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Request Info- Expansive stamped concrete patio with direct exterior access to the residence
- Contemporary exterior with light siding and a red shingle roof
- Light gray siding exterior with a red shingle roof, featuring skylights
- Exterior facade featuring light gray siding, a red shingle roof, and multiple skylights
- Modern architecture with light gray siding, a red shingle roof, and multiple skylights
- Expansive outdoor terrace featuring large format tile flooring and white railing with black balusters
- Back house
- Property Overview. Aerial imagery illustrating the property's location within El Cerrito, CA, 94530, and its proximity to various landmarks
- Property Marketing Collateral. Showcasing various elements and features of the property
- Aerial perspective showcasing a residential neighborhood with distant city skyline and bay
- Multi-level residence featuring a red gable roof, light gray siding, and multiple balconies with white railings
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- Documents
- Floor plan
- White horizontal siding exterior with contrasting dark trim around the window and house numbers
- Spacious living area featuring light wood-finish flooring and ample natural light from large sliding glass doors
- Modern kitchen featuring two-tone cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, wood-finish flooring, white countertops, and recessed lighting
- Angled ceiling room featuring two skylight windows, recessed lighting, wood-finish flooring, a rectangular window, and a built-in air vent
- Freestanding soaking tub with floor-mounted faucet, glass-enclosed shower with rain head, white marble-look tile, and natural wood slat accent wall
- U-shaped kitchen featuring white quartz countertops, two-tone cabinetry with white upper and teal lower cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and light wood-finish flooring
- Modern kitchen island with a white countertop and deep green cabinetry
- Light-filled room featuring recessed lighting, light wood-finish flooring, and white baseboards
- Contemporary bathroom featuring a spacious shower with black and white hexagonal tile flooring, a built-in shower niche, and a window for natural light
- Contemporary room featuring light wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and white walls
- Modern bathroom featuring a single vanity with a blue shaker-style cabinet, a white countertop, and a circular mirror with integrated lighting
- Dedicated laundry space featuring wood-finish flooring, white baseboards, and louvered bifold doors
- Dedicated laundry space featuring wood-finish flooring, white baseboards, and louvered bifold doors
- Open-concept living space featuring wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and crisp white baseboards
- Modern kitchen featuring a waterfall peninsula with seating, stainless steel appliances, wood-finish flooring, white upper cabinetry, and green lower cabinetry
- Open-concept dining area with wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and a window
- Open-concept living area with light wood-finish flooring and recessed lighting
- Open-concept living area with wood-finish flooring and recessed lighting
- Living room
- Open-concept living area with light wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, white trim, and a visible staircase with a natural wood handrail
- Expansive outdoor deck with large format gray tile flooring
- Expansive outdoor deck featuring large format tile flooring and white railings with black balusters
- Attic room with sloped ceilings, light wood-finish flooring, and crisp white walls
- Sitting room
- Light wood-finish flooring complements the neutral wall tones
- Sliding glass doors opening to a private balcony with wood-finish decking and black metal railings
- Bright room featuring an angled ceiling and two skylights
- Bonus room
- Custom closet system featuring multiple hanging rods, integrated drawers with brushed nickel hardware, and open shelving
- Bathroom
- Bathroom
- Dual vanity with undermount sinks and a marble-look countertop
- Light wood-finish flooring complements the light gray walls
- Spacious room with light-toned wood-finish flooring, recessed ceiling lighting, and crisp white baseboards
- Office
- Bright room with light wood-finish flooring and recessed lighting
- Bathroom featuring a white vanity with an integrated sink, brushed nickel faucet, and a large framed mirror
- Bright room featuring light wood-finish flooring, recessed lighting, and a white framed window
- Spacious stamped concrete patio with direct access to the lower level
- Expansive stamped concrete patio with direct exterior access to the residence
- Expansive stamped concrete patio with decorative banding, surrounded by a wood privacy fence
- Multi-level residence featuring a red shingle roof, white exterior siding, and multiple balconies
- Rear exterior featuring a multi-level concrete patio, a raised deck with white railings, a terraced lawn area, and a red-shingled roof with skylights
- Modern white exterior with a red roof, featuring multiple balconies, a rear yard, and an elevated deck
- Elevated property featuring a spacious deck with railing, a paved driveway, and established landscaping
- Expansive sloped lawn with a perimeter wood fence, a paved patio area, and mature trees
- White two-story residence with a red shingle roof and multiple dormer windows
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$1,395,000
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857 Balra Dr Overview
- Time on Site:
- 33 days
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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!
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857 Balra Dr Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 2,823
- Price/Sq.ft. $494
- Lot 0.11 Acres
Details
General
Building Information
- New Construction: false
- Year Built: 1949
Location/Region
- Country: US
- County Or Parish: Contra Costa
- Subdivision Name: EL CERRITO HILLS
General Information
- Listing Terms: Cash,Conventional,Call Listing Agent
- Parcel Number: 5032920042
- Property Condition: Existing
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Interior
Parking Information
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage: true
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 4
- Bathrooms Partial: 0
- Bathrooms Total: 4
- Bedrooms Total: 4
Building Interior
- Building Area Source: Measured
- Building Area Total: 2823
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
General Information
- Appliances: Dishwasher,Range,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater,Tankless Water Heater
- Electric: No Solar,220 Volts in Kitchen
- Fireplace Features: None
- Fireplace: false
- Fireplaces Total: 0
- Flooring: Engineered Wood
- Interior Features: Family Room,Office,Counter - Solid Surface,Updated Kitchen
- Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Gas Dryer Hookup,Hookups Only
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Living Area: 2823
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Rooms Total: 12
- Stories: 3
- Window Features: Bay Window(s),Screens,Window Coverings
Exterior
Parking Information
- Parking Features: Attached,Off Street,Parking Spaces,RV/Boat Parking,Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Parking Total: 4
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Premium Lot
- Lot Size Acres: 0.11
- Lot Size Area: 0.11
- Lot Size Square Feet: 4600
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Water Source: Public
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
- Attached Garage: false
- Construction Materials: Composition Shingles,Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
General Information
- Carport: false
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Electric On Property: true
- Exterior Features: Back Yard,Front Yard,Landscape Back,Landscape Front
- Pool Features: None
- Pool Private: false
- Sewer: Public Sewer
857 Balra Dr Neighborhood
Community
94530 (El Cerrito) Demographics
42
Median Age
5,373
Population Density (per sq. mile)
70%
College Educated
$107,621
Estimated Median Income
6,052
Estimated Total Home Owners
4,447
Estimated Total Renters
58% / 42%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
2
Estimated Average Household Size
Schools
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857 Balra Dr Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
$1,136,772
Average List Price
$597
Average Price per Square Foot
17
Properties Sold
52
Average Days on Market
67
Properties for Sale
857 Balra Dr History
| Date | Value | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2026Source: bridgeMLS | Active |
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| 5/27/2026Source: CRMLS | May 27, 2026 |
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| 5/27/2026Source: bridgeMLS | May 27, 2026 |
Listing provided courtesy of eXp Realty of California- MLS# 41136162