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Single family home for sale at 857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530 | MLS# 41136162 | Listing updated on 2026-06-10
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Listed by: Sunday Nguyen (510) 999-6663 DRE #02206061 | eXp Realty of California (888) 584-9427

$1,395,000

Monthly Est:$6,943

  • Beds Icon4 Beds
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    4 Baths
  • Beds Icon2,823sqft

857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

$6,943/moEst:

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1949

  • $-- HOA

  • 4,600 sqft lot

  • $494/sq.ft

Description

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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  • Listing updated: June 10, 2026 at 6:32 pm
  • Source: California Regional MLS-CA | MLS#: 41136162 California Regional MLS-CA

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Contra Costa County

  • City

    El Cerrito

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1949

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    2,823 sqft

  • Lot Size

    4,600 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    California Regional MLS

  • MLS Number

    41136162

  • MLS Status

    Active

  • Days on Market

    161

  • Cumulative Days on Market

    14

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 4

    Bathrooms: 4

Interior

  • Window Features

    Bay Windows, Screens

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Appliances

    Gas Water Heater

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1949

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Roof

    Shingle

  • Construction Materials

    Wood Siding

  • Architectural Style

    Modern

Utilities & Energy

  • Pool Features

    None

  • Parking Features

    Garage, Off Street, Rv Access Parking, One Space

  • Fireplace Features

    None

Other Features

  • Lot Features

    Back Yard, Front Yard

  • Subdivision Name

    El Cerrito Hills

Price History

DateEventPrice

05/26/2026

Source: mls_logoCalifornia Regional MLS-CA #41136162

Price Decreased

$1,395,000 -17.84%

$494/sqft

03/10/2026

Source: mls_logoCalifornia Regional MLS-CA #41125843

Off Market

$1,698,000

$601/sqft

03/10/2026

Source: mls_logoCalifornia Regional MLS-CA #41125843

Listed for Sale

$1,698,000 +91.04%

$601/sqft

11/15/2023

Source: mls_logoCalifornia Regional MLS-CA #41037621

Sold

$888,800

$315/sqft

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