857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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Travis VantVoort

Travis VantVoort

+1(510) 737-2220
Listed by Sunday Nguyen • eXp Realty of California
$ 1,395,000
Est. payment | /mo

4 Beds

4 Baths

2,823 SqFt

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$ 1,395,000
Est. payment | /mo
Save

4 Beds

4 Baths

2,823 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,823 sqft

Price per Sqft $494

Subdivision El Cerrito Hills

MLS Listing ID 41136162

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1949

Lot Size 4,600 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source Bridge AOR

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!

Location

State CA

County Contra Costa

Interior

Heating Central

Cooling Central Air, No Air Conditioning

Flooring Engineered Wood

Fireplaces Type None

Fireplace No

Window Features Bay Window(s),Screens,Window Coverings

Appliance Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater

Laundry 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool None

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Premium Lot

Water Public

Architectural Style Mid Century Modern

Others

Special Listing Condition Standard

Bay East Association of Realtors
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Travis VantVoort

"My job is to find and attract mastery-based agents to the office, protect the culture, and make sure everyone is happy! "

+1(510) 737-2220

travis@vantvoort.com

3340 Walnut Ave #110, Fremont, CA, 94538, USA

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