Alameda County property record for 459 Cola Ballena, Alameda, CA 94501
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,974 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.061 acres (2,640 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $14,537 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74-1311-42 |
| Primary APN | 74-1311-42 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,974 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,640 sqft (0.061 acres) |
| Street Address | 459 COLA BALLENA |
|---|---|
| City | ALAMEDA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94501-3608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00025 BLK: 0001 TR: 3011 |
| Legal Subdivision | 3011 BALLENA BAY COMMUNITY |
| Legal Tract | 3011 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | ALAMEDA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 427700 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 WILLOW RD, 25, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-3646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000280465 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 459 COLA BALLENA, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-3608 |
| Document Number | 0000280465 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 280465 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1400 COLEMAN AVE #F17 SANTA CLARA CA 950504321, F17, SANTA CLARA, CA 95050-4321 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $978,142 (+1.28%) Land $370,938 Building $614,204 | ||
| 2025 | $14,537.00 (+5.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $965,826 (+4.04%) Land $363,665 Building $602,161 | |
| 2023 | $13,720.00 Homeowner's exemption | $928,324 Land $349,544 Building $578,780 | $828,990 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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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