NOT LISTED FOR SALE

420 Cola Ballena Unit C Alameda, CA 94501

West Alameda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $828,000 - $888,019

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,610 Sq Ft
$537/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 30, 2025

Last sale price $930,000 $578 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,163 / mo

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • William G. Paden Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2.3 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of April 2025

Vacation at home in this recently updated stylish townhome on Ballena Bay. Close to the only direct deep water access Ballena Isle Marina Yacht Harbor, ideal for boating or just enjoying the bay and water views. This gated private community offers a pool, walking trails and access to shopping, restaurants, cafes, public transportation and stunning views of San Francisco. This spacious unit has engineered hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, in unit washer/dryer, balcony, patio and deeded parking. The loft has a closet and can be used as a 3rd bedroom.Close to the Ferry Terminal, Downtown Oakland, and in the excellent Alameda School District.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Buchanan

Intero Real Estate Services License #02068778 Listed on: 04/02/2025

Intero Real Estate Services

Co-Listed By

Sean Buchanan

Intero Real Estate Services License #02078686

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniela Alvarez

Intero Real Estate Services License #02055793

Intero Real Estate Services

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 2.3

HOA Fees

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Tandem Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,610 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Pool

  • Private Pool

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Zoned Heating
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 74-1314-3

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include garbage, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, management fee, reserves, security service, water / sewer
  • Ballena Bay Condo Assn Association
  • Built by Ballena Bay

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

2.3 Acres

HOA Fees

$520 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1610
  • Complex Name: Ballena Bay
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Zoning Description: R
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Living Sq Ft: 1610
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Pool Description: Community Facility
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Common Parking Area, Tandem Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Window / Wall Unit
  • Heating System: Baseboard, Electric, Individual Room Controls
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 652
  • Association Fees Include: Garbage, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Management Fee, Reserves, Security Service, Water / Sewer
  • H O A Name Text: Ballena Bay Condo Assn
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 74-1314-3
  • Lot Acres: 2.3000
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 100188.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 100188.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Alameda City Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2025
Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Chris Buchanan
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Daniela Alvarez
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$899,950
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,050
3.34%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$865,255

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$64,745
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.93%
Original Mortgage
$604,500
Outstanding Balance
$596,003
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$269,252

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2020
Closed on
May 19, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Masella
Rossmoor Realty / J.H. Russell
Buyer's Agent
OUT OF AREA OUT
OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$775,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.76%
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$930,000 Cornerstone Title
$775,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $604,500
Previous Owner $620,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $775,000 -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold $930,000 +3.3% $578 / Sq Ft
04/05/2025 04/05/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $899,950 +16.1% $559 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $775,000 -- --
05/22/2020 05/22/20 Sold $775,000 0.0% $481 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/28/2020 04/28/20 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2020 04/24/20 For Sale $775,000 -- $481 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $11,966 $840,562 $254,268 $593,294
2024 $11,966 $823,947 $249,284 $581,663
2023 $11,586 $814,656 $244,397 $570,259
2022 $11,327 $798,683 $239,605 $559,078
2021 $11,048 $783,028 $234,908 $548,120
2020 $4,139 $190,544 $125,096 $65,448
2019 $3,672 $186,808 $122,644 $64,164
2018 $3,595 $183,145 $120,239 $62,906
2017 $3,468 $179,555 $117,882 $61,673
2016 $3,454 $176,035 $115,571 $60,464
2015 $3,437 $173,391 $113,835 $59,556
2014 $3,320 $169,994 $111,605 $58,389
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris Buchanan

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Chris Buchanan

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 781-5510

    1 in this area

    120 Total Sales

    Chris Buchanan
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  • Sean Buchanan

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Sean Buchanan

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 623-4014

    1 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Sean Buchanan
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  • Daniela Alvarez

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Daniela Alvarez

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 476-0944

    1 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Daniela Alvarez
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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Suzanne Masella

    Rossmoor Realty / J.H. Russell

    (925) 788-5693

    10 Total Sales

    Suzanne Masella
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    OUT OF AREA OUT

    OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81966891

MLSListings

APN: 074-1314-003-00

California Alameda County Alameda 94501 West Alameda

420 Cola Ballena Unit C, Alameda, CA

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