Perry Gastis
Bridges 8 Real Estate
(650) 502-5378
85 Total Sales
1 in El Cerrito
$1,010,000 Price
783 Balra Dr El Cerrito, CA 94530
El Cerrito AreaEstimated Value: $1,824,016
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,131
Sq Ft
$856/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Ocean View
- Pool House
- 0.24 Acre Lot
- Kensington Elementary School Rated 10
- Custom Home
- Private Lot
About This Home
As of April 2021Imagine, feel the magic, seen through mid century glasses... Immaculate Custom built 1964 home designed by Hammarberg and Herman and built by Marvin Collins. Pristine kitchen with beautiful hardwood floors is designed for function. Corian countertop wet-bar and rich wood paneling in the dining room flows into the family and living rooms both featuring brick fireplaces. Sharp lines, and expansive sliding glass out to terrace overlooks the San Francisco Golden Gate, City Skyline, and swimming pool. Marble hallway floors, flush mount polished brass lighting, lead to the spacious bedrooms and bathrooms that feature dual vanity sinks and built in cabinets. The master bedroom opens up to a private deck, beautiful garden, and seasonal creek. Bonus downstairs game room features changing room, bathroom, and private entrance for guest quarters. The home was meticulously maintained by the original owner since 1964.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Security Pacific Real Estate License #01935999 Listed on: 03/22/2021
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1964
Lot Details
- 10,492 Sq Ft Lot
- Cul-De-Sac
- Landscaped
- Private Lot
- Sprinklers Throughout Yard
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Workshop in Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Side by Side Parking
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Ocean
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco
- Bridge
- Downtown
Home Design
- Custom Home
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Ceiling Insulation
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Central Vacuum
- Brick Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Bonus Room
- Partial Basement
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Tile Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Smart Thermostat
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Pool
- Pool House
- In Ground Pool
Outdoor Features
- Exterior Lighting
- Outdoor Storage
Location
- Ground Level
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Hot Water Heating System
- Gravity Heating System
- Thermostat
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Contra Costa Association
- Built by Marvin Collins
- El Cerrito Subdivision, Custom Built Mid Century Floorplan
- Stream Seasonal
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 503340025
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 22, 2021
Closed on
Apr 15, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Colin Davies
Security Pacific Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,860,000
Premium/Discount to List
$561,000
43.19%
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
-$35,984
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.37%
Original Mortgage
$1,410,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,249,126
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$574,890
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 13, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 15, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in El Cerrito, CA
-
Perry Gastis
-
Marc Guay
Marc Guay
(628) 230-5948
38 Total Sales
10 in El Cerrito
$807K - $1.8M Price Range
-
TANIA BALAZS JACARD
TANIA BALAZS JACARD
Red Oak Realty
(510) 495-1339
85 Total Sales
30 in El Cerrito
$580K - $2.1M Price Range
-
Martha Park
Martha Park
Better Homes And Gardens Rp
(628) 213-7201
49 Total Sales
6 in El Cerrito
$1.1M - $1.8M Price Range
-
John Altstatt
John Altstatt
Homelink Real Estate
(345) 345-3132
93 Total Sales
1 in El Cerrito
$1,400,000 Price
-
Kelly Crawford
Kelly Crawford
Vanguard Properties
(925) 396-7158
216 Total Sales
1 in El Cerrito
$890,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,860,000 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,410,000 |
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 | $1,860,000 | -- | -- |
| 04/26/2021 04/26/21 | Sold | $1,860,000 | +43.2% | $873 / Sq Ft |
| 03/30/2021 03/30/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/22/2021 03/22/21 | For Sale | $1,299,000 | -- | $610 / Sq Ft |
Source: Contra Costa 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 | $25,229 | $1,836,000 | $1,085,807 | $750,193 |
| 2025 | $25,229 | $1,836,000 | $1,085,806 | $750,194 |
| 2024 | $23,126 | $1,742,000 | $1,030,215 | $711,785 |
| 2023 | $23,126 | $1,685,000 | $997,000 | $688,000 |
| 2022 | $25,992 | $1,897,200 | $1,122,000 | $775,200 |
| 2021 | $3,298 | $154,452 | $39,877 | $114,575 |
| 2019 | $2,983 | $149,874 | $38,696 | $111,178 |
| 2018 | $2,863 | $146,937 | $37,938 | $108,999 |
| 2017 | $2,814 | $144,057 | $37,195 | $106,862 |
| 2016 | $2,782 | $141,233 | $36,466 | $104,767 |
| 2015 | $2,773 | $139,113 | $35,919 | $103,194 |
| 2014 | $2,526 | $136,389 | $35,216 | $101,173 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Colin Davies
Seller's Agent in 2021
Colin Davies
Security Pacific Real Estate
(510) 435-3624
31 Total Sales
-
Devin Ratoosh
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
(510) 919-5499
153 Total Sales
Map
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40942345
APN: 503-340-025-9
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