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4 Beds
4 Baths
2,823 sqft

$2,000,000

857 Balra Dr, El Cerrito CA, 94530

Price per sqft$708.47
Built in1949
Property size2,823 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed May 27, 2026

Updated Aug 14

*TRANSPARENT PRICE- 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!

$13,306/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $2,000,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
41136162

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.11 Acres

Other Property Details

Garage
Yes

Listed by Sunday Nguyen, eXp Realty of California, CA DRE 02206061

Listing Contact: 510-999-6663 

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