Alameda County property record for 451 Cola Ballena, Alameda, CA 94501
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,516 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,080 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $880,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $15,959 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74-1311-39 |
| Primary APN | 74-1311-39 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,516 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,080 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 26 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 451 COLA BALLENA |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94501-3608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00022 BLK: 0001 TR: 3011 |
| Legal Subdivision | BALLENA BAY COMMUNITY |
| Legal Tract | 3011 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 427700 |
451 Cola Ballena, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2004.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 451 COLA BALLENA, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004369971 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000369970 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 451 Cola Ballena was $15,959 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Alameda City |
| Unified School District | Alameda City Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,244,051 (+1.43%) Land $375,315 Building $875,736 | ||
| 2025 | $15,959.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,226,525 Land $367,957 Building $858,568 | |
| 2023 | $14,933.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,178,908 Land $353,672 Building $825,236 | $852,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 451 Cola Ballena in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 451 Cola Ballena has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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