Ballena Bay — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Ballena Bay, Alameda, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Ballena Bay is a waterfront neighborhood in Alameda, California, offering a distinct coastal lifestyle within the San Francisco Bay Area. The area is characterized by its luxury market tier, reflecting its prime location and desirable amenities. The neighborhood's housing stock has an average home size of 1,100 square feet, catering to a range of buyers in this high-value market.
The housing market in Ballena Bay is defined by its high property values, with a median home value of $1,148,400. This aligns with a median household income of $116,596. The homeownership rate is 41.4%, while a significant 58.6% of units are renter-occupied, with a median gross rent of $2,266 per month. Recent mortgage activity shows strong conventional lending, with 616 conventional originations out of 635 total HMDA originations, indicating a stable and active purchase market.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 30 neighborhoods in Alameda.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.1M |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $117K |
| Homeownership Rate | 41.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 58.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.1% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94501 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 635 |
| VA Loan Originations | 3 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.5% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $652K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 616 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 16 |
6 agents met the full merit gate for Ballena Bay, Alameda, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.
Phone: (510) 846-4687
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ilovealameda.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Guy%20Blume
Relocation, Investment Properties[4]
Alameda
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (510) 338-8489
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://theruscagroup.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/andrewrusca
Finalist for Best REALTOR®
Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Luxury Homes, first-time homebuyers, seasoned investors, selling homes, residential real estate, negotiation, marketing, social media marketing, FHA loans, conventional loans, VA loans[4]
Alameda
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (510) 957-8166
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ilovealameda.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/anitaperez510
36 Five-Star Reviews
Relocation, Property Management, first-time buyers, investors, client-focused service[4]
Alameda
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (510) 660-1452
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Agent%20Ochoa
Committee Member at Bay East Association of Realtors[6]
Volunteer at Local Housing Non-Profit[6]
Mentor at eXp Realty[6]
Member at Local Chamber of Commerce[6]
5-Star Client Rating
Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, buyer representation, seller representation, market analysis, client education, buyers, sellers, property valuation[4]
San Ramon
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (510) 867-7070
Email: [email protected]
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/JalilJaber
Committee Member at Bay East Association of Realtors[6]
Volunteer at Local Housing Charity[6]
Member at Oakland or Piedmont Chamber of Commerce[6]
Mentor at Real Estate Brokerage or Association[6]
7 Years Real Estate Experience
5-Star Rating Achievement
Relocation, Property Management, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, property searches, buyer representation, listing services, home marketing, listing assistance, buyer assistance[4]
Alameda
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).
Phone: (408) 561-2538
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.acre680.com/
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Andra%20Cheung
4.9-star rating
Relocation, Commercial Properties, Property Management, Rentals, market knowledge, negotiation, client service, professional networking, communication[4]
Pleasanton
All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).