857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
- $1,395,000
- 4
- BD
- 4
- BA
- 2,823
- SqFt
- List Price
- $1,395,000
- Days on Market
- 63
- MLS#
- 41136162
- Building / Subdivision
- El Cerrito Hills
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Living Sq. Ft
- 2,823
- Lot Size
- 4,600
- Type
- Single Family Residential
- Zip
- 94530
- City
- El Cerrito
Property 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!
Additional Information
- Exterior
- Composition Shingles, Wood Siding
- Building Type
- Detached
- Garage
- Yes
- Garageparking
- Attached, Off Street, Parking Spaces, RV/Boat Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
- Laundry
- 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only
- Lot Description
- Premium Lot
- Neighborhood
- El Cerrito Hills
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air, No Air Conditioning
- Year Built
- 1949
- Water Sewer
- Public
- Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Acres
- 0.11
- Roof
- Composition Shingles
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Style
- Mid Century Modern
- Kitchen Features
- 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Kitchen Island, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
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Listing courtesy of Sunday Nguyen from eXp Realty of California. 510-999-6663
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