $95,880
2022	$9,504.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 923 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 923 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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