Seller's Agent in 2025
Alissa Custer
District Homes
(510) 460-5105
82 in this area
210 Total Sales
924 Balra Dr El Cerrito, CA 94530
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,388
Sq Ft
6,750
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge
- Traditional Architecture
- Stone Countertops
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
As of May 2025Views, views, views! Looking for an El Cerrito home, zoned Kensington Hilltop Elementary, that won’t break the bank? Welcome to 924 Balra - a perfect home to get your foot in the door and build sweat equity over time. Situated on a private oversized lot, this home offers a beautiful separation from neighbors and an abundance of green space with citrus trees right out the kitchen door. Inside, 924 Balra is awash with natural light and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and stunning views of the bay with a dead-on view of the Golden Gate bridge. Enjoy your morning coffee while watching the bay wake up and shed its fog and revel in the colorful sunsets in the evening. All this while being just a short distance to the shops on Stockton, El Cerrito Natural Grocery, the Hillside Natural area, and so much more. *school attendance is not guaranteed.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
District Homes License #01703944 Listed on: 04/18/2025
Co-Listed By
JESSICA WAGGONER
MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY License #02084131
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1947
Lot Details
- 6,750 Sq Ft Lot
- Partially Fenced Property
- Garden
- Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Property Views
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Hills
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Bungalow
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- 2 Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Dining Area
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Linoleum
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- El Cerrito Hills Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5033010033
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 15, 2025
Sold by
Fabulous Sunset Llc
Bought by
Riggs Robert R and Riggs Dori D
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 18, 2025
Closed on
May 5, 2025
Sold by
Jaffe-Schwartz Family Living Trust and Schwartz Ellen
Bought by
Fabulous Sunset Llc
Seller's Agent
Alissa Custer
District Homes
Buyer's Agent
Lissa LaCroix
District Homes
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$835,000
Premium/Discount to List
$36,000
4.51%
Views
30
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.11%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 23, 2024
Sold by
Jaffe Kenneth J
Bought by
Jaffe-Schwartz Family Living Trust and Jaffe
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 24, 2018
Sold by
Jaffe Kenneth
Bought by
Jaffe Kenneth and Schwartz Ellen
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 29, 2011
Sold by
Jaffe Kenneth
Bought by
Jaffe Kenneth and Schwartz Ellen
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 22, 2009
Sold by
Jaffe Kenneth
Bought by
Jaffe Kenneth and Schwartz Ellen
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 24, 2003
Sold by
Schwartz Ellen
Bought by
Jaffe Kenneth
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,000
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Grant Deed | $835,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Accommodation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $80,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $173,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2025 05/19/25 | Sold | $835,000 | +4.5% | $602 / Sq Ft |
| 05/03/2025 05/03/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/18/2025 04/18/25 | For Sale | $799,000 | -- | $576 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,238 | $308,626 | $119,265 | $189,361 |
| 2024 | $5,119 | $302,576 | $116,927 | $185,649 |
| 2023 | $5,027 | $296,644 | $114,635 | $182,009 |
| 2022 | $4,926 | $290,829 | $112,388 | $178,441 |
| 2021 | $4,880 | $285,128 | $110,185 | $174,943 |
| 2019 | $4,570 | $276,673 | $106,918 | $169,755 |
| 2018 | $4,408 | $271,249 | $104,822 | $166,427 |
| 2017 | $4,343 | $265,931 | $102,767 | $163,164 |
| 2016 | $4,320 | $260,717 | $100,752 | $159,965 |
| 2015 | $4,330 | $256,802 | $99,239 | $157,563 |
| 2014 | $4,245 | $251,773 | $97,296 | $154,477 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Alissa Custer
-
J
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
JESSICA WAGGONER
MARVIN GARDENS EAST BAY
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Lissa LaCroix
L
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Lissa LaCroix
District Homes
(510) 417-9390
2 in this area
17 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41093864
APN: 503-301-003-3
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