Panoramic views of San Francisco, Oakland skylines, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, mountains and water views. First time on the market in 60 years. This El Cerrito home offers 1532 sq ft living space on a quarter acre lot. It also features a unique and private courtyard with hot tub, detached 2 car garage, a huge lot for a potential ADU. Enjoy the views from the front and backyard. Calling all contractors/ investors - this is a fabulous real estate opportunity in El Cerrito! Fixer. Won't last long.
Sold for $1,100,000
$1,100,000
844 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
2beds
1,532sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$1,312,500 Zestimate®
$718/sqft
$4,930 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,312,500
$1.18M - $1.46M
$4,930/mo
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Listed by:
Cielo Fuentes DRE #01275719 510-778-5655,
Keenan Howard Realty, Inc.,
Deanne Fuentes DRE #02192386 510-778-5291,
Keenan Howard Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Devin Ratoosh, DRE #01820096
Red Oak Realty
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41043937
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Main Entry, Dining Room, Utility Room
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,532
- Total interior livable area: 1,532 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Up
Details
- Parcel number: 5033110403
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: El Cerrito Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $718/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,122,000
- Annual tax amount: $16,188
- Date on market: 11/7/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2023 | Sold | $1,100,000+29.4%$718/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41043937 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2023 | Pending sale | $849,900$555/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41043937 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $849,900$555/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41043937 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,188 -30.7% | $1,122,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $23,375 +771.2% | $1,100,000 +1301.3% |
| 2023 | $2,683 +2.8% | $78,501 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,611 +1.5% | $76,963 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,573 +12.3% | $75,454 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,291 +2.4% | $74,682 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,237 +3.6% | $73,219 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,159 +1.6% | $71,784 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,126 +1.5% | $70,377 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,095 +8.4% | $68,998 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,933 | $67,962 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,933 | $66,632 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $66,331 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $65,032 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $63,758 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $63,282 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $63,433 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $62,190 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $60,972 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $59,778 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $58,607 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $57,459 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $56,407 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $55,302 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $54,219 |
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Neighborhood: 94530
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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- 94530
- 844 Balra Dr
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