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857 Balra Dr, 
El Cerrito, CA 94530

$1,395,000

4

Beds

4

Baths

2,823

Sq Ft

Single Family

Active

Listed by

Sunday Nguyen

eXp Realty Of California

realtor@sundayestate.com

Last updated:

June 8, 2026, 12:02 AM

MLS#

41136162

Source:

Bay East CCAR bridgeMLS

About This Home

857 Balra Dr

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!

Home Facts

Single Family

4 Baths

4 Bedrooms

Built in 1949

Price Summary

1,395,000

$494 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

41136162

Last Updated:

June 8, 2026, 12:02 AM

Added:

12 day(s) ago

Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

4

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

4

Full Bathrooms:

4

Interior

Living Area:

2,823 Sq. Ft.

Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Mid Century Modern

Building Area:

2,823 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1949

Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

4,600

Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$1,395,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$494 per Sq. Ft.

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