$845,000
SOLD AUG 18, 2025

756 Balra Dr El Cerrito, CA 94530

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,211 Sq Ft
5,076 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$698 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Bay View
  • Spanish Architecture
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

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

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,861

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

  • Rooftop 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

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,861

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

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
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • 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
  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: Contra Costa

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

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2025
Closed on
Aug 11, 2025
Sold by
Jeffrey Allen Schuenke Revocable Living and Schuenke Greg
Bought by
Gelbart Chelsea and Pappas Michael
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

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
68.88%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$600,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$281,177

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2020
Sold by
Schuenke Jeff
Bought by
Schuenke Jeffrey Allen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2010
Sold by
Virtualbank
Bought by
Schuenke Jeff

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
Hoang Loan T
Bought by
Virtualbank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2002
Sold by
Niroomand Fereshteh
Bought by
Hoang Loan T

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
Niroomand Fereshteh
Bought by
Niroomand Fereshteh

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1999
Sold by
Rose and Patricia
Bought by
Niroomand Fereshteh

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 1999
Sold by
Gorgani Reza
Bought by
Niroomand Fereshteh

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $845,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $414,000 Lawyers Title
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure $609,808 None Available
Grant Deed $414,000 Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $250,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $238,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $244,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $558,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $141,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $83,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $416,250 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $300,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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® MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $7,861 $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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Michael Robertson

    Compass

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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Viviana Gesyuk

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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 425037673

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 503-322-054-1

California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 94530

756 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA

This home is located at 756 Balra Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530 and is currently priced at $845,000, approximately $697 per square foot. This property was built in 1938. 756 Balra Dr is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Kensington Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, and El Cerrito Senior High School.

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