857 Balra Dr
El Cerrito, CA, 94530
$1,395,000
4 Beds
4 Baths
2,823 SqFt
0.11 Acres
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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!

Property Details

Price:
$1,395,000
MLS #:
41136162
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
EL CERRITO HILLS
Listed Date:
May 27, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,823
Lot Size:
4,600 sqft / 0.11 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1949
ModernEl Cerrito Hills

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Interior

Appliances
GWH
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA

Exterior

Architectural Style
MOD
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
WOD
Garage Spaces
2
Other Structures
BA
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Roof
SHN
Window Features
BW, SCR

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Market Summary

Current real estate data for Single Family in El Cerrito as of Jun 10, 2026
20
Single Family Listed
60
Avg DOM
633
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,186,050
Avg List Price

Property Summary

    Located in the EL CERRITO HILLS subdivision, 857 Balra Dr El Cerrito CA is a Single Family for sale in El Cerrito, CA, 94530. It is listed for $1,395,000 and features 4 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 2,823 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1949. The current price per square foot is $494. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in El Cerrito is $633. The average listing price for Single Family in El Cerrito is $1,186,050.

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857 Balra Dr
El Cerrito, CA