NOT LISTED FOR SALE

The Essex on Lake Merritt 1 Lakeside Dr Unit 906 Oakland, CA 94612

Lakeside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $504,000 - $695,668

1 Bed
1 Bath
967 Sq Ft
0.99 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 9, 2021

Last sale price $799,000 $826 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,772 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Spa
  • Gated Community
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Chain Of Lake Views

About This Home

As of September 2021

SALE PENDING, contact your agent to view for backup. Distinctive & rare, you’ll love this luxurious 1BD+loft penthouse a private roof top patio & incredible views of lake & downtown at the coveted Essex community on Lake Merritt. Unit 906 is a contemporary designed 2-story home w/ high loft ceilings, floor-to-ceiling dual pane windows that follow architectural sloped ceiling, & a spiral staircase. Home is flooded w/ light & looks out to expansive views. Kitchen features granite counters, a breakfast bar, & a stainless appliance package. Enclosed bedroom is also bright due to large window & features a large closet. Oversized bath features tasteful tiling & counter. W/D in unit! Mezzanine room looks out to the lake and private patio. Private use rooftop patio is fantastic outdoor space & urban sanctuary. Unit also features central heating+AC. Essex is premier luxury high rise w/ 24-hour lobby attendant/concierge, gym, business center, community roof deck, swimming pool+spa, & club house.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Braillard

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01369899 Listed on: 08/16/2021

Corcoran Icon Properties

Co-Listed By

Shalene Rose

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01505455

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Smith

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #01955239

BHG RE Reliance Partners

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 0.99

HOA Fees

  • $763 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Chain Of Lake

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 9th floor
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Rooftop Deck

Additional Features

  • End Unit
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 87012

Community Details

Overview

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

Recreation

  • Community Spa

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0.99 Acres

HOA Fees

$763 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOCCP
  • Subdivision Name: LAKE MERRITT
  • Directions: Corner of 17th & Lakeside
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: The Essex On Lake Merritt
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 9
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Wood
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Penthouse Location, No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: Spa, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City Lights, Downtown, Lake
  • View: Yes
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit, End Unit
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Concrete
  • Exterior Features: Unit Faces Street, Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, In Unit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Greenbelt, Fitness Center, Pool, Roof Deck, Gated, Spa/Hot Tub, Other
  • Association Fee: 763
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: The Essex on Lake Merritt
  • Phone: 510-267-0790
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 87012
  • 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
Aug 16, 2021
Closed on
Aug 29, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Braillard
Corcoran Icon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Smith
BHG RE Reliance Partners
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$799,000
Current Estimated Value
$579,667

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$219,333
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.49%
Original Mortgage
$719,100
Outstanding Balance
$654,327
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$74,660

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2019
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
$330,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2011
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
$267,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2011
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
$267,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2011
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
$267,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 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
$430,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
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
$799,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Wfg Title Company Of Ca
-- Servicelink
$300,000 Servicelink
$362,000 Accommodation
$538,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $719,100
Previous Owner $330,000
Previous Owner $267,000
Previous Owner $430,000
Closed $80,750
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 $799,000 -- --
09/09/2021 09/09/21 Sold $799,000 0.0% $826 / Sq Ft
08/21/2021 08/21/21 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2021 08/16/21 Price Changed $799,000 0.0% $826 / Sq Ft
08/16/2021 08/16/21 For Sale $799,000 -- $826 / 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 $10,532 $693,000 $210,000 $490,000
2024 $10,532 $693,000 $210,000 $490,000
2023 $12,854 $814,980 $244,494 $570,486
2022 $12,620 $799,000 $239,700 $559,300
2021 $6,149 $348,107 $104,432 $243,675
2020 $6,081 $344,540 $103,362 $241,178
2019 $5,807 $337,787 $101,336 $236,451
2018 $5,688 $331,166 $99,350 $231,816
2017 $5,454 $324,674 $97,402 $227,272
2016 $5,230 $318,308 $95,492 $222,816
2015 $5,201 $313,530 $94,059 $219,471
2014 $5,215 $307,388 $92,216 $215,172
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michael Braillard

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    (925) 570-7099

    1 in this area

    81 Total Sales

    Michael Braillard
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  • S

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Shalene Rose

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    (510) 381-3117

    1 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Shalene Rose
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Amanda Smith

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

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About The Essex on Lake Merritt

Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40962714

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 008-0701-002-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94612 Lakeside

1 Lakeside Dr Unit 906, Oakland, CA

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