NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,031,282

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,211 Sq Ft
$852/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 18, 2025

Last sale price $845,000 $698 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,724 / mo

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Deck
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to 756 Balra Dr, a delightful single-family residence nestled in the heart of the El Cerrito hills. This single level corner lot home offers an endless opportunity to create your dream home. Come see and fall in love with this open canvas.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Robertson

Compass License #01734385 Listed on: 06/18/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Viviana Gesyuk

District Homes License #01503767

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 5,076 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Bridge
  • City

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Bitumen Roof
  • Unreinforced Masonry Building
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,211 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 503-322-054-1

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

5,076 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Property Condition: Fixer, Original
  • Property Faces: West
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Shower Stall(s), Window
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Ground Floor, Outside Access
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: View
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range
  • Bathroom Features: Window
  • Family Room Features: View
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Kitchen Features: Stone Counter
  • Laundry Features: Ground Floor, Hookups Only, In Basement
  • Lower Level: Garage
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Price Per Square Foot: 697.77
  • Room Type: Attic, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Square Footage: 1211.00
  • Window Features: Dual Pane Full

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Masonry Unreinforced, Stucco
  • Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Partial
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof: Bitumen, Spanish Tile
  • View: Bay, Bridges, City

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, None
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 503-322-054-1
  • Irrigation: Irrigation Available
  • Land Use: Residential
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1165
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5076.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 7253218.88
  • Topography: Downslope

MLS Schools

  • School District County: Contra Costa

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2025
Closed on
Aug 11, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Robertson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Viviana Gesyuk
District Homes
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$845,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-5.59%
Views
62
Current Estimated Value
$1,031,282

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$186,282
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.06%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$594,619
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$436,663

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2010
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
$244,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 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
$300,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$845,000 Old Republic Title
-- None Available
$414,000 Lawyers Title
$609,808 None Available
$414,000 Placer Title Company
-- --
$250,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $600,000
Previous Owner $238,800
Previous Owner $244,000
Previous Owner $558,000
Previous Owner $141,500
Previous Owner $83,000
Previous Owner $416,250
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $300,700
Previous Owner $300,000
Previous Owner $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Sold $845,000 0.0% $698 / Sq Ft
07/26/2025 07/26/25 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Price Changed $845,000 -5.6% $698 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 For Sale $895,000 -- $739 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS®

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 $15,017 $845,000 $650,000 $195,000
2025 $15,017 $1,071,000 $907,800 $163,200
2024 $7,861 $524,923 $394,395 $130,528
2023 $7,716 $514,631 $386,662 $127,969
2022 $7,585 $504,541 $379,081 $125,460
2021 $7,540 $494,649 $371,649 $123,000
2019 $7,066 $479,979 $360,627 $119,352
2018 $6,817 $470,568 $353,556 $117,012
2017 $6,710 $461,342 $346,624 $114,718
2016 $6,682 $452,297 $339,828 $112,469
2015 $6,703 $445,504 $334,724 $110,780
2014 $6,588 $436,778 $328,168 $108,610
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 425037673

San Francisco Association of REALTORS®

APN: 503-322-054-1

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