Welcome to 756 Balra Dr, a delightful single-family residence nestled in the heart of the El Cerrito hills. This single level corner lot home offers an endless opportunity to create your dream home. Come see and fall in love with this open canvas.
Sold for $845,000
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$845,000
756 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2beds
1,211sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
5,076 Square Feet Lot
$821,900 Zestimate®
$698/sqft
$4,234 Estimated rent
Home value
$821,900
$740,000 - $912,000
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Single levelCorner lot
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Listed by:
Michael W. Robertson DRE #01734385 415-999-0503,
Compass 415-345-3000
Bought with:
Viviana Lahrs, DRE #01503767
District Homes
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425037673
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Ground Floor, Outside Access
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Shower Stall(s), Window
Bathroom
- Features: Window
Dining room
- Features: Formal Area
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Features: View
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Features: View
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: Ground Floor, Hookups Only, In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,211
- Total interior livable area: 1,211 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Uncovered Deck
- Fencing: Back Yard,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Bridge(s), City
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 5,076 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
- Topography: Downslope
Details
- Parcel number: 5033220541
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry Unreinforced, Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt,Spanish Tile
Condition
- Fixer,Original
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $698/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,071,000
- Annual tax amount: $15,017
- Price range: $845K - $845K
- Date on market: 6/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 38 days
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved Sidewalk, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2025 | Sold | $845,000$698/sqft |
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| 7/26/2025 | Pending sale | $845,000$698/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Price change | $845,000-5.6%$698/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $895,000+116.2%$739/sqft |
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| 12/23/2010 | Sold | $414,000-5.9%$342/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2010 | Price change | $439,900-7.4%$363/sqft |
Source: Intero Real estate Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2010 | Price change | $474,900-5%$392/sqft |
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| 8/17/2010 | Listed for sale | $499,900-18%$413/sqft |
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| 8/3/2010 | Sold | $609,808+47.3%$504/sqft |
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| 2/13/2002 | Sold | $414,000+65.6%$342/sqft |
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| 5/4/1999 | Sold | $250,000$206/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,017 +91% | $1,071,000 +104% |
| 2024 | $7,861 +1.9% | $524,923 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,716 +1.7% | $514,631 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,585 +0.6% | $504,541 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,540 +4.5% | $494,649 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,212 +2.1% | $489,578 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,066 +3.7% | $479,979 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,817 +1.6% | $470,568 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,710 +0.4% | $461,342 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,682 +1.4% | $452,297 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,588 | $445,504 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,588 | $436,778 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $434,805 +4.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $417,000 +0.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $414,000 -12.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $473,804 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $474,931 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $465,619 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $456,490 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $447,540 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $438,766 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $430,163 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $422,280 +59.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $265,300 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $260,099 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94530
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Contra Costa Unified
Source: SFAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Contra Costa County
- El Cerrito
- 94530
- 756 Balra Dr
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