NOT LISTED FOR SALE

The Van Buren Tower 320 Lee St Unit 503 Floor 5 Oakland, CA 94610

Adams Point Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $414,000 - $616,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
684 Sq Ft
0.4 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 8, 2025

Last sale price $440,000 $643 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,917 / mo

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated 9+
  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • View of Hills

About This Home

As of August 2025

Stylish 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

Last Buyer's Agent

Khrista Jarvis

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01213582

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
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station

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

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0.4 Acres

HOA Fees

$588 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Other
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.4
  • View: Hills
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Association Amenities: Gated
  • Association Fees: 588
  • Association Fee Inclusions: Common Area Maint, Common Hot Water, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Management Fee, Reserves, Trash, Water/Sewer
  • Association Phone #: 800-341-8940
  • Has HOA?: Yes
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBEL
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: ADAMS POINT
  • Directions: Grand Ave. > Lee St.
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • BuildingName: Vanburen Tower
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: No
  • Living Area: 684
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Steel, Glass
  • Exterior Features: Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage, Int Access From Garage, Secured, Assigned, Space Per Unit - 1, Below Building Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Coin Operated, Common Area, Laundry Room
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: VAN BUREN TOWER
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17192

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 68

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
Buyer's Agent
Khrista Jarvis
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
2.56%
Views
4
Current Estimated Value
$481,957

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$41,957
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.91%

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
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Poirier Katherine $440,000 Old Republic Title Company
Kramer Wendy $550,000 Chicago Title Company
Kramer Wendy -- Chicago Title Company
Kuluk Ida J $139,000 Old Republic Title Company
Cutter Logan B $360,000 First American Title Co
Malyar Maksim $205,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cutter Logan B $144,000
Previous Owner Malyar Maksim $164,000
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

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

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Martin Kojnok

    Corcoran Icon Properties

  • Khrista Jarvis

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Khrista Jarvis

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (925) 309-0111

    2 in this area

    717 Total Sales

    Khrista Jarvis
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  • Kimberly Markison

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Kimberly Markison

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 837-9144

    2 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Kimberly Markison
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  • Ed Toman

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ed Toman

    Ed Toman Broker

    (925) 878-9006

    26 Total Sales

    Ed Toman
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About The Van Buren Tower

Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41105170

bridgeMLS

APN: 010-0774-065-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94610 Adams Point

320 Lee St Unit 503, Oakland, CA

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