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Real Estate/CA/El Cerrito/857 Balra Dr
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$2,000,000
Est. $11,200/mo

857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

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4
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4
Bathrooms
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2,823
Square Feet

About this home

*TRANSPARENT PRICE- 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!

Property Facts

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Bedrooms

4

bathtub

Bathrooms

4

square_foot

Square Feet

2,823

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Lot Size

4,600 sqft

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Year Built

1949

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Property Type

Single Family Residence

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Days on Market

71

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HOA Fee

N/A

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Garage Total

2

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MLS #

41136162

Interior Details

Kitchen & Appliances

Appliances

Gas Water Heater

Climate Control

Cooling

Central Air

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Total Parking Spaces

4

Garage Spaces

2

Attached Garage

Yes

Parking Features

Garage, Off Street, Rv Access Parking, One Space

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Building & Construction

Construction

Wood Siding

Roof

Shingle

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Lot Features

Back Yard, Front Yard

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Nearby Schools

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PROSPECT SIERRA SCHOOL
Private School
K-120.1 mi
5
El Cerrito High
High School
9-120.4 mi
8
Fairmont Elementary
Elementary School
K-60.5 mi
6
Fred T. Korematsu Middle
Middle School
7-80.7 mi
8
Harding Elementary
Elementary School
K-60.7 mi

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94530|El Cerrito
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Flood & Climate Risk

Flood Risk

Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone

Low

Wildfire Risk

Moderate — near wildland-urban interface

Moderate

Heat Risk

Low — moderate summer temperatures

Low

Earthquake Risk

Southern California seismic zone

Moderate
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Noise Levels

TrafficQuiet residential street
AirportMinimal airport noise
CommercialLow commercial activity nearby
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Location

857 Balra Dr

El Cerrito, CA 94530

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