NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $618,000 - $718,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,003 Sq Ft
$840/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold February 06, 2025

Last sale price $700,000 $698 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,225/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • End Unit
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated 10
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of February 2025

Classic Mid Century Modern design at one of Oakland’s favorite condominium communities! A rare 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit at Van Buren Towers has become available! Enjoy city and Lake Merritt views from this sun filled 4th floor corner unit with windows on 3 sides. Upgraded kitchen and bathrooms, oak parquet floors, two balconies and a spacious layout spanning over 1000sf. Common area features include a stunning wood panel and tile lobby, garden and patios with outdoor tables, dedicated parking in the secure garage, storage unit and bike parking. Walkscore of 94 and Bikescore of 88! Close to favorite Lake Merritt haunts including the Lake Merritt Trail, farmers market, theater, shops and restaurants and easy transportation options. Important city ordinance compliance requirements including balcony, soft story and sewer have been met. Quintessential Oakland living at its best! Not all condo complexes are the same! See what makes Van Buren Towers so coveted.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jodi Nishimura

Kai Real Estate License #01762935 Listed on: 01/17/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Marcus

License #01967832

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 0.4

HOA Fees

  • $840 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Entry on the 4th floor

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Parquet
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating

Additional Features

  • 1-Story Property
  • End Unit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1077458

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, management fee, reserves, trash, water/sewer, insurance, ground maintenance
  • 68 Units
  • Van Buren Tower Association, Phone Number (800) 341-8940
  • Oakland Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0.4 Acres

HOA Fees

$840 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Subdivision Name: OAKLAND
  • Directions: Corner of Lee Street and Van Buren Ave
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Building Name: Vanburen Tower
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Linoleum, Parquet, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, No Additional Rooms, Stone Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit
  • Construction Type: Concrete
  • Exterior Features: Other, See Remarks
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage, Int Access From Garage, Space Per Unit - 1, Below Building Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Community Facility
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Greenbelt, Gated, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 840
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: VAN BUREN TOWER
  • Phone: 800-341-8940
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17192
  • Parcel Number: 1077458
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 68

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2025
Closed on
Jan 31, 2025
Sold by
Su Jin Lee Revocable Trust and Lee Su Jin
Bought by
Holzmeyer Cheryl Ann
Seller's Agent
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Marcus
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
16.86%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$666,759

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$33,241
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2019
Sold by
Lee Su Jin and Lee Sujan
Bought by
Lee Su Jan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2006
Sold by
Cavagnaro Peter H
Bought by
Lee Sujin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2006
Sold by
Cavagnaro Peter H
Bought by
Cavagnaro Peter H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2004
Sold by
Cavagnaro Dennis A
Bought by
Cavagnaro Dennis A
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
Holzmeyer Cheryl Ann $700,000 Old Republic Title Company
Lee Su Jan -- None Available
Lee Sujin $399,000 None Available
Cavagnaro Peter H -- None Available
Cavagnaro Dennis A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lee Sujin $133,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Sold $700,000 +16.9% $698 / Sq Ft
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2025 01/17/25 For Sale $599,000 -- $597 / 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 $11,409 $534,531 $160,359 $374,172
2024 $11,409 $524,054 $157,216 $366,838
2023 $11,803 $513,780 $154,134 $359,646
2022 $8,560 $503,708 $151,112 $352,596
2021 $8,158 $493,834 $148,150 $345,684
2020 $8,068 $488,770 $146,631 $342,139
2019 $7,748 $479,190 $143,757 $335,433
2018 $7,589 $469,797 $140,939 $328,858
2017 $7,292 $460,588 $138,176 $322,412
2016 $7,036 $451,560 $135,468 $316,092
2015 $6,429 $410,000 $123,000 $287,000
2014 $6,164 $380,000 $114,000 $266,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41082842

bridgeMLS

APN: 010-0774-058-00

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