$1,395,000

857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

  • 4 beds |
  • 4 baths |
  • 2,823 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1949
  • Property Lot Size Icon4,600sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $494/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 21 days ago

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!

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
May 27, 2026
Data Last Updated:
June 17, 2026 at 7:20PM
Listing Office:
eXp Realty of California : 888-584-9427
Listing Agent:
Sunday Nguyen : 510-999-6663
MLS ID:
41136162
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating:
  • Fireplace: None
  • General: Barn(s)
  • Style: Modern
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Pool: None
  • Parking: GarageOff StreetRV Access/ParkingOne SpaceParking spaces: 4
  • Roofing: Shingle
  • Windows: Bay Window(s)Screens
  • General: Wood Siding
  • Originating MLS: CRMLS_BMLS
  • County: Contra Costa
  • Zoning: 5032920042
  • Source: CRMLS_BMLS

This listing courtesy of Sunday Nguyen , eXp Realty of California

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