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857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

$1,395,000 Approx. USD 4 beds, 4 baths
2,823 sqft
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Sunday Nguyen | realtor@sundayestate.com
Lic#: 02206061
Broker: Courtesy of eXp Realty of California
Phone: 510-999-6663

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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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Property type: Single Family Residence (Single Family)
Status: Active
MLS# 41136162
Price: $1,395,000
Beds: 4
Baths: 4 (4 full)
None fireplaces
Built in 1949
2,823 sqft
0.11 acres
Lot size: 0.1056
Subdivision: EL CERRITO HILLS
County: Contra Costa
Property style: Modern
Construction: Wood Siding
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Parking description: Garage,Off Street,RV Access/Parking,One Space
Lot description: Back Yard,Front Yard
Heating/cooling: Central Air

Last Updated: 6/10/2026

 Days On Market (DOM): 26

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Lat/Long: 37.913181, -122.297326.
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