$485,000
SOLD DEC 10, 2024

525 Monte Vista Ave Unit 10 Oakland, CA 94611

Grand Lake Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,050 Sq Ft
$903/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$462 Per Sq Ft

28% Below List Price

175 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • 0.24 Acre Lot
  • Subterranean Parking
  • Oakland Technical High School Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • 2-minute walk to Morcom Rose Garden

About This Home

As of December 2024

525 Monte Vista is located just a stone’s throw away from Piedmont and perched at the top of Oakland's historic Rose Garden. Rare 2 bedroom, 2 bath light, and airy second-floor unit. Large slider door with access to the balcony overlooking the private community garden oasis. The sought-after open floor plan layout features 2 primary suites with luxurious ensuite bathrooms. The expansive living room and tall ceilings seamlessly flow into the upgraded, sophisticated chef's kitchen complete with a breakfast bar – perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying tranquility while eating at home. An in-unit washer and dryer make laundry a breeze. Locked entry and gated electric garage provide 1-car parking and peace of mind. It's modern living in a vibrant neighborhood next to Grand Lake Avenue, Piedmont Avenue, and the Whole Foods on Harrison. Trendy shops, fine dining options, and public transportation are at your fingertips!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Lederer

Red Oak Realty License #01345197 Listed on: 05/29/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Lorie Harnden

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #02198937

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,563

Year Built

  • 1986

HOA Fees

  • $903 per month

Parking

  • Subterranean Parking
  • 1 Parking Space Included
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,050 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Stepless Entry

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • 19 Units
  • Monte Vista HOA
  • Monte Vista Community
  • Rose Garden Subdivision

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,563

Year Built

1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$903 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO
  • Subdivision Name: ROSE GARDEN
  • Directions: Grand Ave. > Oakland Ave. > Monte Vista Ave.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built: 1986

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: No Steps to Entry
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Space Per Unit - 1, Below Building Parking, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: MONTE VISTA HOA

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10538

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 19

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2024
Closed on
Dec 6, 2024
Sold by
Feeley Catherine
Bought by
Collier Michelle
Seller's Agent
Mark Lederer
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lorie Harnden
BHG RE Reliance Partners
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$184,000
-27.5%
Views
112
Current Estimated Value
$565,111

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$80,111
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.30%
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Outstanding Balance
$233,281
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$331,830

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2024
Closed on
Nov 25, 2024
Sold by
Jones Katherine M
Bought by
Collier Michelle
Seller's Agent
Mark Lederer
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lorie Harnden
BHG RE Reliance Partners
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$184,000
-27.5%
Views
112

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Outstanding Balance
$233,281
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$331,830

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2021
Sold by
Furth William E and Jones Jennifer L
Bought by
Jones Katherine M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2010
Sold by
Jones Jennifer L
Bought by
Furth William E and Jones Jennifer L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2010
Sold by
Furth William E and Jones Jennifer L
Bought by
Furth William E and Jones Jennifer L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2006
Sold by
Cho Arthur J and Ryu Ga Yeon
Bought by
Jones Jennifer L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2005
Sold by
Cho Arthur J and Ryu Ga Yeon
Bought by
Cho Arthur J and Ryu Ga Yeon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2000
Sold by
Kestelyn Justin J and Kestelyn Heidi S
Bought by
Cho Arthur Junjai

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
8.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 1997
Sold by
Mclaughlin Eleanor J and Pursel Marvin
Bought by
Kestelyn Justin J and Kestelyn Heidi S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,700
Interest Rate
7.62%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $485,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $439,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commonwealth Land Title
Grant Deed $280,000 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $163,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $235,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $290,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $190,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $170,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $168,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $146,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/10/2024 12/10/24 Sold $485,000 -27.5% $462 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2024 05/29/24 For Sale $669,000 -- $637 / 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 $11,563 $478,000 $145,500 $339,500
2024 $11,563 $775,097 $232,529 $542,568
2023 $12,171 $759,900 $227,970 $531,930
2022 $11,873 $745,000 $223,500 $521,500
2021 $8,829 $543,341 $163,002 $380,339
2020 $8,732 $537,770 $161,331 $376,439
2019 $8,397 $527,230 $158,169 $369,061
2018 $8,223 $516,895 $155,068 $361,827
2017 $7,906 $506,763 $152,029 $354,734
2016 $7,638 $496,828 $149,048 $347,780
2015 $7,334 $470,000 $141,000 $329,000
2014 $6,212 $377,000 $113,100 $263,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41061386

bridgeMLS

APN: 010-0830-045-00