857 Balra Dr

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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!

Current Status

New

Original Price

$1,395,000

List Price

$1,395,000

On Market Date

May 27, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

El Cerrito Hills

Zip Code

94530

MLS ID

41136162

APN

5032920042

Year Built

1949

Stories in Building

Unavailable

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

4

Bath

4

Parking

2

Attached, Off Street, Parking Spaces, RV/Boat Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

SQ FT

2,823

SQ FT Source

Measured

Lot SQ FT

4,600.0

Lot Acres

0.11 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Kitchen Island, Range/Oven Built-in, Updated Kitchen

Cooling

Central Air, No Air Conditioning

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Balcony, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Flooring

Engineered Wood

Foundation

Fire Place

None

Heating

Central

Laundry

220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only

Main Level

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Mid Century Modern

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Balcony, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Location

Premium Lot

Roof

Composition Shingles

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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