857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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Jim Black

Jim Black

+1(925) 285-4898
Listed by Sunday Nguyen, DRE #02206061 • eXp Realty of California
$ 1,395,000
Est. payment | /mo

4 Beds

4 Baths

2,823 SqFt

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$ 1,395,000
Est. payment | /mo
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4 Beds

4 Baths

2,823 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Home

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,823 sqft

Price per Sqft $494

MLS Listing ID EB41136162

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

Year Built 1949

Lot Size 4,600 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Home

Source Bridge MLS

Property 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!

Location

State CA

County Contra Costa

Area El Cerrito

Rooms

Family Room Separate Family Room

Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Dishwasher, Island, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator, Updated

Interior

Cooling Air Conditioning - None, Central -1 Zone

Fireplaces Type None

Laundry 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Hookup, Hookups Only

Exterior

Exterior Feature Composition Shingles, Siding - Wood

Parking Features Attached Garage, Garage, Off-Street Parking, Parking Space(s), RV/Boat Parking

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool Pool - No, None

Roof Type Composition

Building

Lot Description Other

Story Tri Level

Water Heater - Gas

Others

Tax ID 503-292-004-2

Special Listing Condition Not Applicable

MLS Listing IDX PLUS
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Jim Black
Jim Black

Chief Lending Officer : Founder | License ID: NMLS633511/1065732 DRE02089890

+1(925) 285-4898

www.meetjimblack.com

2571 S Main St., Ste D, Soquel, CA, 95073, USA

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