NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1214 Ballena Blvd Alameda, CA 94501

West Alameda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $871,000 - $1,085,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,652 Sq Ft
$660/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 31, 2023

Last sale price $1,046,000 $633 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,079/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 3.36 Acre Lot
  • Stone Countertops
  • William G. Paden Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2023

Tranquil retreat-like, Two-Level Ballena Bay waterfront neighborhood. Bright & Open living room with fireplace & a serene backyard view, creating an inviting atmosphere. Abundant natural light floods the space through 2 expansive sliding glass doors, enhancing the ambiance of the vaulted ceiling living area & dining space. Many home upgrades including remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, refaced white cabinets, recessed lightings, dual pane windows, laminate wood floors downstirs, sliding glass doors, a skylight, fresh interior wall & ceiling painting, new carpets, upgraded bathrooms, French door, furnace, water heater, wine cellar rack, garage door, & more. Unwind in the peaceful backyard, adorned with mature lemon, camelia trees, all secured by side gates. Attached 2-car garage provides convenience, while the indoor laundry area is equipped with a washer&dryer. Two bedrooms have good size closet, 3rd bedrm as a home office. Quiet& friendly neighborhood- this 2 level townhouse style condo offers a convenient lifestyle with distance to community pool, Ballena Isle Marina Yacht Harbor, restaurants, cafes, beaches, parks,& Paden Elementary School. Excellent commuter location close to Ferry Terminal &downtown Oakland. Close by to South Shore dining, Safeway, Target, & more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jasmine Min

Legacy Real Estate & Assoc. License #01433261 Listed on: 08/12/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Don Adamson

Red Oak Realty License #01886430

Red Oak Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $660 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 74131187

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, management fee, water/sewer
  • 42 Units
  • Association Phone (925) 743-3080
  • Ballena Bay Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$660 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.36
  • Subdivision Name: BALLENA BAY
  • Directions: Central/Ballena
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Building Name: Ballena Bay
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Stone Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Fenced, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, In Unit
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Pool
  • Association Fee: 660
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 925-743-3080
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Management Fee, Water/Sewer, Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 146361
  • Parcel Number: 74131187
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 42

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2023
Closed on
Aug 23, 2023
Sold by
Kim Chul Woo and Kim Inkyung
Bought by
Willem And Pamela Vandekamp Family Trust and Vandekamp
Seller's Agent
Jasmine Min
Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.
Buyer's Agent
Don Adamson
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$1,046,000
Premium/Discount to List
$147,000
16.35%
Views
71
Current Estimated Value
$991,839

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$54,161
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2005
Sold by
Kim Chul Woo
Bought by
Kim Chul Woo and Park Inkyung

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2001
Sold by
Park In Kyung
Bought by
Kim Chul Woo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$361,700
Interest Rate
8.31%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Willem And Pamela Vandekamp Family Trust $1,046,000 Chicago Title
Kim Chul Woo -- None Available
Kim Chul Woo -- North American Title Co
Kim Chul Woo $402,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kim Chul Woo $361,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,046,000 -- --
08/31/2023 08/31/23 Sold $1,046,000 +16.4% $633 / Sq Ft
08/12/2023 08/12/23 For Sale $899,000 -- $544 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $14,674 $1,066,920 $320,076 $746,844
2024 $14,674 $1,046,000 $313,800 $732,200
2023 $8,788 $582,187 $174,656 $407,531
2022 $8,597 $563,774 $171,232 $399,542
2021 $8,394 $552,583 $167,875 $391,708
2020 $8,294 $553,847 $166,154 $387,693
2019 $7,805 $542,988 $162,896 $380,092
2018 $7,613 $532,344 $159,703 $372,641
2017 $7,272 $521,907 $156,572 $365,335
2016 $7,277 $511,677 $153,503 $358,174
2015 $7,252 $503,994 $151,198 $352,796
2014 $6,930 $494,125 $148,237 $345,888
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jasmine Min

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jasmine Min

    Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.

    (408) 315-2952

    1 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Jasmine Min
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  • Don Adamson

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Don Adamson

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 260-5499

    1 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Don Adamson
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41035904

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 074-1311-087-00

California Alameda County Alameda 94501 West Alameda

1214 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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