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$2,000,000

857 Balra Dr

El Cerrito, CA 94530

Active

Beds

Baths

2,823

Sq. Ft.

1949

Year Built

Contra Costa

County

SingleFamilyResidence

Property Type

About this home

*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!

Listed by Sunday Nguyen · DRE #02206061 · eXp Realty of California

MLS #1170098673

ListedMay 27, 2026

Property Details

Architecture

StoriesN/A

StyleModern

Total UnitsN/A

RoofShingle

Garage Spaces2

PoolN/A

SpaN/A

Features & Amenities

Interior FeaturesN/A

Exterior FeaturesN/A

FlooringN/A

CoolingCentral Air

HeatingN/A

FireplaceNone

LaundryN/A

Parking FeaturesGarage, Off Street, Rv Access Parking, One Space

Parking Total4

Patio & PorchN/A

Entry LevelN/A

Entry LocationN/A

Common WallsN/A

Property Features

Lot Size0.11 ac

Lot FeaturesBack Yard, Front Yard

ViewN/A

DirectionsCross Street: Stockton.

Community

AreaN/A

School DistrictN/A

Tax & Financial

TermsCash, Conventional

Land LeaseN/A

HOA NameN/A

HOA FeeN/A

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Mortgage Estimate

$10,645/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

Purchase PriceDown Payment: 20%Interest Rate: 7%

Estimate only. Does not include taxes, insurance, or HOA.

Last updated: October 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM

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