$849,000
$40K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $6,668/month

Total Views 3,618
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,075 Sq Ft
$790 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Pool House
  • Clubhouse
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Gated Community
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

High Rise living meets expansive Jewel of Oakland-Lake Merritt. Live at the architecturally award winning Essex on Lake Merritt. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath dwelling features truly inspiring panoramic skyline views of Oakland, SF and the SF Bay. Refinished wood floors, thoughtful updates, private balcony, newer washer dryer-in unit. Tandem parking spaces are roomy in comparison to others in garage. Building amenities include: Pool, spa, clubhouse, gym, business center, 24 hr front door security, full time on site engineering, HOA management. The Essex community is a friendly gathering of neighborly people. Come see this beautiful condo for yourselves!

Listing Agent

Janette Licata

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01379109 Listed on: 03/28/2025

Corcoran Icon Properties

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,049

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

HOA Fees

  • $975 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Stucco

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • Pool House
  • Spa
  • Fence Around Pool

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available

Additional Features

  • 1-Story Property
  • Southwest Facing Home

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 87093

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common hot water, gas, hazard insurance, management fee, reserves, security/gate fee, trash, water/sewer, insurance, ground maintenance
  • Essex House Association, Phone Number (510) 267-0790
  • Built by Swinerton
  • Lake Merritt Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction

Security

  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,049

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$975 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Lake Merritt
  • Directions: Harrison to 17th street
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Modern/High Tech
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story, One
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet, Engineered Wood
  • Spa Features: Heated
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Other Equipment: DSL/Modem Line
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Pool Features: Fenced, Pool House, Pool/Spa Combo, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: Swinerton
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage, Parking Spaces, Assigned, Space Per Unit - 2, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, In Unit, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Greenbelt, Fitness Center, Pool, Gated, Spa/Hot Tub, Barbecue, BBQ Area, Pet Restrictions
  • Association Fee: 975
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: ESSEX HOUSE
  • Phone: 510-267-0790
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Common Hot Water, Gas, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Reserves, Security/Gate Fee, Trash, Water/Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 42966
  • Parcel Number: 87093

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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
2024 $12,049 $813,043 $243,913 $569,130
2023 $12,689 $797,103 $239,131 $557,972
2022 $12,383 $781,478 $234,443 $547,035
2021 $11,898 $766,157 $229,847 $536,310
2020 $11,769 $758,303 $227,491 $530,812
2019 $11,363 $743,440 $223,032 $520,408
2018 $11,127 $728,868 $218,660 $510,208
2017 $10,716 $714,582 $214,374 $500,208
2016 $10,398 $700,576 $210,173 $490,403
2015 $9,799 $650,000 $195,000 $455,000
2014 $9,426 $600,000 $180,000 $420,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/28/2025 03/28/25 For Sale $889,000 -- $827 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Individual Deed $595,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $490,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $412,839 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41091247

bridgeMLS

APN: 008-0709-003-00