Marina — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
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Marina is a neighborhood in the city of Alameda, California, characterized by its prime market tier. The housing market here is defined by high values, with a median home value of $1,148,400. The typical home is approximately 1,100 square feet. Reflecting the high cost of ownership, the homeownership rate is 41.4%, while a majority 58.6% of units are renter-occupied. The median gross rent stands at $2,266 per month, and the median household income is $116,596, indicating a market where high incomes support the substantial housing costs.
The neighborhood's mortgage activity underscores its prime status, with 635 total loan originations in the latest HMDA data. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (616), with far fewer FHA (16) and VA (3) originations, pointing to a buyer pool with strong financial profiles. This financial landscape, combined with the high home values, shapes Marina as a competitive and desirable residential area within Alameda.
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| 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 | Prime |
| 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 |
4 agents met the full merit gate for Marina, 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
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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
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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).
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