NEW PRICE! OPEN TUES 11-1. Fabulous 5BD/2.5BA with POOL on PREMIUM .40 AC LOT. Wide plank European oak flooring, recessed lighting and modern finishes throughout. Light/bright kitchen with quartz counters, white shaker cabinetry, farmhouse sink, tile backsplash, and island with seating. Café appliances: refrigerator with water and ice dispenser, double ovens with WiFi, dishwasher, microwave. Vissani wine refrigerator. GE 5-burner gas cooktop with stainless hood. Spacious family room adjacent to kitchen with custom gas fireplace insert and Anderson slider to back yard. First-floor primary suite with dual vanity, walk-in shower / designer tile and separate water closet. Additional main-level office and half bath. Upstairs: three bedrooms, updated full bath with dual sinks, PLUS large fifth bonus-bedroom currently staged as additional living space. Custom roller shades and blinds throughout. Smart home system with cameras, doorbell and app-controlled thermostat. Laundry room with cabinetry and utility sink. SPECTACULAR BACKYARD with pool, new lawn, patio, mature trees and back hardscape area suited for a sport court. Located near Northgate schools, parks, trails, and shopping.

Custom Built hillside retreat with expansive views from every level.Custom Built hillside retreat with expansive views from every level. Welcome to 857 Balra Drive, perched in the coveted El Cerrito Hills. This newly renovated 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home spans three levels and 2,823 sqft of light-filled living, with each floor framing its own panoramic view of the Bay and surrounding hills. The main level opens to a seamless flow between living, dining, and an updated chef's kitchen with island, skylights, and contemporary finishes, built for both everyday living and entertaining. Three private primary suites, one on each level, offer rare flexibility for extended-household living, guests, or independent in-law and au pair quarters. A finished attic, dedicated home office, media room, music room, wine cellar, family room, and additional bonus spaces deliver true room-for-everything functionality. Bay windows, balconies, decks, and a fenced patio extend view-driven living outdoors at every turn. Modern systems throughout: tankless water heater, central heat, engineered wood flooring, and EV charger in the attached two-car garage. Custom Built. Premium hillside lot. One unforgettable view. Call this your home!