6
Bedrooms
Sold for $1,490,000 · Jun 2023
SOLDListed at $1,295,000
707 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
El Cerrito, CA
MLS# 41026738
2,982 Sq Ft • Single Family Home6bd • 3ba
14 days on market
Listing Agent
Anja Plowright
Listing Agent
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
DRE #: 01351797
Brokerage: THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Property Details
3
Bathrooms
2,982 sqft
Square Feet
1956
Year Built
0.33 acres
Lot Size
$500
Price/Sq Ft
0
Garage Spaces
N/A
HOA
Single Family Home
Property Type
Description
Welcome to your own private retreat nestled in the heart of nature! This unique property boasts a tranquil creek-side setting surrounded by redwoods, mature landscaping with views of the City and Bay. Enter the property down a long private driveway to the recently updated home surrounded by level gardens and parking areas. The level-in home features vaulted ceilings in living/dining room and a central gas fireplace. Updated eat-in kitchen provides modern amenities, while 3 BRs on entry-level offer ample space for relaxation + privacy. Below, you'll find 3 additional BRs with 2 additional baths and a separate entrance for a flexible floorplan that includes another living room opening to outdoor patio. Whether used as separate units or one large home, there are endless possibilities to suit your needs. Step outside to enjoy the expansive lot w multiple outdoor seating + planting areas, as well as a large lawn for outdoor activities. A carport + open shed offer additional options for ample parking, storage, or development. Combining maximum privacy with functionality, this property is a rare find with ultimate tranquility, located in the lower El Cerrito Hills close to everything.
Listing description from the June 2023 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
Facts & Features
Details
- Stories
- 2
- Cooling
- None
- Heating
- ForcedAir
- View
- Bay
Location not available for this listing.
Sale history for 707 Balra Dr
1 recorded sale
$1,490,000
Sold June 2023 · listed $1,295,000, on market May 2023, 14 days on market · MLS #41026738 · Source: CRMLS
Listing Agent: Anja Plowright · Listing Office: THE GRUBB CO. INC. · Contact: 510-652-2133 · Bought with: OUT OF AREA OUT · OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
How this sale compares
707 Balra Dr sold for $1,490,000 in June 2023, 15% over its $1,295,000 list price, after 14 days on the market. That works out to $500 per square foot on 2,982 square feet. Across 75 closed sales in 94530 over the last 12 months, the median sold price is $1,200,000 and the median is $805 per square foot, 61% above this sale's $500.
$500
This sale, per sq ft
$805
94530 median per sq ft (12 mo)
$1,200,000
94530 median sold price (12 mo)
75
Closed sales in 94530 (12 mo)
14
Days on market
+15%
Sold vs. list price
| Quarter | Closed sales in 94530 | Median sold price |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 4 | $1,210,000 |
| Q2 2026 | 43 | $1,200,000 |
| Q3 2026 | 28 | $1,250,000 |
Figures are MLS-reported closed sales (CRMLS); ZIP medians cover the last 12 months. Nalren does not estimate values. Recently sold in El Cerrito · Homes for sale in 94530
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CRMLS
MLS# 41026738
Listed: 5/10/2023
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Listed by: THE GRUBB CO. INC.
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