Townhomes California Alameda County Alameda West Alameda 1220 Porta Ballena

$5,700 / Month

1220 Porta Ballena

Alameda, CA 94501

Today

510-523-5673

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

2.5
Square Feet

1,732 sq ft
Available

Available Oct 18

Highlights

Community Pool
1 Car Attached Garage
Cooling Available
Tile Flooring
Central Heating
Vinyl Flooring

1220 Porta Ballena

About This Home

Available Oct 18

Welcome to 1220 Porta Ballena,a stunning 3-bedroom,2.5-bathroom townhouse located in the vibrant city of Alameda,CA. This home is a perfect blend of style and comfort,boasting a range of modern amenities. The kitchen is a chef's dream,equipped with a dishwasher,disposal,refrigerator,gas stove,and microwave,all set against a backdrop of elegant stone counters. The living area is a cozy retreat with a beautiful fireplace and wood/tile floors that add a touch of sophistication. The home comes furnished,ready for you to move in and start enjoying your new lifestyle. The property also features a 2-car garage with additional storage space,ensuring you'll never run out of room. The washer/dryer adds convenience to your daily routine. Outside,you'll find a charming patio and balcony,perfect for enjoying the California sunshine. With air conditioning for those warmer days,this home truly has it all. Experience the best of Alameda living at 1220 Porta Ballena.

1220 Porta Ballena is a townhome located in Alameda County and the 94501 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Alameda Unified attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1973

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2.5 Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms

Flooring

Tile Vinyl

Interior Spaces

Decorative Fireplace 2-Story Property

Kitchen

Free-Standing Range Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Assessor Parcel Number 74131170

Lot Details

3.36 Acre Lot

Parking

1 Car Attached Garage

Utilities

Cooling Available Central Heating

Community Details

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association Ballena Bay Townhomes Association, Phone Number (925) 371-5700 Alameda Subdivision

Recreation

Community Pool

Contact

Listed by Jose Cerda-zein | CERDA-ZEIN REAL ESTATE
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Contact
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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Neighborhood

The west side of the colorful, vibrant island that is Alameda is home to some of the city’s most exciting attractions and stunning surroundings. A large portion of West Alameda is made up of sprawling industrial space and an unused airfield that hosts motor shows and incredible events. West Alameda is also home to the USS Hornet, a historic aircraft carrier that played a part in WWII and the Apollo 11 recovery mission. If you’re looking for fun and enrichment all within a few minutes of San Francisco, look for a rental in West Alameda.

With an even mix of charming, mature homes and tech-laden apartments, West Alameda is mirroring the housing boom that’s occurring just across the bay. There’s plenty of parks to keep residents of the island entertained in the area’s incredible weather. Don’t miss Monarch St., with its wineries, breweries, and trendy restaurants. There’s comprehensive BART service from West Alameda, so popping into San Francisco or Oakland is easy.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
College of Alameda	Drive:	7 min	2.1 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland	Drive:	8 min	3.5 mi
Laney College	Drive:	8 min	4.0 mi
Samuel Merritt University	Drive:	11 min	4.9 mi

1220 Porta Ballena is within 7 minutes or 2.1 miles from College of Alameda. It is also near Lincoln University, Oakland and Laney College.

Schools

Paden Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

330 Students

Attendance Zone

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

347 Students

Nearby

Encinal Jr. Sr. High School

Public Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

1,158 Students

Attendance Zone

Will C. Wood Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

610 Students

Attendance Zone

Da Vinci Center For Gifted Children

Private Elementary School

Grades K-6

Nearby

St. Joseph Elementary School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

263 Students

Nearby

St. Philip Neri Elementary School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

255 Students

Nearby

Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School

Private High School

Grades 9-12

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Alameda include Lake Merritt Station, located 3.4 miles from 1220 Porta Ballena. 1220 Porta Ballena is near Metro Oakland International, located 6.9 miles or 15 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 26.6 miles or 42 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Lake Merritt Station	Drive:	8 min	3.4 mi
12Th St Oakland City Center Station	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi
12Th Street / Oakland City Center	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi
19Th St Oakland Station	Drive:	8 min	3.8 mi
West Oakland Station	Drive:	10 min	4.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Oakland	Drive:	8 min	3.4 mi
Emeryville	Drive:	15 min	8.2 mi
San Francisco 4Th & King	Drive:	23 min	14.1 mi
22Nd Street Caltrain Station Southbound	Drive:	25 min	15.3 mi
22Nd Street	Drive:	25 min	15.3 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Metro Oakland International	Drive:	15 min	6.9 mi
San Francisco International	Drive:	42 min	26.6 mi

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1220 Porta Ballena.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Neptune Plaza	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
Webster Square Shopping Center	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
The Gateway	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi

1220 Porta Ballena has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Crab Cove Visitor Center	Walk:	16 min	0.8 mi
Crown Memorial State Beach	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail	Drive:	7 min	3.3 mi
Oakland Museum of California	Drive:	7 min	3.4 mi
Jack London Square	Drive:	8 min	3.6 mi

1220 Porta Ballena has 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Crab Cove Visitor Center, Crown Memorial State Beach, and Jack London Square.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Alameda Hospital	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center	Drive:	11 min	4.9 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond	Drive:	12 min	5.1 mi

1220 Porta Ballena has 3 hospitals within 5.1 miles, the nearest is Alameda Hospital which is 2.4 miles away and a 6 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda	Drive:	7 min	2.3 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station San Francisco	Drive:	7 min	2.3 mi

1220 Porta Ballena is 2.3 miles from Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda, and is convenient to other military bases, including Alameda/US Naval Air Station San Francisco.