With experience as a commercial real estate broker, investor, and partner with a local real estate firm, Roger Mills knows real estate like Ghirardelli knows chocolate. His 20-year career in real estate has made him thoroughly knowledgeable about the industry’s building standards for new home construction.

Upon hearing that Warmington Homes was building new single-family residences a short drive from San Francisco, Mills and his wife, Patricia Liu, decided to visit Bayport Alameda out of curiosity. “We had no intention of buying a new home when we made that first visit,” said Mills. “However, after touring nine different model homes, we decided to buy.”

Mills and Liu, who purchased the Mia home design, a three-bedroom, two-and-one-half-bath residence in The Harbor neighborhood, were impressed with the high caliber of their new home. Said Mills, “When we took possession of our new home and had the chance to inspect it in detail, we were impressed by the quality of the construction. The finish work and attention to detail were far superior to other residential products we’ve seen.”

Encompassing 87 acres on the island of Alameda, the master-planned community of Bayport is one of the closest new home communities to San Francisco. Located in the heart of the East Bay, the community has attracted homebuyers who are drawn to its historic island setting and proximity to employers, recreation and transportation.

Bayport offers buyers a choice of three new home neighborhoods that feature a total of 10 distinctive neo-traditional home designs. From casual family-size homes to spacious luxury caliber residences, the community showcases a selection of homes ranging from approximately 2,035 to 3,730 square feet with up to five bedrooms and two- or three-car garages. Currently selling from the high $700,000s, neighborhoods in this award-winning island community include The Cove, The Harbor and The Pointe.

All residences provide alley-facing garages that promote pedestrian-friendly streetscapes that feature welcoming porches and front doors with no garage doors in sight. In addition, the neighborhood contains an 11-acre centrally located park plus four mini parks throughout the community.

Ruby Bridges Elementary (K-5), a new Alameda Unified School District school, opened at Bayport in 2006. Alameda District schools produce test results that consistently out perform California state averages in Math, English/Reading and Science.

Bayport residents have easy access to a waterfront park, promenade and the Oakland Estuary for walking, jogging and cycling. Ideally located, Bayport offers close proximity to McAfee Coliseum for A’s, Raiders and Warriors games as well as concerts and other entertainment. For commuters, BART, the Oakland/Alameda Ferry Terminal and Bay Bridge are nearby for easy access to San Francisco. And, for longer trips, the Oakland International Airport is just minutes away.

Located at 2248 Coral Sea Street in Alameda, Bayport’s sales office is open from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. For more information about the award-winning master-planned community of Bayport, call (510) 814-6207 or visit www.bayportalameda.com.

Building quality homes for eight decades, Warmington Homes California has solidified its reputation as one of the premier builders of innovatively designed and well-constructed new homes in a variety of price ranges. The company's longevity and continued success are a result of the dedication of four generations that have committed themselves to excellence.