$850,000
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The Essex on Lake Merritt 1 Lakeside Dr Unit 821 Oakland, CA 94612

Lakeside Neighborhood

Estimated payment $6,997/month

Total Views 196
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,349 Sq Ft
$630 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Pool
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated 9+
  • End Unit
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

Spacious corner unit with 270 lake and city views! This rare 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo at The Essex offers 1,349 sq ft of elevated living with breathtaking views of Lake Merritt, the Oakland skyline, and hills from every room—including a large bonus area ideal for dining, a home office, or reading nook. This light-filled home features plush carpet flooring, 9-foot ceilings, expansive windows, and an open-concept great room and kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with newer appliances, including a stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave oven, and heaters for year-round comfort. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a luxurious bathroom with a view. Enjoy 2 indoor parking spaces and access to resort-style amenities: lap pool, spa, fitness center, business center, clubhouse, and 24-hour concierge/security. Just steps from Lake Merritt and close to BART, Grand Lake, Uptown, and Downtown dining and shopping.

Last Listed By

Dawn Yao Tse

BDT Realty License #01047310 Listed on: 06/06/2025

Open House Schedule

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,054

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Zero Lot Line

HOA Fees

  • $1,072 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

Utilities

  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 870021

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common hot water, exterior maintenance, management fee, security/gate fee, trash, water/sewer, insurance, ground maintenance
  • 270 Units
  • Association Phone (510) 267-0791
  • Lake Merrit Subdivision

Recreation

Additional Features

  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,054

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,072 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 2001
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.99
  • Subdivision Name: LAKE MERRIT
  • Directions: 17th street
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Building Name: The Essex On Lake Merritt
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 8
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Skirt: ["Concrete"]
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator
  • Room Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Zero Lot Line
  • Pool Features: Electric Heat, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit, End Unit
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric
  • Utilities: All Electric, Individual Electric Meter
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Electric, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool
  • Association Fee: 1072
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NONE
  • Phone: 510-267-0791
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 42966
  • Parcel Number: 870021

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 270

Map

About The Essex on Lake Merritt

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $14,054 $552,638 $165,791 $386,847
2023 $9,182 $541,804 $162,541 $379,263
2022 $8,932 $531,181 $159,354 $371,827
2021 $8,522 $520,768 $156,230 $364,538
2020 $8,429 $515,433 $154,630 $360,803
2019 $8,100 $505,330 $151,599 $353,731
2018 $7,933 $495,425 $148,627 $346,798
2017 $7,625 $485,713 $145,714 $339,999
2016 $7,363 $476,190 $142,857 $333,333
2015 $7,325 $469,040 $140,712 $328,328
2014 $7,407 $459,853 $137,956 $321,897
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2025 06/06/25 For Sale $850,000 -- $630 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $449,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $639,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $417,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $55,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $63,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $510,827 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41100422

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 008-0700-021-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94612 Lakeside

1 Lakeside Dr Unit 821, Oakland, CA

This home is located at 1 Lakeside Dr Unit 821, Oakland, CA 94612 and is currently priced at $850,000, approximately $630 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 1 Lakeside Dr Unit 821 is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Lincoln Elementary School, Westlake Middle School, and Oakland Technical High School.

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