NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $546,000 - $779,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,003 Sq Ft
$659/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold December 22, 2020

Last sale price $600,000 $598 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,824/month

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Downtown View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated 10
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of December 2020

Be immersed in style & elegance in this well-preserved condo home at The Van Buren Tower. This coveted building is meticulously maintained, where the HOA's common areas include:pick-up/drop-off driveway, sophisticated lobby, manicured outdoor space, clean laundry rm, bicycle rm, key access elevator, EV charging stations, storage rm, subterranean parking and guest parking. The unit's 2bedrm/2 full bathrm floor plan, offers an open living and dining rm layout, leading to the private balcony that faces Downtown and Lake Merritt. Enjoy the Southwest facing views and afternoon/evening natural lighting, in this sought-after Adams Point location. With a WalkScore of 92:"Walker's Paradise" & 88 BikeScore:"Very Bikeable", proximity to everything is a discerning way of life, in the cosmopolitan city we call Oaktown. Nearby are Grand and Lakeshore shops, restaurants, and cafes; Lake Merritt; Downtown; Whole Foods; Saturday Farmer's Market, and many more. New paint & parquet floor throughout!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthea Ferrer

Jack London Square Realty License #01410668 Listed on: 10/01/2020

Co-Listed By

Bach Nguyen

Jack London Square Realty License #01370753

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Arnold

Keller Williams Realty License #01713564

Keller Williams Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 0.4

HOA Fees

  • $659 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available

Additional Features

  • End Unit
  • Urban Location

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1077452

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common hot water, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, management fee, reserves, trash, water/sewer
  • 68 Units
  • Van Buren Tower Association, Phone Number (925) 932-4596
  • Built by Michel A. Marx
  • Adams Point Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • The building has rules on how big a pet can be within a unit

Additional Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0.4 Acres

HOA Fees

$659 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOJLS
  • Subdivision Name: ADAMS POINT
  • Directions: Grand>Lee
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: Vanburen Tower
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Downtown
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Michel A. Marx
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: No Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Space Per Unit - 1, Below Building Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Community Facility
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Gated, Other, Laundry, Pet Restrictions, Setting Urban
  • Association Fee: 659
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: VAN BUREN TOWER
  • Phone: 925-932-4596
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Number Limit, Size Limit
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1077452
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 68

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2020
Closed on
Dec 15, 2020
Sold by
Soto Christopher A
Bought by
Fashana Anthony and Fashana Elaine
Seller's Agent
Anthea Ferrer
Jack London Square Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Arnold
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4%
Current Estimated Value
$649,582

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$49,582
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 1999
Sold by
Tameriane William A
Bought by
Soto Christopher A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$84,000
Interest Rate
7.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1996
Sold by
Belland Opal L and Mack Hall C
Bought by
Tameriane William A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,000
Interest Rate
8.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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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
Fashana Anthony $600,000 Old Republic Title Company
Soto Christopher A $154,000 First American Title Guarant
Tamerlane William A -- First American Title Guarant
Tameriane William A $120,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Soto Christopher A $84,000
Previous Owner Tameriane William A $96,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $600,000 -- --
12/22/2020 12/22/20 Sold $600,000 -4.0% $598 / Sq Ft
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Pending -- -- --
11/21/2020 11/21/20 For Sale $625,000 0.0% $623 / Sq Ft
11/18/2020 11/18/20 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2020 10/01/20 For Sale $625,000 -- $623 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $9,828 $649,451 $194,835 $454,616
2024 $9,828 $636,720 $191,016 $445,704
2023 $10,319 $624,240 $187,272 $436,968
2022 $10,051 $612,000 $183,600 $428,400
2021 $9,616 $600,000 $180,000 $420,000
2020 $4,327 $216,418 $64,925 $151,493
2019 $4,093 $212,175 $63,652 $148,523
2018 $4,011 $208,016 $62,405 $145,611
2017 $3,831 $203,938 $61,181 $142,757
2016 $3,637 $199,940 $59,982 $139,958
2015 $3,615 $196,937 $59,081 $137,856
2014 $3,578 $193,080 $57,924 $135,156
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40923451

bridgeMLS

APN: 010-0774-052-00

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