924 Balra Dr

El Cerrito, CA 94530

$835,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,388 Sq. Ft.
$602 / Sq. Ft.
1,388
Sq. Ft.
$602
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Views, views, views! Looking for an El Cerrito home, zoned Kensington Hilltop Elementary, that won’t break the bank? Welcome to 924 Balra - a perfect home to get your foot in the door and build sweat equity over time. Situated on a private oversized lot, this home offers a beautiful separation from neighbors and an abundance of green space with citrus trees right out the kitchen door. Inside, 924 Balra is awash with natural light and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and stunning views of the bay...Views, views, views! Looking for an El Cerrito home, zoned Kensington Hilltop Elementary, that won’t break the bank? Welcome to 924 Balra - a perfect home to get your foot in the door and build sweat equity over time. Situated on a private oversized lot, this home offers a beautiful separation from neighbors and an abundance of green space with citrus trees right out the kitchen door. Inside, 924 Balra is awash with natural light and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and stunning views of the bay with a dead-on view of the Golden Gate bridge. Enjoy your morning coffee while watching the bay wake up and shed its fog and revel in the colorful sunsets in the evening. All this while being just a short distance to the shops on Stockton, El Cerrito Natural Grocery, the Hillside Natural area, and so much more. school attendance is not guaranteed.
  1. Listed by Alissa Custer • DRE #01703944 • District Homes
  2. Listed by Jessica Waggoner • DRE #02084131 • District Homes

Property Details for 924 Balra Drive

City
EL CERRITO
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
EL CERRITO HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Bungalow, Traditional
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage
View
Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills
LISTING UPDATED: 05/20/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 924 Balra Drive

StatusSold
MLS #41093864
Days on Compass15
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1947
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,750 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of District Homes, Alissa Custer, DRE #01703944; District Homes, Jessica Waggoner, DRE #02084131

Sold By District Homes, Lissa LaCroix, DRE #02100875

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Building Information for 924 Balra Drive

Stories1Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,750 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,802 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,375

Property Taxes

$427

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 924 Balra Drive

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Primary Bedroom, Woodburning, Other
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Linoleum, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot, Front Yard, Garden
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6750
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6750.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1388
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Partial Fence
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Acres: 0.16
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Stockton Ave to Balra Dr
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 503-301-003-3
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 924 Balra Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 19, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41093864

$835,000
May 19, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41093864

$835,000
May 5, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557808769

$835,000
May 3, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41093864

May 3, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41093864

Apr 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41093864

$799,000
Apr 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41093864

$799,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/19/2025

Sold

EBRD #41093864

$835,000
05/19/2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41093864

$835,000
05/05/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557808769

$835,000
05/03/2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41093864

05/03/2025

Pending

EBRD #41093864

04/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41093864

$799,000
04/18/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41093864

$799,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 924 Balra Drive

Taxable ValueLand$116,927Additions$185,649Total$302,576
Tax Record2024$5,119 ($427 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,388 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,388 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947ZoningR1CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN503-301-003-3

Schools near 924 Balra Drive

This home is within West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Kensington Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public7 to 8

El Cerrito Senior High School
Public9 to 12

John Henry High
Charter9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of District Homes, Alissa Custer, DRE #01703944; District Homes, Jessica Waggoner, DRE #02084131

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