553 King's Road, Alameda, CA 94501-3730, USA

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Property Overview:

553 Kings Rd is a contemporary townhome in Alameda, CA, built in 1980. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,816 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes an oversized 2-car garage, multiple fireplaces, and private balconies. The estimated home value is $1,084,000 (last sold for $785,000 in 2017).

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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 include William G. Paden Elementary, Island High (Continuation), The Academy of Alameda, and Nea Community Learning Center.

    • Average SAT score: 995 (above 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%).

  • Demographics:

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

  • 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:

  • Stunningly renovated in the exclusive gated waterfront community of Crown Harbor.
  • Two master suites:
    • One with romantic fireplace, private balcony, vaulted ceilings, and skylights.
    • Both with remodeled en-suite bathrooms and abundant natural light.
  • Open-concept main level:
    • Living/dining area with fireplace and patio overlooking a lush greenbelt.
    • Gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, wine fridge, and premium stainless steel appliances.
  • Additional amenities:
    • Smooth-troweled walls, recessed lighting, in-unit laundry, epoxy-finished garage, and plentiful guest parking.
    • HOA-maintained landscaping and gated security.

Location Benefits:

  • Steps from Crown Memorial Beach, Bay Trail, Crab Cove, and Alameda’s vibrant Webster Street (shops, eateries, farmers’ market).
  • Outdoor recreation: Walking, jogging, kayaking along the shoreline.
  • Commuter-friendly:
    • 20-minute ferry ride to San Francisco.
    • Easy access to I-880 and Webster Tube to Jack London Square.
  • Ideal for coastal living with a tranquil, elegant atmosphere.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1988-09-08 Sold 205000
1997-11-14 Sold 248000
2017-07-07 For Sale 779000
2017-07-20 Pending NaN
2017-08-17 Sold 785000
2017-08-22 Sold 788875
2022-06-10 Off Market NaN
2025-05-14 For Sale 1200000
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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 0.14
BEST FOODS 1916 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501-2140, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637052 0.71
ALAMEDA CITY BUREAU OF ELEC PCB SUBSTA 2004 Webster Street AT ATLANTIC, Alameda, CA 94501, USA N N NF 0 CAD981450844 0.74
ALAMEDA MARSHCRUST AREA SE OF, & West Atlantic Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, USA N N NF 0 CAN000905818 0.92

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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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 4 2 6
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
8 0 0 0 0

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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