Seller's Agent in 2021
Mark P. Choi
The Agency
(510) 381-1116
83 Total Sales
416 Balra Dr El Cerrito, CA 94530
El Cerrito AreaEstimated Value: $1,215,000 - $1,514,000
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,744
Sq Ft
$798/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge
- Wood Flooring
- Stone Countertops
- Traditional Architecture
- Bonus Room
- No HOA
About This Home
As of February 2021Backdropped by Bay views, this spacious split-level home is peppered with Mid Century touches. Guests are welcomed by a light-soaked living room with brick fireplace and hardwoods. Lined in Saltillo tile flooring and illuminated by a skylight, a galley kitchen with quartz counters flows into the backyard via French doors. 2-car tandem garage offers basement access with ample storage. A fully fenced backyard with turf grass features a terraced patio and outdoor barbecue island. Minutes from the El Cerrito BART.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1948
Lot Details
- 3,995 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped
- Rectangular Lot
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
- Workshop in Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Tandem Parking
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco
- Bridge
- City Lights
- Mount Tamalpais
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Floor Insulation
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- Multi-Level Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Bonus Room
- Utility Room
- Partial Basement
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Dryer
- Washer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Electricity To Lot Line
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Fat Apples Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5044230034
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 15, 2021
Closed on
Feb 12, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mark P. Choi
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Gillian Perkins
Exp Realty Of California, Inc.
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,423,000
Premium/Discount to List
$425,000
42.59%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$31,341
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.41%
Original Mortgage
$1,138,400
Interest Rate
0.0265%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 11, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$481,400
Interest Rate
0.0359%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 20, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 6, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
0.01%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 11, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
0.0651%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 10, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
0.0651%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 5, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 21, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,423,000 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| $535,000 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| $50,157 | None Available | ||
| $250,000 | Alliance Title Company | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| $135,000 | Placer Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $152,996 | ||
| Open | $1,138,400 | ||
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $75,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $476,800 | ||
| Previous Owner | $481,400 | ||
| Previous Owner | $325,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $250,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,423,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/23/2021 02/23/21 | Sold | $1,423,000 | +42.6% | $816 / Sq Ft |
| 01/26/2021 01/26/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/15/2021 01/15/21 | For Sale | $998,000 | -- | $572 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,739 | $1,288,000 | $814,618 | $473,382 |
| 2025 | $17,739 | $1,288,000 | $814,617 | $473,383 |
| 2024 | $17,692 | $1,291,000 | $816,515 | $474,485 |
| 2023 | $20,118 | $1,480,489 | $936,360 | $544,129 |
| 2022 | $19,868 | $1,451,460 | $918,000 | $533,460 |
| 2021 | $9,082 | $608,635 | $554,146 | $54,489 |
| 2019 | $8,521 | $590,584 | $537,710 | $52,874 |
| 2018 | $8,226 | $579,005 | $527,167 | $51,838 |
| 2017 | $8,099 | $567,653 | $516,831 | $50,822 |
| 2016 | $8,073 | $556,524 | $506,698 | $49,826 |
| 2015 | $8,106 | $548,165 | $499,087 | $49,078 |
| 2014 | $8,026 | $537,428 | $489,311 | $48,117 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Mark P. Choi
-
Gillian Perkins
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Gillian Perkins
Exp Realty Of California, Inc.
(510) 776-3794
51 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40934350
APN: 504-423-003-4
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