Explore the charm of El Cerrito living at 418 Balra Dr, where captivating views are just one of the many highlights of this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom property. This home seamlessly combines convenience with a fulfilling lifestyle, offering a range of appealing features. You'll find yourself surrounded by a spacious yard, complete with a deck and patio for relaxation and entertainment, designated areas for vegetable gardening, and beautifully maintained lawns for your enjoyment. The upgraded kitchen seamlessly connects the indoors with the outdoors, all while providing breathtaking bay views. As you unwind in the living room, you can take in the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and the tranquil backyard. Take leisurely strolls to the popular Fat Apples, serving your dining needs from breakfast through to dinner. Additionally, you'll have convenient access to BART, schools, shopping centers, and two farmers markets. This friendly and welcoming neighborhood even hosts annual block parties and Halloween parades for trick-or-treaters, fostering a strong sense of community. Nestled on the border between Kensington and El Cerrito, this prime location also grants you access to the charming Kensington and Arlington shopping area . Don't miss out on the opportunity to immer
Sold for $1,455,000
$1,455,000
418 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
3beds
1,447sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$1,401,100 Zestimate®
$1,006/sqft
$3,955 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,401,100
$1.32M - $1.50M
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Shopping centersCaptivating viewsDesignated areasSpacious yardUpgraded kitchen
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Listed by:
Tracy Zhou DRE #01896893 415-503-7363,
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Mio Sullivan, DRE #02021776
MLSListing
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41043824
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer, Cabinets, Sink
Features
- Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,447
- Total interior livable area: 1,447 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Other, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Front Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5044230026
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Composition Shingles, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,006/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,484,100
- Annual tax amount: $20,238
- Date on market: 11/8/2023
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2025 | Listing removed | $4,995$3/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,995$3/sqft |
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| 12/11/2023 | Sold | $1,455,000+47.1%$1,006/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41043824 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2023 | Pending sale | $989,000$683/sqft |
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| 11/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $989,000+41.3%$683/sqft |
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| 6/8/2007 | Sold | $700,000$484/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,238 -13.5% | $1,484,100 +2% |
| 2024 | $23,403 +83% | $1,455,000 +58.6% |
| 2023 | $12,790 +1.4% | $917,428 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,613 +0.3% | $899,440 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,575 +4.6% | $881,804 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,026 +1.9% | $872,763 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,800 +3.6% | $855,651 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,391 +1.6% | $838,875 +2% |
| 2017 | $11,208 +0.3% | $822,428 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,177 +44.2% | $806,303 +23.1% |
| 2015 | $7,750 | $655,000 +24.8% |
| 2014 | $7,750 | $525,000 +8.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $482,500 +10.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $437,500 -17.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $528,500 +2.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $515,500 -5.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $545,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $545,000 +133.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $233,142 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $228,572 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $224,091 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $219,698 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $215,672 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $211,444 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $207,299 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Harding Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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