Address
857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA
Price
$ 2,000,000
Property Attributes
- ID#41136162
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyContra Costa
- CityEl Cerrito
- NeighborhoodEl Cerrito Hills
- Zip94530
- StyleMid Century Modern
- Year Built1949
- Price$ 2,000,000
- Bedrooms4
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2823
- Lot Size0.11 Acres
Data Source:
Bay East MLS, CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS
Property Description
*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!
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Listed $1,395,000 |
| 8/6/2026 | 43$2,000,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 2823 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Central Air,No Air Conditioning |
| Roof | Composition Shingles |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Range,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater,Tankless Water Heater |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Architectural Style | Mid Century Modern |
| Pool Features | None |
| Construction Materials | Composition Shingles,Wood Siding |
| Year Built | 1949 |
| Electric | No Solar,220 Volts in Kitchen |
| Levels | Tri-Level |
| Property Subtype | Detached |
| County | Contra Costa |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Subdivision Name | El Cerrito Hills |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Total Rooms | 12 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Use GPS. |
| City | El Cerrito |
| MLS Area | Listing |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 4600 |
| Property Condition | Existing |
| Standard Status | Active |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Family Room,Office,Counter - Solid Surface,Updated Kitchen |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Engineered Wood |
| Fireplace Features | None |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Window Features | Bay Window(s),Screens,Window Coverings |
| Fireplace Y/N | false |
| Laundry Features | 220 Volt Outlet,Gas Dryer Hookup,Hookups Only |
| Total Bedrooms | 4 |
| Kitchen Features | 220 Volt Outlet,Counter - Solid Surface,Dishwasher,Kitchen Island,Range/Oven Built-in,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen |
| Total Baths | 4 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Balcony,Back Yard,Front Yard,Landscape Back,Landscape Front |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Attached,Off Street,Parking Spaces,RV/Boat Parking,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s) |
| Lot Features | Premium Lot |
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 4791.6 |
| Building Area Total | 2823 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.11 |
| ADU Y/N | false |
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
Property vs Single Family Average in 94530
Price
Year Built
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