NOT LISTED FOR SALE

553 Kings Rd Unit 36 Alameda, CA 94501

West Alameda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,029,000 - $1,153,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,816 Sq Ft
$592/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 12, 2025

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

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,747 / mo

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

  • 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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2025
Closed on
Dec 5, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
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
$1,075,177

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,677
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.60%
Original Mortgage
$853,200
Outstanding Balance
$851,552
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$223,625

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2017
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
$588,500
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 1997
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
$186,900
Interest Rate
7.3%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1996
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
$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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,066,500 Chicago Title
$785,000 Chicago Title Company
$248,000 Placer Title Company
-- Nortwestern Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $853,200
Previous Owner $588,500
Previous Owner $186,900
Previous Owner $189,600
Closed $37,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

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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

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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 $12,617 $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

    39 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

    26 Total Sales

    Forrest Gee
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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

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