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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 17 hours ago

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857 Balra Dr,El Cerrito, CA 94530

857 Balra DrEl CerritoCA94530

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    857 Balra Dr,El Cerrito, CA 94530
    857 Balra DrEl CerritoCA94530
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    857 Balra Dr,El Cerrito, CA 94530
    857 Balra DrEl CerritoCA94530
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    857 Balra Dr,El Cerrito, CA 94530
    857 Balra DrEl CerritoCA94530
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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!

Full Property Details for 857 Balra Dr

General

  • Price: $1,395,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MAX
  • MLS ID: 41136162
  • Updated: 5/27/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 12
  • Interior Features: Family Room, Office, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Fireplace(s): None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Flooring: Engineered Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: 220-Volt Outlet, Solid Surface Counter, Dishwasher, Kitchen Island, Built-In Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Parking

  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Parking Spaces, RV/Boat Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

Location

  • Area: Listing
  • County: Contra Costa
  • Subdivision: El Cerrito Hills
  • Driving Directions: Use GPS.

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, No Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Central

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Exterior Const.: Composition Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Windows: Bay Window(s), Screens, Window Coverings
  • Stories/Levels: Tri-Level
  • Year Built: 1949

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 4791.6
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot

Financial Considerations

  • For Sale: Yes
  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $494

Disclosures and Reports

  • Property ID: 5032920042

Listed by eXp Realty of California, Sunday Nguyen

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Schools serving 857 Balra Dr

School District:West Contra Costa Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Kensington Elementary School
90 Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94708
K-61 mi
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
7125 Donal Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
7-80.7 mi
El Cerrito Senior High School
540 Ashbury Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
9-120.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 857 Balra Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
Source
5/27/2026
Listed
$1,395,000
56.92%
MLS
11/03/2023
Sold
$889,000
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Tax History for 857 Balra Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$12,834
-31%
$906,576
2%
2023
$18,569
—
$888,800
-35%
2023
$18,569
837%
$1,360,000
1716%
2022
$1,981
2%
$74,880
2%
2021
$1,933
4%
$73,413
1%
2020
$1,852
3%
$72,661
2%
2019
$1,798
4%
$71,237
2%
2018
$1,732
1%
$69,841
2%
2017
$1,712
1%
$68,472
2%
2016
$1,693
—
$67,130
2%
2015
$1,691
—
$66,122
2%
2014
$1,685
2%
$64,828
—
2013
$1,645
—
$64,536
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857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530 (MLS# 41136162) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 857 Balra Dr is currently listed for $1,395,000 and was received on May 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 857 Balra Dr? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in El Cerrito? You can browse all El Cerrito real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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