NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $279,000 - $329,000

-- Bed
1 Bath
470 Sq Ft
$435/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold April 25, 2022

Last sale price $356,000 $757 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,489/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Sauna
  • In Ground Pool
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of April 2022

Get in on the ground floor with this upgraded studio at Watergate, Emeryville’s premiere resort community. No elevator needed, no stairs to climb and only a few footsteps from a very convenient and almost private side entrance that makes it easy to bring in the groceries or anything else you’d rather not carry down the hall. Brand new stainless steel appliances, smooth ceiling and laminate floor, updated cabinetry in the kitchen & bath. All you need to lead the good life in a resort setting w/heated pools & spas, a large, well equipped gym w/steam rooms & saunas, lighted tennis courts, ping pong, racquetball, scenic boardwalk on the Bay & more. Just 15 min. to SF by car or 10 minutes to UC Berkeley or downtown Oakland. Free shuttle to BART. EV charging onsite. Walk to shopping & great restaurants. Feel like you're on vacation all year long.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Sievers

All East Bay Properties License #00692528 Listed on: 03/18/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Murphy

Berkshire Hathaway License #00952533

Berkshire Hathaway

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,855

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 2.52

HOA Fees

  • $435 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 3-Story Property
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Spa

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Fenced
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 491528392

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, common area maintenance, common hot water, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, management fee, ground maintenance, reserves, trash, water/sewer
  • 1,249 Units
  • Wca Association, Phone Number (510) 428-0118
  • Watergate Subdivision
  • Car Wash Area
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Clubhouse
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Racquetball
  • Fitness Center

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,855

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$435 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1973
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.52
  • Subdivision Name: WATERGATE
  • Directions: i-80/580 to Powell St./W on Powell to Commodore
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: Watergate
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories, One
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Builder
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Entry Location: Ground Floor Location
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Conversion, Elevator, Ground Floor Location, Studio, No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Laminate Counters
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Laminate, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: No Lot
  • Pool Features: Gas Heat, In Ground, Spa
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Unit Faces Street
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Space Per Unit - 1, Below Building Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Individual Rm Controls
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Individual Electric Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Community Facility, Coin Operated
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Suppression System, Secured Access, Security Patrol, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Greenbelt, Fitness Center, Pool, Racquetball, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Other, Cable TV, Car Wash Area, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 435
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: WCA
  • Phone: 510-428-0118
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Maint, Common Hot Water, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Maintenance Grounds, Reserves, Trash, Water/Sewer

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Emeryville (510) 655-6936

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 109923
  • Parcel Number: 491528392
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 1249

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2017
Closed on
Jun 23, 2017
Sold by
Yin Luu Dat and Yin Cheuck Man
Bought by
Lau Warren
Seller's Agent
Oi Lam Tuen
Rosemarie Figueroa, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Oi Lam Tuen
Rosemarie Figueroa, Broker
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$311,500
Premium/Discount to List
$12,500
4.18%
Current Estimated Value
$309,519

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,981
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.05%
Original Mortgage
$233,625
Outstanding Balance
$195,664
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$114,575

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2017
Sold by
Yin Luu Dat and Yin Cheuck Man
Bought by
Yin Luu Dat and Yin Cheuck Man

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,061
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2016
Sold by
Mccullough Thomas and Mccullough Jo Ann
Bought by
Manyin Luu Dat and Manyin Cheuck

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2005
Sold by
Lee Freddy
Bought by
Mccullough Thomas and Mccullough Jo Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,800
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2005
Sold by
Lee Freddy
Bought by
Lee Freddy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,600
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2004
Sold by
Kaji Kenneth H
Bought by
Lee Freddy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,600
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2000
Sold by
Sangabriel Joselito S
Bought by
Kaji Kenneth H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,800
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2000
Sold by
Kaji Agnes O
Bought by
Kaji Kenneth H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,800
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lau Warren $311,500 First American Title Company
Yin Luu Dat -- Chicago Title Company
Manyin Luu Dat $290,000 First American Title Company
Mccullough Thomas $266,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Lee Freddy -- Fidelity National Title
Lee Freddy $202,000 --
Kaji Kenneth H $116,000 Old Republic Title Company
Sangabriel Joselito Santos -- Old Republic Title Company
Kaji Kenneth H -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lau Warren $233,625
Previous Owner Yin Luu Dat $161,061
Previous Owner Mccullough Thomas $205,000
Previous Owner Mccullough Thomas $212,800
Previous Owner Lee Freddy $161,600
Previous Owner Lee Freddy $161,600
Previous Owner Kaji Kenneth H $92,800
Closed Lee Freddy $30,300
Closed Lee Freddy $20,200
Closed Mccullough Thomas $39,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $356,000 -- --
04/25/2022 04/25/22 Sold $356,000 +2.0% $757 / Sq Ft
04/10/2022 04/10/22 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2022 03/18/22 For Sale $349,000 +12.0% $743 / Sq Ft
06/27/2017 06/27/17 Sold $311,500 +4.2% $723 / Sq Ft
06/18/2017 06/18/17 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2017 06/14/17 For Sale $299,000 -- $694 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2025 $4,855 $370,787 $113,336 $264,451
2024 $4,855 $363,381 $111,114 $259,267
2023 $4,939 $363,120 $108,936 $254,184
2022 $4,368 $333,665 $102,145 $238,520
2021 $4,246 $326,986 $100,142 $233,844
2020 $4,259 $330,563 $99,116 $231,447
2019 $4,101 $324,084 $97,173 $226,911
2018 $3,998 $317,730 $95,268 $222,462
2017 $3,754 $290,000 $72,500 $217,500
2016 $3,543 $280,000 $84,000 $196,000
2015 $2,662 $200,000 $60,000 $140,000
2014 $2,248 $170,000 $51,000 $119,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40985373

bridgeMLS

APN: 049-1528-392-00