NOT LISTED FOR SALE

The Essex on Lake Merritt 1 Lakeside Dr Unit 520 Oakland, CA 94612

Lakeside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $724,000 - $1,168,673

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,222 Sq Ft
2001 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 28, 2020

Last sale price $1,145,000 $937 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,895 / mo

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Gated Community
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2020

Rarely available 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with straight on lakefront stunning views. Once inside, prepare to fall in love with the high style and unsurpassed views from almost every sun filled room Luxury meets modern featuring today's open concept floor plan and updated interior. The Essex, Oakland's award winning luxury high-rise features full-service concierge 24-hr door, outdoor pool, gym overlooking the lake, business center and secured parking garage. Enjoy the gliding parade of gondolas, crew & rowboats, see migrating birds up close. Located in the epitome of Oakland city living. Lake Merritt, Uptown, Downtown & Jack London Square's vibrant nightlife, Whole Foods, Fox Theater, and some of Oaklands best dining, 3 BART stations & easy freeway access. Walkscore 95.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Carrigan

The GRUBB Company License #01272525 Listed on: 07/16/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Armstrong

Unlocked Brokerage, Inc. License #02051828

Unlocked Brokerage, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

HOA Fees

  • $791 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Wall Furnace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 869720

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common hot water, exterior maintenance, management fee, reserves, security/gate fee, trash, water/sewer
  • Association Phone (510) 267-0790
  • Lake Merritt Subdivision

Recreation

Security

  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$791 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Lake Merritt
  • Directions: Corner of 17th St. & Lakeside Dr.
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Pool Features: Gas Heat, Gunite, In Ground, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Solar Unknown

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Fitness Center, Pool, Gated, Other
  • Association Fee: 791
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: CALL LISTING AGENT
  • Phone: 510-267-0790
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Common Hot Water, Exterior Maintenance, Management Fee, Reserves, Security/Gate Fee, Trash, Water/Sewer

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 869720

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$899,918

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$916,000
Interest Rate
1.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,380
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$1,145,000 Old Republic Title Company
$985,000 First American Title Company
-- None Available
-- --
$551,000 North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $916,000
Previous Owner $440,380
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,145,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,145,000 -- --
09/28/2020 09/28/20 Sold $1,145,000 -3.7% $937 / Sq Ft
08/29/2020 08/29/20 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2020 08/24/20 Price Changed $1,189,000 -2.5% $973 / Sq Ft
07/21/2020 07/21/20 Price Changed $1,220,000 -1.6% $998 / Sq Ft
07/16/2020 07/16/20 For Sale $1,240,000 -- $1,015 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

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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 $15,258 $1,093,000 $330,000 $770,000
2024 $15,258 $1,068,000 $322,500 $752,500
2023 $17,998 $1,191,257 $357,377 $833,880
2022 $17,604 $1,160,900 $350,370 $817,530
2021 $17,003 $1,138,000 $343,500 $801,500
2020 $15,994 $1,066,183 $319,855 $746,328
2019 $15,491 $1,045,281 $313,584 $731,697
2018 $15,167 $1,024,793 $307,438 $717,355
2017 $14,624 $1,004,700 $301,410 $703,290
2016 $9,685 $648,062 $194,395 $453,667
2015 $9,636 $638,331 $191,476 $446,855
2014 $9,566 $610,000 $183,000 $427,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jill Carrigan

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jill Carrigan

    The GRUBB Company

    (510) 388-2585

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Jill Carrigan
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  • Matthew Armstrong

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Matthew Armstrong

    Unlocked Brokerage, Inc.

    (650) 666-4638

    23 Total Sales

    Matthew Armstrong
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About The Essex on Lake Merritt

Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40912646

bridgeMLS

APN: 008-0697-020-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94612 Lakeside

1 Lakeside Dr Unit 520, Oakland, CA

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