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Seller's Agent in 2025
Martin Kojnok
Corcoran Icon Properties
The Van Buren Tower 320 Lee St Unit 503 Floor 5 Oakland, CA 94610
Adams Point Neighborhood
1
Bed
1
Bath
684
Sq Ft
$588/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Gated Community
- Updated Kitchen
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Lincoln Elementary School Rated 10
- 0.4 Acre Lot
- View of Hills
About This Home
As of August 2025Stylish mid-century living in the heart of Adams Point! Unit 503 in the coveted Van Buren Tower offers a rare blend of timeless design and thoughtful updates, just blocks from Lake Merritt. This light-filled 1BD/1BA condo features white-oak parquet flooring throughout, floor-to-ceiling windows, and peaceful views of the Oakland/Berkeley Hills. The kitchen boasts new stainless steel appliances, warm butcher block counters, a breakfast bar, and generous cabinetry — perfect for everyday cooking or entertaining. The spacious bedroom includes upgraded closet doors and private balcony access, ideal for morning coffee or evening unwinding. Enjoy modern conveniences like coded elevator access, gated garage parking, EV charging, app-enabled laundry, locked storage, and secure bike parking. Pet-friendly, too! Just minutes from Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Grand Lake Kitchen, Lake Chalet, the farmers market, and local transit options including BART and Transbay buses. A true gem in one of Oakland’s most walkable, connected, and vibrant neighborhoods. Open Saturday and Sunday 2:00 - 4:30pm!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Martin Kojnok
Corcoran Icon Properties License #01941661 Listed on: 07/17/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Year Built
- Built in 1965
Lot Details
- Fenced
- Garden
HOA Fees
- $588 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Parking Space Included
- Converted Garage
- Secure Parking
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Steel Beams
- Concrete Block And Stucco Construction
Interior Spaces
- 684 Sq Ft Home
- Window Treatments
- Views of Hills
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Electric Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- Remodeled Bathroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
Home Security
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating Available
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include common area maintenance, common hot water, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, insurance, ground maintenance, management fee, reserves, trash, water/sewer
- 68 Units
- Van Buren Tower Association, Phone Number (800) 341-8940
- Vanburen Tower Community
- Adams Point Subdivision
Amenities
- Coin Laundry
Pet Policy
- Limit on the number of pets
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
Security
- Gated Community
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 17, 2025
Closed on
Aug 5, 2025
Sold by
Kramer Wendy
Bought by
Poirier Katherine and Sachitano David
Seller's Agent
Martin Kojnok
Corcoran Icon Properties
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
2.56%
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$41,590
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.64%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 12, 2021
Closed on
Jan 25, 2021
Sold by
Kuluk Ida J
Bought by
Kramer Wendy
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Markison
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ed Toman
Ed Toman Broker
List Price
$498,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
10.44%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.82%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 10, 2011
Sold by
Cutter Logan B
Bought by
Kuluk Ida J
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 26, 2005
Sold by
Malyar Maksim
Bought by
Cutter Logan B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
5.64%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 27, 2001
Sold by
Burnett Linda J
Bought by
Malyar Maksim
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $440,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $550,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $139,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $360,000 | First American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $205,000 | Old Republic Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $144,000 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
| Previous Owner | $164,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2025 08/08/25 | Sold | $440,000 | +2.6% | $643 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/30/2025 07/30/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/17/2025 07/17/25 | For Sale | $429,000 | -22.0% | $627 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $550,000 | -- | -- | |
| 02/02/2021 02/02/21 | Sold | $550,000 | +10.4% | $804 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/19/2021 01/19/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/12/2021 01/12/21 | For Sale | $498,000 | -- | $728 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $9,072 | $588,330 | $178,599 | $416,731 |
| 2024 | $9,072 | $576,660 | $175,098 | $408,562 |
| 2023 | $9,509 | $572,220 | $171,666 | $400,554 |
| 2022 | $9,252 | $554,000 | $168,300 | $392,700 |
| 2021 | $3,536 | $157,514 | $49,354 | $115,160 |
| 2020 | $3,494 | $162,828 | $48,848 | $113,980 |
| 2019 | $3,278 | $159,637 | $47,891 | $111,746 |
| 2018 | $3,211 | $156,507 | $46,952 | $109,555 |
| 2017 | $3,056 | $153,440 | $46,032 | $107,408 |
| 2016 | $2,874 | $150,431 | $45,129 | $105,302 |
| 2015 | $2,854 | $148,173 | $44,452 | $103,721 |
| 2014 | $2,790 | $145,271 | $43,581 | $101,690 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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-
Kimberly Markison
Seller's Agent in 2021
Kimberly Markison
Red Oak Realty
(510) 837-9144
3 in this area
29 Total Sales
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Ed Toman
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Ed Toman
Ed Toman Broker
(925) 878-9006
1 in this area
29 Total Sales
About The Van Buren Tower
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41105170
APN: 010-0774-065-00
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