NOT LISTED FOR SALE

553 Kings Rd Unit 36 Alameda, CA 94501

West Alameda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,045,364 - $1,066,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,816 Sq Ft
$582/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 12, 2025

Last sale price $1,066,500 $587 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,574/month

198 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Gated Community
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • William G. Paden Elementary School Rated A-
  • 9.21 Acre Lot
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of December 2025

Relax, adventure and enjoy! Drop a kayak into the Bay, picnic in the park, walk the Bay trail, eat at local restaurants and bike in the new lanes. ALL just steps from a newly updated two master suite spacious property in the gated Crown Harbor. The main level boasts open-concept living with a cozy fireplace, a formal dining area, and a gourmet kitchen featuring sleek cabinetry, quartz countertops, a wine fridge, and premium stainless steel appliances. A flex-space opens to a private patio bordering a lush greenbelt, perfect for casual dining, entertainment or family activities. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite impresses with soaring vaulted ceilings, a large primary bath with a skylight, a second fireplace, and views of the greenbelt and the bay. A second generous primary suite offers abundant light and a beautifully remodeled en-suite. Additional highlights include smooth-troweled walls, recessed lighting, an oversized 2-car garage with epoxy flooring, in-unit laundry, and plentiful guest parking. Just a 20-minute ferry ride to San Francisco and convenient I-880 access. Embrace coastal elegance and tranquility in this exceptional residence!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andy Klink

Country Estates Inc License #00992769 Listed on: 05/14/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Forrest Gee

FORREST GEE, BROKER License #01035344

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1980 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • Adjacent to Greenbelt
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Low Maintenance Yard

HOA Fees

  • $872 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 10 Open Parking Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Auto Driveway Gate

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,816 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Stone Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 074-1316-036

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common areas, insurance on structure, maintenance exterior, ground maintenance, management, road, roof, security
  • Crown Harbor HOA, Phone Number (925) 937-1011
  • Crown Harbor Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Trails

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1980 | Remodeled

Lot Details

9.21 Acres

HOA Fees

$872 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Subtype Description: Attached, Luxury
  • Directions To Property: Take Webster, right on Central, left on Crown Drive, left on Kings Road
  • Lot Size Acres: 9.2131
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Reso Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Coverings
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Family Combo
  • Living Room Features: Great Room
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Laminate, Tile
  • Square Footage: 1816.00
  • Bathroom Features: Stone, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Piped, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry Closet, Quartz Counter
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom 2+
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Garage, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • PrimaryBedroomFeatures: Balcony, Closet, Sitting Area

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Gated Community, Greenbelt, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Street Lights, See Remarks
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Composition
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio
  • View: Bay, Garden/Greenbelt

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Facing Front, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 10.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Gated, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Security Gate, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Laundry Closet, Washer Included

Association/Amenities

  • Association Features: Greenbelt, Trails

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 872
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Crown Harbor HOA
  • Association Phone: (925) 937-1011

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Areas, Insurance on Structure, Maintenance Exterior, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Road, Roof, Security

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: Alameda Unified

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 074-1316-036
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 401323.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1980

MLS Schools

  • Senior High School District: Alameda Unified
  • School District (County): Alameda

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2025
Closed on
Dec 5, 2025
Sold by
Vacca Vanessa and Vacca Gregory D
Bought by
Eric And Christia Katz Trust and Katz
Seller's Agent
Andy Klink
Country Estates Inc
Buyer's Agent
Forrest Gee
FORREST GEE, BROKER
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,066,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$133,500
-11.12%
Views
83
Current Estimated Value
$1,057,591

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,909
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.06%
Original Mortgage
$853,200
Outstanding Balance
$851,552
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$206,039

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2017
Sold by
Besso Ernest L and Besso Carrie E
Bought by
Vacca Vanessa A and Vacca Gregory D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$588,500
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 1997
Sold by
Mccreary Samuel M and Mccreary Ruth Shane
Bought by
Besso Ernest L and Besso Carrie E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$186,900
Interest Rate
7.3%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1996
Sold by
Mccreary Samuel M and Mccreary Ruth Shane
Bought by
Ruth Mccreary Samuel M and Ruth Shane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,600
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Assumption
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
Eric And Christia Katz Trust $1,066,500 Chicago Title
Vacca Vanessa A $785,000 Chicago Title Company
Besso Ernest L $248,000 Placer Title Company
Ruth Mccreary Samuel M -- Nortwestern Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Eric And Christia Katz Trust $853,200
Previous Owner Vacca Vanessa A $588,500
Previous Owner Besso Ernest L $186,900
Previous Owner Ruth Mccreary Samuel M $189,600
Closed Besso Ernest L $37,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/12/2025 12/12/25 Sold $1,066,500 -0.8% $587 / Sq Ft
11/28/2025 11/28/25 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2025 10/18/25 Price Changed $1,075,000 -2.3% $592 / Sq Ft
09/18/2025 09/18/25 Price Changed $1,100,000 -6.4% $606 / Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Price Changed $1,175,000 -0.4% $647 / Sq Ft
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Price Changed $1,180,000 -1.7% $650 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $661 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $12,617 $886,180 $267,954 $625,226
2024 $12,617 $868,667 $262,700 $612,967
2023 $12,131 $858,498 $257,549 $600,949
2022 $11,860 $834,668 $252,500 $589,168
2021 $11,567 $818,167 $247,550 $577,617
2020 $11,428 $816,713 $245,014 $571,699
2019 $10,887 $800,700 $240,210 $560,490
2018 $10,612 $785,000 $235,500 $549,500
2017 $5,272 $341,193 $102,358 $238,835
2016 $5,265 $334,504 $100,351 $234,153
2015 $5,245 $329,480 $98,844 $230,636
2014 $5,032 $323,027 $96,908 $226,119
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andy Klink

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Andy Klink

    Country Estates Inc

    (925) 381-1572

    1 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Andy Klink
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  • Forrest Gee

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Forrest Gee

    FORREST GEE, BROKER

    (510) 590-6477

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Forrest Gee
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 325040775

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 074-1316-036-00

California Alameda County Alameda 94501 West Alameda

553 Kings Rd Unit 36, Alameda, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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