RENTED SEP 15, 2025

The Essex on Lake Merritt 1 Lakeside Dr Unit 1509 Floor 15 Oakland, CA 94612

Lakeside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $400,000 - $547,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
833 Sq Ft
2001 Built

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Clubhouse
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated 10
  • Lake View
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of September 2025

Essex premier condo with lake and city views on 15th floor. Live high above with private balcony. 7x24 doormen and security entry. Live across Lake Merritt and take a walk to lake, BART, Whole Foods. Short drive to Trader Joes, farmer's market on Grand, Jack London Square, Oakland China town/Downtown. Unit facing west with view of Lake Merritt and downtown Oakland. Business center with conference room and gym. This spacious unit has 833 square feet. Make this your home. Tenants pay HOA move-in fee.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Bach Nguyen

Jack London Square Realty License #01370753 Listed on: 07/10/2025

Last Renter's Agent

Bach Nguyen

Jack London Square Realty License #01370753 Listed on: 07/10/2025

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space Included

Home Design

  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 833 Sq Ft Home
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Spa

Location

  • Urban Location

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include water, sewer, trash, management fee, common hot water
  • 270 Units
  • Association Phone (510) 267-0790
  • Lake Merritt Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Clubhouse

Recreation

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
  • View: Lake
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm
  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Spa/Hot Tub, BBQ Area, Setting Urban
  • Association Fee Inclusions: Other, Water, Sewer, Trash, Management Fee, Common Hot Water
  • Association Phone #: 510-267-0790
  • Has HOA?: Yes
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOJLS
  • Subdivision Name: LAKE MERRITT
  • Directions: corner of 17th St & Lakeside
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • BuildingName: None
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: No
  • Living Area: 833
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: 220 Volt Outlet, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Has Private Pool?: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Attached, Space Per Unit - 1

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: CALL LISTING AGENT

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 270

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2011
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Chan Hing Foon and Lor Wai Lin
Current Estimated Value
$477,726

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2010
Sold by
Carter Sean
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2008
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co
Bought by
Carter Sean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$382,500
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2007
Sold by
Lontoh Michelle
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2005
Sold by
Lenner Emerald Merritt Partners Llc
Bought by
Lontoh Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,000
Interest Rate
5.16%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chan Hing Foon $249,000 Ticor Title Riverside
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $307,800 Accommodation
Carter Sean $425,500 First American Title Company
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co $373,150 First American Title Company
Lontoh Michelle $485,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Carter Sean $382,500
Previous Owner Lontoh Michelle $97,000
Previous Owner Lontoh Michelle $388,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Rented $2,590 0.0% --
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Under Contract -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Rent $2,590 -0.4% --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,600 -- --
05/26/2021 05/26/21 Rented $2,600 0.0% --
04/30/2021 04/30/21 For Rent $2,600 -- --
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,743 $318,993 $95,698 $223,295
2024 $5,743 $312,741 $93,822 $218,919
2023 $5,958 $306,610 $91,983 $214,627
2022 $5,761 $300,600 $90,180 $210,420
2021 $5,419 $294,705 $88,411 $206,294
2020 $5,359 $291,685 $87,505 $204,180
2019 $5,102 $285,968 $85,790 $200,178
2018 $4,998 $280,363 $84,109 $196,254
2017 $4,786 $274,868 $82,460 $192,408
2016 $4,575 $269,480 $80,844 $188,636
2015 $4,549 $265,433 $79,630 $185,803
2014 $4,541 $260,234 $78,070 $182,164
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bach Nguyen

    Landlord's Agent in 2021

    Bach Nguyen

    Jack London Square Realty

    (510) 928-8261

    2 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Bach Nguyen
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About The Essex on Lake Merritt

Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41104359

bridgeMLS

APN: 008-0706-009-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94612 Lakeside

1 Lakeside Dr Unit 1509, Oakland, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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