857 Balra Dr

El Cerrito, CA
$ 2,000,000 Beds 4 Baths 4 Sq 2,823
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*TRANSPARENT PRICE- Custom Built hillside retreat with expansive views from every level.Custom Built hillside retreat with expansive views from every level. Welcome to 857 Balra Drive, perched in the coveted El Cerrito Hills. This newly renovated 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home spans three levels and 2,823 sqft of light-filled living, with each floor framing its own panoramic view of the Bay and surrounding hills. The main level opens to a seamless flow between living, dining, and an updated chef's kitchen with island, skylights, and contemporary finishes, built for both everyday living and entertaining. Three private primary suites, one on each level, offer rare flexibility for extended-household living, guests, or independent in-law and au pair quarters. A finished attic, dedicated home office, media room, music room, wine cellar, family room, and additional bonus spaces deliver true room-for-everything functionality. Bay windows, balconies, decks, and a fenced patio extend view-driven living outdoors at every turn. Modern systems throughout: tankless water heater, central heat, engineered wood flooring, and EV charger in the attached two-car garage. Custom Built. Premium hillside lot. One unforgettable view. Call this your home!

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  • Price
  • $ 2,000,000
  • City
  • El Cerrito
  • Bedrooms
  • 4
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 4
  • County
  • Contra Costa
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Lot Size
  • 0.1056 Acres
  • Zip
  • 94530
  • Sqr Footage
  • 2,823
  • Year Built
  • 1949
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 41136162
Listed By: Sunday Nguyen with eXp Realty of California; 510-999-6663
Data Source: California Regional MLS (CRMLS)

Features

General

Living Area 2823
Cooling Central Air
Possession Close Of Escrow
Roof Shingle
Appliances Gas Water Heater
Garage Spaces 2
Architectural Style Modern
Pool Features None
Construction Materials Wood Siding
Year Built 1949
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
County Contra Costa
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Attached Garage true
Subdivision Name EL CERRITO HILLS
Garage Y/N true
Other Structures Barn(s)
Full Baths 4
Status Active
Directions Cross Street: Stockton.
City El Cerrito
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 4600
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Vacant
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
PostalCity EL CERRITO

Interior Features

Fireplace Features None
Basement (Y/N) true
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Window Features Bay Window(s),Screens
Fireplace Y/N false
Total Bedrooms 4
Total Baths 4

Exterior Features

Parking Features Garage,Off Street,RV Access/Parking,One Space
Lot Features Back Yard,Front Yard
Total Parking 4
Lot Size Area 4600
Lot Size Acres 0.1056
Private Pool false
Lot Size Source Measured

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Temecula, CA office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

5/27/2026 Listed $1,395,000
8/6/2026 43% - $2,000,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 94530

Price
AVG $1.2M
$2M
Year Built
AVG 1953
1949

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857 Balra Dr El Cerrito, CA is a Single Family Home for sale at $2000000 with 2823 sqft and a lot size of 0.1056 Acres Acre(s). 857 Balra Dr El Cerrito has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and was built in 1949. The property's zip code is 94530 which is in El Cerrito, CA

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