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.
Sold for $750,000
$750,000
440 Cola Ballena APT D, Alameda, CA 94501
3beds
2,209sqft
Condominium
Built in 1971
-- sqft lot
$743,300 Zestimate®
$340/sqft
$5,381 Estimated rent
Home value
$743,300
$669,000 - $825,000
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Bonus loftGas fireplacePrivate patioHome officeTop-floor primary suiteSpacious unitPeaceful well-maintained grounds
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Listed by:
Mary Lou Castellanos DRE #00905399 415-640-0135,
Sotheby's International Realty 415-901-1700
Bought with:
Elan Chertock, DRE #01723397
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Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425060329
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Sitting Area
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Stall(s)
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Family Combo
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, View
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave
- Laundry: Ground Floor, Inside Room
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,209
- Total interior livable area: 2,209 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered, Independent, On Site
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City, Garden, San Francisco
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 881 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0741314039
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Original
- Year built: 1971
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance on Structure, Maintenance Structure, Management, Pool
- HOA fee: $652 monthly
- HOA name: Ballena Bay Condo Association
- HOA phone: 925-743-3080
Location
- Region: Alameda
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $340/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $414,360
- Annual tax amount: $6,017
- Price range: $750K - $750K
- Date on market: 7/24/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 39 days
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2025 | Sold | $750,000-5.7%$340/sqft |
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| 9/8/2025 | Pending sale | $795,000$360/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Contingent | $795,000$360/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Price change | $795,000-6.4%$360/sqft |
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| 8/6/2025 | Price change | $849,000-5.1%$384/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $895,000$405/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,017 +2.1% | $414,360 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,892 +4.2% | $406,236 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,654 +2.5% | $398,272 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,516 +2.7% | $390,464 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,372 +1.4% | $382,808 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,300 +0.9% | $378,884 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,253 +7.6% | $371,456 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,880 | $364,173 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,880 +0.1% | $357,033 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,874 +5.2% | $350,033 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,631 | $344,777 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,631 | $338,025 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $336,500 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $329,901 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $323,433 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $321,017 |
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Neighborhood: Ballena Bay
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- Ballena Bay
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