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$934,269$566 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $787,000 on Apr 23, 2020

1228 BALLENA BLVD

ALAMEDA, CA 94501
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,652 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$934K
$852K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$787,000 · Apr 23, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,396 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$870,897 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$263,369
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$614,528
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$853,686
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$951,390

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
CountyALAMEDA
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Paden Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.3 mi

District: Alameda City Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94501These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.409

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.61,491
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,332 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$122,273
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$153,309
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

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How this home compares

1228 Ballena Blvd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 70% of homes in Alameda 94501
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in Alameda 94501
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Ballena Bay
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Ballena Bay

What homes are worth in Alameda 94501

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$396K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Alameda 94501.

How it measures up in Alameda 94501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alameda 94501.

Estimated value$934,269
CheaperTypical $1,126,005Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$566
CheaperTypical $719Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,652 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,642 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size3.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How 1228 Ballena Blvd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBallena BayAlameda 94501Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$934,26937% of homes30% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56634% of homes15% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,652 ft²37% of homes51% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.36 ac98% of homes98% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than197493% of homes84% of homes63% of homes

About 1228 Ballena Blvd

How much is 1228 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1228 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA is $934,269 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $852,189 to $1,016,349. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1228 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA last sell?

1228 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA last sold on Apr 23, 2020 for $787,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1228 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA?

1228 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,652 square feet of living space.

When was 1228 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA built?

1228 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA was built in 1974, making it 52 years old.

What schools serve 1228 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA?

1228 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA is assigned to Paden Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Alameda City Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1228 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA compare to other homes in Alameda 94501?

Among the 14,797 homes in Alameda 94501, it is worth more than 30% of them ($934,269 against a typical $1,126,005), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($566 against a typical $719), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,652 ft² against a typical 1,642 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (3.36 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (1974 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 42% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1228 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1228 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA was $12,396. The county assessed it at $870,897.

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