About Alameda's Harbor Bay

December 11 2011: Open House yields leads!

Yes, I do open houses.....

It all depends on the property, where it is, the market environment. I’m lucky enough to live in Alameda CA where open houses are generally well-attended, and where we are blessed with good weather. None of the extreme heat or extreme cold, and no prolonged stormy weather.

Today was a good day. I’d like to think that people followed my signs which stood out because they had sparkly, flowing gold ribbons.

And I’d like to think people who walked in felt comfortable because I gave them lollipops from See’s Candies.

On a really cold day, sometimes I will serve hot cider or hot chocolate. (And on hot days, I have ice cold water with lemons),

And I handed out copies of the Alameda Magazine (featuring the Best of Alameda) especially to folks who are new to Alameda.....and the December issue of American Lifestyle Magazine (personalized for real estate professionals)

Or maybe it’s because of my sparkling personality :)

For whatever reason, perhaps it’s the magic in the air...but I had a really good afternoon, and managed to pick up three very good leads!

And in between, I had a prospective lead contact me about wanting to see a property because their lease is up, and they want to get a place within the next month. Nothing like a motivated buyer!

What a fabulous turnout on a dreary day.

ALAMEDA PARKS - TILLMAN PARK AND HARRINGTON FIELD

Tillman Park was opened in 1991. The park is located in heart of the Harbor Bay Isle residential neighborhood. It is four acres in size and surrounds the Bay Farm Island School. A playing field, picnic area and play area are on one side of the Park. A recreation building and a Victorian style gazebo are nestled near the school.

The site of the school was conveyed to the City by Harbor Bay Isle Associates in exchange for property HBIA wanted to develop. The City Council named the park in honor of Charles A. Tillman a lifelong resident of Alameda and a senior citizens' advocate.

The Park is in the midst of a a modern, lovely community where the streets are lined with tree and the homes are impressive. This school and park sit above buried ships of the Old Bay Farm Island breakwater.

TILLMAN PARK PLAYING FIELD DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLMAN PARK SIGN

TILLMAN PARK RECREATION CENTER

TILLMAN PARK PICNIC AREA

TILLMAN PARK VICTORIAN STYLE GAZEBO

Harrington Field is located on a corner in the midst of modern townhomes. It is primarily a park for younger kids and includes a soccer flied, sand lot and picnic tables. In the early 70's Doc and Karen Harrington lobbied the City for a soccer field to be build on an empty site which had been designated as for future park use. Before the park was completed Doc Harrington passed away. When the site was opened it was dedicated and named in his honor.

HARRINGTON FIELD SIGN IN FRONT OF THE SOCCER FIELD

KIDS PLAYING SOCCER AT HARRINGTON FIELD

Alameda Parks - Tillman Park and Harrington Field are just two of the many parks on Bay Farm Island.

Alameda is a wonderful island community. If you would like more information about Alameda, call or text me at 510-504-5612.

ALAMEDA MARKET REPORT - HARBOR BAY ISLE 4 BEDROOM HOMES

ALAMEDA MARKET REPORT - HARBOR BAY ISLE 4 BEDROOM HOMES Harbor Bay Isle is a wonderful area with tree lined streets, lagoons, great schools, bay views and charming homes. Harbor Bay Isle is tucked away from major streets and traffic. It is a residential community comprised of homes built in the 1980 and 1990.

LAGOON HOME IN HARBOR BAY ISLE

LARGE HOME IN HARBOR BAY ISLE

Four Bedroom homes are in demand now. The lovely homes in Harbor Bay Isle attract many buyers who are looking for larger homes for their families and who value good schools and a casual life style.

MEDIAN FOR SALE VERSUS MEDIAN SOLD AUGUST 2010 TO AUGUST 2011

The median sold graph shows that prices have come down about 8% since August 2010. The prices of homes for sale has also declined 10% since August 2010. If you are looking for a 4 bedroom home on Harbor Bay Isle, this is a great time. The prices are down from previous years and you may be able to find a bargain.

Harbor Bay Isle is a wonderful island community. If you would like more information about Harbor Bay Isle or Alameda, please call or text me at 510-504-5612. o

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ALAMEDA PARKS - SHORELINE PARK

ALAMEDA PARKS - SHORELINE PARK Harbor Bay Isle Associates donated the parkland to the city in 1977. It is the largest and narrowest park with 31.83 acres. It is used primarily by skaters, joggers, walkers and bicyclists. The park has spectacular views of the Bay, San Francisco and the Bay Bridge.

Salt marsh, lawn and trees are the primary vegetation of the park. It is part of the San Francisco Bay Trail linked by a systems of paths to Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline on San Leandro Bay.

The Park varies in width from 35 to 200 feet. The Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal bisects the park. North of the terminal the park gives way to grassy meadows and asphalt paths. South of the terminal the Park follows the shore to the 1000 ft. concrete promenade.

THE PROMENADE ACROSS THE FROM THE HARBOR BAY BUSINESS PARK

Alameda Parks - Shoreline is just one of a number of fine parks scattered throughout Alameda. You may want to visit my blogs about the Alameda Parks - Leydecker, Littlejohn Park, Lincoln Park, Jackson Park, McKinley Park, Washington Park, Franklin Park, Longfellow Park, Krusi Park, Godfrey Park, Woodstock Park, Rittle Park

ALAMEDA WALKS - BAY FARM LAGOON

ALAMEDA WALKS - BAY FARM LAGOON ALAMEDA WALKS - BAY FARM LAGOON The Alameda Recreation and Parks Department sponsors ALAMEDA WALKS a program started in 2003. According to Patrick Russi, Recreation Supervisor, the goal of Alameda Walks was to get people out of their homes on Saturday mornings for a little exercise and a chance to learn a little about the city of Alameda.

Alameda Walks - Bay Farm Lagoon walk group will meet at the Harbor Bay Community Center on September 10 at 9am. Patrick Russi will be the leader.

The "Harbor Bay Isle" development was completed in 1978. Harbor Bay Isle was spreads over 917 acres of bay fill at the west end of Bay Farm Island. According to Woodruff Minor in his book Alameda At Play, "Lush landscaping and winding lagoons knit together Harbor Bay's five residential "villages". The development includes three parks, two schools and a fire station.

LOVELY LAGOONS FLOW THROUGH HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON HARBOR BAY ISLE

RUSTIC BRIDGES CONNECT HOMES ON EITHER SIDE OF THE LOGOON

If you would like to read more about the walks in May, June, July, August and September 2011 please see my articles on Alameda Walks - Leonardville, Alameda Walks - Old Alameda Original Settlement, Alameda Walks - Lincoln Park Neighborhood, Alameda Walks - Bay Farm Island and the Uplands, Alameda Walks - The Gold Coast, Alameda Walks - Farmer's Market and Sand Castle Contest, Alameda Walks - Part 3 Lincoln Park and Tidewater Aquatic Center, Alameda Walks - Jackson Park and the Cohen Estate, Alameda Walks - First Walk of the Year