NOT LISTED FOR SALE

440 Cola Ballena Unit D Alameda, CA 94501

West Alameda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $708,000 - $793,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,209 Sq Ft
880 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 16, 2025

Last sale price $750,000 $340 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,261 / mo

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • William G. Paden Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of September 2025

This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath tri-level townhouse offers a rare opportunity to own a spacious unit in the desirable and tranquil Cola Ballena Bay community. This bright home is just waiting for a new owner's personal touches and features peek-a-boo views of the Bay and San Francisco skyline from nearly every window. The airy living room boasts a soaring ceiling, gas fireplace, and opens to a private view deck perfect for relaxing or entertaining. An adjacent dining area and kitchen with an eat-in breakfast nook create a comfortable main level. The top-floor primary suite includes a bonus loft ideal for a home office, while two lower-level bedrooms open to a private patio. A laundry area, storage room, and secure garage parking for 2 cars add to the convenience. Community amenities include a swimming pool and peaceful, well-maintained grounds. Enjoy the best of Alameda living with easy access to paddle boarding & kayaking at the local marina and only moments to the hip shops and restaurants of Park Street, freeway access, Oakland Airport and the waterfront restaurants and downtown San Francisco is only a short boat ride away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Lou Castellanos

Sotheby's International Realty License #00905399 Listed on: 07/24/2025

Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Elan Chertock

Compass License #01723397

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Gated Home

HOA Fees

  • $652 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Bay
  • San Francisco
  • City
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,209 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Separate Shower

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Covered Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 074-1314-039

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance on structure, maintenance exterior, management, pool
  • 42 Units
  • Ballena Bay Condo Association, Phone Number (925) 743-3080

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

880 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$652 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Subtype Description: Attached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Original
  • Property Faces: Southwest
  • Remodeled/Updated: No
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s)
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Sitting Area
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Family Combo
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, View
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cook Top, Microwave
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area
  • Laundry Features: Ground Floor, Inside Room
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Kitchen, Partial Bath(s)
  • Price Per Square Foot: 339.52
  • Square Footage: 2209.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Entry Gate
  • View: Bay, City, Garden/Greenbelt, San Francisco

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Parking Features: Covered
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site - Assigned (Condo Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 652
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance on Structure, Maintenance Exterior, Management, Pool
  • Phone: (925) 743-3080

Association/Amenities

  • Association Name: Ballena Bay Condo Association

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 074-1314-039
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0202
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 881.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 37128712.87

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 42

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2025
Closed on
Sep 11, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mary Lou Castellanos
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Elan Chertock
Compass
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-16.2%
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$762,368

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,368
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.18%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$600,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$162,368

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2003
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
$160,000
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 1993
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
$135,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
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
$750,000 First American Title
-- North American Title Company
-- North American Title Company
-- --
-- Premier Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $600,000
Previous Owner $160,000
Previous Owner $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/16/2025 09/16/25 Sold $750,000 -5.7% $340 / Sq Ft
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2025 08/14/25 Price Changed $795,000 -6.4% $360 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Price Changed $849,000 -5.1% $384 / Sq Ft
07/24/2025 07/24/25 For Sale $895,000 -- $405 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco 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 $5,892 $407,360 $103,590 $310,770
2024 $5,892 $399,236 $101,559 $304,677
2023 $5,654 $398,272 $99,568 $298,704
2022 $5,516 $383,464 $97,616 $292,848
2021 $5,372 $375,808 $95,702 $287,106
2020 $5,300 $378,884 $94,721 $284,163
2019 $5,253 $371,456 $92,864 $278,592
2018 $5,116 $364,173 $91,043 $273,130
2017 $4,880 $357,033 $89,258 $267,775
2016 $4,874 $350,033 $87,508 $262,525
2015 $4,853 $344,777 $86,194 $258,583
2014 $4,631 $338,025 $84,506 $253,519
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mary Lou Castellanos

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Mary Lou Castellanos

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (415) 901-1700

    1 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Mary Lou Castellanos
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  • Elan Chertock

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Elan Chertock

    Compass

    (510) 387-8420

    25 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Elan Chertock
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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 425060329

San Francisco Association of REALTORS®

APN: 074-1314-039-00

California Alameda County Alameda 94501 West Alameda

440 Cola Ballena Unit D, Alameda, CA

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