NOT LISTED FOR SALE

The Essex on Lake Merritt 1 Lakeside Dr Unit 521 Oakland, CA 94612

Lakeside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $747,000 - $1,177,514

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,349 Sq Ft
0.99 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 29, 2020

Last sale price $1,200,000 $890 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,252 / mo

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Fitness Center
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated 9+
  • In Ground Pool
  • Gated Community

About This Home

As of December 2020

Unparalleled views of Oakland's hills, city & Lake Merritt from this sophisticated condo in the heart of Oakland's Lakeside neighborhood.This spacious, highly desirable corner unit at the Essex features 2BR, 2BA, an open great room/kitchen, in-unit laundry, 2 designated indoor parking spaces & the many amenities that this luxury high-rise building offers its residents. The home has spacious rooms, hardwood floors, 9-ft ceilings, storage space, and mesmerizing, panoramic views through walls of windows in every room. Built in 2001, the Essex has a fitness center, lap pool + jacuzzi, business center, community lounge, clubhouse & 24-hour security. Just a 10-minute walk to BART & close to Grand/Lake, Uptown & Downtown restaurants, shopping and pubs. The lake is literally at your door w/its walking/biking path, wildlife & parks. Enjoy spectacular views that you'll never grow tired of, then explore Oakland from this exceptional home in a fabulous Oakland location.Rules:

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kenneth Er

Compass License #01942269 Listed on: 11/04/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Padina Yaghmai

Engel & Völkers San Francisco License #02096555

Engel & Völkers San Francisco

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • Lake Front
  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $819 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Tandem Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 5th floor
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 869721

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common hot water, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, management fee
  • 270 Units
  • The Essex On Lake Merritt Association, Phone Number (510) 267-0790
  • Lake Merritt Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0.99 Acres

HOA Fees

$819 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: LAKE MERRITT
  • Directions: Corner of 17th Street and Lakeside Drive
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: The Essex On Lake Merritt
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: Gas Heat, In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City Lights, Downtown, Greenbelt, Panoramic, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Space Per Unit - 2, Tandem, Below Building Parking, Enclosed

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler System
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Solar Unknown
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Greenbelt, Fitness Center, Pool, Roof Deck, Gated
  • Association Fee: 819
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: The Essex on Lake Merritt
  • Phone: 510-267-0790
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Common Hot Water, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Other

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 869721
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 270

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2020
Closed on
Dec 20, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kenneth Er
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Padina Yaghmai
Engel & Völkers San Francisco
List Price
$1,198,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.17%
Current Estimated Value
$921,129

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$278,871
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.72%
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Outstanding Balance
$856,210
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$64,919

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 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
$516,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
$1,200,000 First American Title Company
$1,125,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- None Available
$662,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $960,000
Previous Owner $516,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
12/29/2020 12/29/20 Sold $1,200,000 +0.2% $890 / Sq Ft
11/24/2020 11/24/20 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2020 11/04/20 For Sale $1,198,000 -- $888 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $17,847 $1,043,000 $315,000 $735,000
2024 $17,847 $1,114,400 $336,000 $784,000
2023 $18,879 $1,248,480 $374,544 $873,936
2022 $18,473 $1,224,000 $367,200 $856,800
2021 $20,855 $1,200,000 $360,000 $840,000
2020 $18,076 $1,217,721 $365,316 $852,405
2019 $17,525 $1,193,850 $358,155 $835,695
2018 $17,158 $1,170,450 $351,135 $819,315
2017 $16,550 $1,147,500 $344,250 $803,250
2016 $11,216 $768,444 $230,533 $537,911
2015 $11,160 $756,907 $227,072 $529,835
2014 $9,609 $620,000 $186,000 $434,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kenneth Er

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kenneth Er

    Compass

    (510) 828-8572

    1 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Kenneth Er
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  • Padina Yaghmai

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Padina Yaghmai

    Engel & Völkers San Francisco

    (415) 689-8592

    Padina Yaghmai
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About The Essex on Lake Merritt

Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40926690

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 008-0697-021-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94612 Lakeside

1 Lakeside Dr Unit 521, Oakland, CA

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