Home | Contra Costa County | El Cerrito | 94530 | 857 Balra Dr
MLS: EB41136162 | Status: Active | Price: $1,395,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 4
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 2,823 | 4,600 | 1949 |
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!
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | EB41136162 |
| MLS Source | Bridge MLS |
| Days on Site | 6 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Island, Updated |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | None |
| Laundry | 220 Volt Outlet, Hookup - Gas Dryer, Hookups Only |
| Cooling | Air Conditioning - None, Central -1 Zone |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Pool | None, Pool - No |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Attached Garage, Garage, Off-Street Parking, Parking Space(s), RV/Boat Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
Sunday Nguyen
eXp Realty of California
License #: 02206061
Phone: (510) 999-6663
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito Senior High School | public | 9-12 | 0.48 mi | 7 |
| Fairmont Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.58 mi | 6 |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle School | public | 7-8 | 0.69 mi | 5 |
| Harding Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.74 mi | 6 |
| Cameron School | public | UG | 0.79 mi | N/A |
| Kensington Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.99 mi | 10 |
| Madera Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.02 mi | 10 |
| Albany Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.06 mi | 10 |
| Albany High School | public | 9-12 | 1.20 mi | 10 |
| MacGregor High (Continuation) School | public | 10-12 | 1.20 mi | N/A |
| Cornell Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.62 mi | 9 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.70 mi | 9 |
| Marin Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.79 mi | 8 |
| Kennedy High School | public | 9-12 | 1.81 mi | 2 |
| Ocean View Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.85 mi | 9 |
| Mira Vista Elementary School | public | K-8 | 2.07 mi | 7 |
| Cragmont Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.11 mi | 9 |
| King Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.16 mi | 2 |
| Martin Luther King Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.44 mi | 9 |
| Ruth Acty Elementary | public | K-5 | 2.46 mi | 9 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 401 Colusa Ave | $1,295,000 | 5 | 2/1 | 1,814 | Active |
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