Modern Comfort. Coastal Cool. Your Alameda Escape. 1230 Ballena is not your cookie-cutter townhome; it is a 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom Ballena Bay stunner that blends edge with ease. Over 1,600 sqft of radiance, glass, and flow, anchored by vaulted ceilings and skylights that flood the living room with natural light. Think late-night conversations by the fire, a patio begging for champagne brunches that linger into the afternoon, a second living area to unwind, and two generously sized bedrooms upstairs that double as private escapes. The vibe? Resort living with a wink. The Ballena Bay HOA brings resort energy with a sparkling pool, lush grounds, and the simplicity of low-maintenance living. Location? Unmatched. Steps to the Marina, Pier 29, and Near Crown Memorial State Beach, Webster Street eateries, Alameda Point’s Spirit Alley, and South Shore Center, with quick connections to the SF Bay Ferry, bus lines, and I-880. 1230 Ballena is not just real estate, it is a lifestyle. Ballena Bay with bite.
Sold for $850,000
$850,000
1230 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA 94501
2beds
1,652sqft
Residential, Condominium
Built in 1974
-- sqft lot
$868,000 Zestimate®
$515/sqft
$3,312 Estimated rent
Home value
$868,000
$781,000 - $963,000
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Listed by:
Jose Cerda-Zein DRE #01403669 510-523-5673,
Cerda-zein Real Estate
Bought with:
Laura Lee Meith, DRE #02130868
Compass
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41109142
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Stall Shower, Closet, Window
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Garage, Common Area
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,652
- Total interior livable area: 1,652 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: In Ground, Fenced, Community
Lot
- Size: 3.36 Acres
- Features: Other, Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 74131195
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Condominium
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Unknown
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Alameda
- Subdivision: Ballena Bay
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $715 monthly
- Amenities included: Pool
- Services included: Common Area Maint, Management Fee, Reserve Fund, Other, Maintenance Grounds
- Association name: NOT LISTED
- Association phone: 925-743-3080
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Price range: $850K - $850K
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Sold | $850,000$515/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Pending sale | $850,000$515/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Contingent | $850,000$515/sqft |
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| 9/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $850,000+6.6%$515/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Listing removed | $797,000$482/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $797,000+302.5%$482/sqft |
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| 4/25/1996 | Sold | $198,000$120/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $74,532 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,917 +2.2% | $73,071 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,854 +1.6% | $71,638 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,810 +1.4% | $70,233 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,770 +0.9% | $68,857 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,745 +20.9% | $68,150 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,270 +4.2% | $66,814 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,178 | $65,504 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,178 +1% | $64,221 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,156 +2.9% | $62,961 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,095 | $62,016 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,095 | $60,801 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $60,526 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $59,340 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $58,176 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $57,742 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $57,880 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $56,745 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $55,632 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $54,542 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $53,472 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $52,426 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $51,465 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $50,456 +2% |
| 2001 | $774 | $49,466 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Ballena Bay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Paden Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Encinal Jr. Sr. High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Will C. Wood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Alameda (510) 748-4000
Source: Bay East AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Alameda
- 94501
- Ballena Bay
- 1230 Ballena Blvd
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