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This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 857 Balra Dr in El Cerrito, CA is listed for $1,395,000 ($494 per sqft). Built in 1949, the home offers 2,823 sqft of living space on a 0.11 acres lot.

Agent 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!

Key Features

  • Built in 1949
  • 0.11 acre lot
  • 3 stories
  • 4 parking spaces

Property Details

3 stories
4 full
4 spaces
1949

Amenities

EV ChargerA/CRV Parking

Monthly Cost Estimate

$7,461/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,009
Interest$6,045
Insurance$407

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

857 Balra Dr

El Cerrito, CA 94530

EL CERRITO HILLS

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Family RoomOfficeCounter - Solid SurfaceUpdated Kitchen

Exterior Features

Back YardFront YardLandscape BackLandscape Front

Property Details

Flooring

Engineered

Construction

Composition Shingles Wood Siding

Parking

RVOff Street

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherRangeRefrigeratorGas Water HeaterTankless Water Heater

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 857 Balra Dr is listed at $1,395,000 ($494/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $6,045 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1949, 0.11 acre lot, 3 stories, 4 parking spaces. Interior Features: Family Room, Office, Counter - Solid Surface. Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back.

This property is listed by Sunday Nguyen and can be reached at 5109996663 or realtor@sundayestate.com.

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Sunday Nguyen

Agent at eXp Realty of California

(510) 999-6663

Listed by eXp Realty of California · View on Broker Site

MLS# 41136162· Source: listhub· Updated 5 days ago

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857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

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