455 Cola Ballena, Alameda, CA 94501-3608, USA

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Property Overview:

455 Cola Ballena is a luxurious end-unit condominium in the Ballena Bay community of Alameda, CA, built in 1969. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,662 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, a private 50-foot boat dock, and is currently valued at approximately $1,291,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Population & Demographics:

    • Community population: 66,345 (6.3% growth since 2000)
    • 57.8% families with children
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.03%), followed by 45-54 years (15.6%)

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 7.9% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 11.2% (slightly higher than state average of 10.8%)

  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: William G. Paden Elementary, Encinal Junior/Senior High, The Academy of Alameda, Nea Community Learning Center
    • Average SAT score: 995 (higher than state average of 975)

  • Job Market:

    • 53.9% white-collar jobs, 46.1% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.8°F (January), 71.2°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 27.8 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $66,966
    • Average annual spending: $52,257

Property Features:

  • Largest floorplan in the community; end unit for maximum privacy
  • Old-fashioned wrap-around front porch for neighborly connection and cul-de-sac views
  • Hardscaped backyard with built-in BBQ and hot tub for entertaining
  • Formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room, and large open family room/kitchen
  • Downstairs bedroom with en-suite bathroom plus powder room
  • Eat-in kitchen area with large island and self soft-closing cupboards
  • Upstairs: 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, master suite with covered balcony and amazing views
  • Bonus room on third level with vaulted ceilings
  • Beautiful bamboo flooring throughout most of the downstairs
  • Dual pane windows, high beamed ceilings, and abundant natural light
  • Private deck off the primary bedroom with 180° sunrise views
  • Massive rear deck with hot tub and direct path to private boat dock
  • Solar panels are paid for
  • Optional 37-foot sailboat in the slip available for purchase

Community & Lifestyle:

  • Ladera Ranch-style amenities:

    • Pools, clubhouses, tennis courts, skate park, dog park, splash park
    • Complimentary shuttle service to restaurants
    • High-speed internet, community gardens, hiking/biking trails
    • Year-round events: concerts, movies in the park, 4th of July fireworks, spring fair, fall festival, tree lightings, and more

  • Perfect for:

    • Boating enthusiasts (private dock)
    • Entertainers (spacious decks, BBQ, hot tub)
    • Families (large floorplan, excellent schools, community amenities)
    • Those seeking a vacation lifestyle with oceanfront living and sunrise views
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Price and Status History

date type price
1970-01-23 Rental 70900
1999-04-30 Sold 459000
2005-01-23 For Sale 999900
2005-03-25 Sold 975000
2016-02-19 For Sale 1029000
2016-04-18 For Sale 999000
2016-07-25 Pending NaN
2016-08-19 Sold 915000
2021-06-30 Sold 1811250
2021-11-05 For Sale 1500000
2021-12-21 Sold 1550000
2025-03-13 For Sale 1995000
2025-04-04 Sold 2450000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
ALAMEDA NAVAL AIR STATION W END, Alameda, CA 94501, USA Y F 192 CA2170023236 0.27
BEST FOODS 1916 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501-2140, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637052 0.91
ALAMEDA MARSHCRUST AREA SE OF, & West Atlantic Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, USA N N NF 0 CAN000905818 0.93
ALAMEDA CITY BUREAU OF ELEC PCB SUBSTA 2004 Webster Street AT ATLANTIC, Alameda, CA 94501, USA N N NF 0 CAD981450844 0.93

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 0
AE 0 3 4 4
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 1 1 0

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
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North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 0 1
North Hayward San Leandro 0 0 0
South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0
South Hayward San Leandro 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 1 0 1 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0
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