NOT LISTED FOR SALE

404 Cola Ballena Alameda, CA 94501

West Alameda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $839,000 - $886,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,540 Sq Ft
3.36 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 15, 2021

Last sale price $860,000 $558 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $6,322 / mo

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • View of Hills
  • William G. Paden Elementary School Rated A-
  • 3.36 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2021

Desirable Ballena Bay Marina end-unit condo. New laminate flooring throughout main floor, vaulted living room ceiling, with double sliding doors to access patio and common area, a gas starting brick fireplace next to wet bar closet. Spacious open floorplan steps up to dining room, freshly updated throughout; bright open kitchen, window over the sink, new appliances, including breakfast bar with a pantry in the hallway. Tastefully updated half bath on main floor with laundry closet; upstairs there are two separated master suites with loads of storage. South facing bedroom has pool/courtyard view, updated bathroom: new shower, vanity, comfort height toilet, privacy window, with a storage closet. North facing bedroom has Oakland downtown and hills view, privacy window, new tub. Updated 2 car garage with new garage door and skylights. Restaurants, delis, schools, transportation, view paths, ferry, boating - Marina life-all right out your front door.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deidre Dixon

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01227150 Listed on: 05/28/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Baldasarra

Christie's Int'l Re Sf License #01813378

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $620 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Skylights
  • Raised Hearth
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Doors

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 74131155

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common heating, exterior maintenance, management fee, insurance, ground maintenance, reserves, water/sewer
  • 82 Units
  • Association Phone (925) 743-3080
  • Porta Ballena Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • The building has rules on how big a pet can be within a unit

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

3.36 Acres

HOA Fees

$620 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.36
  • Subdivision Name: PORTA BALLENA
  • Directions: Central to Ballena Blvd - L, Cola Ballena -L
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: None, Appliances, Doors, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
  • Skirt: ["Brick"]
  • Structure Type: Marina
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas Starter, Living Room, Raised Hearth
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Coverings, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Greenbelt, Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Unit Faces Common Area, Unit Faces Street, Landscape Misc, Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Space Per Unit - 2, Guest, Enclosed, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Closet, In Unit, Inside Room, Washer
  • Security: Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Greenbelt, Pool, Pet Restrictions
  • Association Fee: 620
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 925-743-3080
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Number Limit, Size Limit
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Common Heating, Exterior Maintenance, Management Fee, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Reserves, Water/Sewer

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Alameda (510) 748-4000

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 146361
  • Parcel Number: 74131155
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 82

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2021
Closed on
Jul 12, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Deidre Dixon
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Michael Baldasarra
Christie's Int'l Re Sf
List Price
$848,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,000
1.42%
Current Estimated Value
$863,647

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,647
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.09%
Original Mortgage
$645,000
Outstanding Balance
$585,237
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$278,410

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2011
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
$332,500
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2011
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
$332,500
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 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
$335,200
Interest Rate
5.62%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$860,000 Fidelity National Title Co
-- None Available
$489,000 Placer Title Company
$419,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $645,000
Previous Owner $332,500
Previous Owner $335,200
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 $860,000 -- --
07/15/2021 07/15/21 Sold $860,000 +1.4% $558 / Sq Ft
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2021 05/28/21 For Sale $848,000 -- $551 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East 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
2025 $12,781 $912,631 $273,789 $638,842
2024 $12,781 $894,743 $268,423 $626,320
2023 $12,282 $877,200 $263,160 $614,040
2022 $12,005 $860,000 $258,000 $602,000
2021 $8,632 $578,760 $173,628 $405,132
2020 $8,530 $572,828 $171,848 $400,980
2019 $8,071 $561,601 $168,480 $393,121
2018 $7,872 $550,594 $165,178 $385,416
2017 $7,518 $539,801 $161,940 $377,861
2016 $7,526 $529,220 $158,766 $370,454
2015 $7,502 $521,273 $156,382 $364,891
2014 $7,166 $511,063 $153,319 $357,744
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Deidre Dixon

    Kw Advisors East Bay

  • Michael Baldasarra

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Michael Baldasarra

    Christie's Int'l Re Sf

    (925) 890-4648

    5 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Michael Baldasarra
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40951932

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 074-1311-055-00

California Alameda County Alameda 94501 West Alameda

404 Cola Ballena, Alameda, CA

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