Wake up to the tranquil sights and sounds of Ballena Bay, the marina and the San Francisco Bay from this sophisticated condo at the water's edge! This recently updated, tri-level home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open living room/dining room combination, an attractive kitchen, laundry room and a spacious loft (300 square feet) that makes an ideal home office, family/media or guest room. Many recent upgrades include new carpeting, refinished wood flooring, stylish new light fixtures and new interior paint throughout. Have your morning coffee on your balcony overlooking the marina, then enjoy the privacy of your enclosed patio off both bedrooms. One of the few condos in the complex just steps to the Ballena Bay Yacht Club and Ballena Isle Marina, this great location is only minutes to downtown Webster St., Washington Park and Crown Memorial Beach. HOA amenities include indoor garage parking (2 reserved spaces – EV charger is permissible), and a heated swimming pool. Located close to shops, cafes, restaurants and many convenient public transportation options, and offers easy access to the many amenities at the South Shore Center and Alameda Landing, freeways and the San Francisco Ferry. Move-in-ready!
Sold for $890,000
$890,000
450 Cola Ballena APT E, Alameda, CA 94501
2beds
1,610sqft
Residential, Condominium
Built in 1971
-- sqft lot
$841,600 Zestimate®
$553/sqft
$4,396 Estimated rent
Home value
$841,600
$774,000 - $917,000
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Listed by:
Kate McCaffrey DRE #01355206 510-522-5223,
Compass,
Courtney Bergin DRE #02117395 510-504-4009,
Compass
Bought with:
James Kil, DRE #02120566
Kw San Francisco
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41042988
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus/Plus Room, Kitchen/Family Combo
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Stall Shower
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- No Air Conditioning
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,610
- Total interior livable area: 1,610 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Entry location: Ground Floor Location
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Unit Faces Street, Storage
- Pool features: Gas Heat, Gunite, In Ground, Community
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2.3 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 74131419
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Residential, Condominium
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Slab, Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry
Green energy
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Ballena Bay
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Pool, Gated
- Services included: Common Area Maint, Maintenance Structure, Management Fee, Reserve Fund, Security, Trash, Water/Sewer
- HOA fee: $606 monthly
- HOA name: CALL LISTING AGENT
- HOA phone: 925-743-3080
Location
- Region: Alameda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $553/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $907,800
- Annual tax amount: $13,028
- Price range: $890K - $890K
- Date on market: 10/26/2023
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2023 | Sold | $890,000+11.9%$553/sqft |
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| 11/8/2023 | Pending sale | $795,000$494/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41042988 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $795,000+93%$494/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41042988 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2003 | Sold | $412,000+69.2%$256/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/1998 | Sold | $243,500+39.1%$151/sqft |
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| 9/12/1996 | Sold | $175,000$109/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,028 +2.1% | $907,800 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,765 +65.4% | $890,000 +55.2% |
| 2023 | $7,720 +2.5% | $573,495 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,531 +2.7% | $562,251 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,330 +1.4% | $551,230 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,232 +0.7% | $545,581 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,181 +7.9% | $534,887 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,656 | $524,401 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,656 -0.1% | $514,121 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,660 +5.4% | $504,044 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,318 | $496,475 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,318 | $486,752 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $484,557 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $475,055 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $465,744 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $462,267 |
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Neighborhood: Ballena Bay
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