857 Balra Dr El Cerrito, CA 94530
Listing Courtesy of:  bridgeMLS / Listed By: Sunday Nguyen, eXp Realty Of California

  857 Balra Dr El Cerrito, CA 94530

Active (1 Days)
$1,395,000 (USD)
4
BED
4
BATH
2,823
SQFT
OPEN HOUSE TIMES
  • OPEN
    Sat, May 30
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • OPEN
    Sun, May 31
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • OPEN
    Sat, Jun 6
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • OPEN
    Sun, Jun 7
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Description

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!

MLS #:
41136162
Lot Size
4,600 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1949
Style
Mid Century Modern
County
Contra Costa County
Community
El Cerrito Hills

Listed By

Nhat Ho "Sunday" Nguyen, DRE #02206061 CA, Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners
Source
bridgeMLS
Last checked May 28 2026 at 6:20 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
Interior Features
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Range
  • Office
  • Windows: Screens
  • Windows: Window Coverings
  • Family Room
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Counter - Solid Surface
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet
  • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Windows: Bay Window(s)
Kitchen
  • 220 Volt Outlet
  • Counter - Solid Surface
  • Dishwasher
  • Range/Oven Built-In
  • Refrigerator
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island
Subdivision
  • El Cerrito Hills
Lot Information
  • Premium Lot
Property Features
  • Fireplace: None
  • Fireplace: 0
Heating and Cooling
  • Central
  • No Air Conditioning
  • Central Air
Pool Information
  • None
Flooring
  • Engineered Wood
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Garage
  • Garage
Parking
  • Attached
  • Off Street
  • Rv/Boat Parking
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
  • Parking Spaces
Living Area
  • 2,823 sqft
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