NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Bayside Commons 535 Pierce St Unit 5411 Albany, CA 94706

Solano Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $607,082 - $624,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,170 Sq Ft
$591/ mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 16, 2020

Last sale price $595,000 $509 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,737/month

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Fitness Center
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Albany Middle School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Sauna

About This Home

As of July 2020

Sunny contemporary top floor condo with vaulted ceilings, colorful sunsets and soothing Western-facing vistas. An in-unit laundry, private balcony, fireplace, multiple closets and the coveted "B" floor plan with 2 separate bedroom suites, make this a great place to call home. There are 2 parking spaces. In addition to the Albany schools, and the resort-like amenities that Bayside Commons has to offer, the location is superb. Close proximity to Pacific East Mall, Costco, El Cerrito Plaza, Solano Ave., UC Berkeley, BART, AC Transit Express, freeways and hill trails. Amenities include: swimming pool, spa, sauna, fitness center, clubhouse, gated parking, tennis and basketball courts and cable TV.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Kaplan

GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE License #01045686 Listed on: 06/02/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Matera

Matera Real Estate License #01420039

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

HOA Fees

  • $591 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Golden Gate Bridge

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heat Pump System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 662763293

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, common area maintenance, common hot water, hazard insurance, management fee, security/gate fee, trash
  • Bayside Commons Association, Phone Number (510) 558-3100
  • Albany Subdivision

Recreation

Additional Features

  • Sauna
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$591 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Albany
  • Directions: Central or Marin to Pierce
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Unknown
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Space Per Unit - 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Fitness Center, Playground, Pool, Sauna, Gated, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 591
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: BAYSIDE COMMONS
  • Phone: 510-558-3100
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Maint, Common Hot Water, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Security/Gate Fee, Trash

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Albany (510) 559-6500

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 662763293

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2020
Closed on
Jul 10, 2020
Sold by
Gaffney Stuart M
Bought by
Chen Chuan Yu and Day Jia Ming
Seller's Agent
Barbara Kaplan
GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE
Buyer's Agent
Joe Matera
Matera Real Estate
List Price
$628,000
Sold Price
$595,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,000
-5.25%
Current Estimated Value
$614,021

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,021
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2015
Sold by
Lau Estelle
Bought by
The Estelle Lau 1995 Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2015
Sold by
Lau Estelle
Bought by
Lau Estelle and Gaffney Stuart M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2003
Sold by
Lau Estelle and Gaffney Stuart M
Bought by
Lau Estelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2003
Sold by
Lau Estelle P
Bought by
Lau Estelle and Gaffney Stuart M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2002
Sold by
Lau Estelle and Gaffney Stuart M
Bought by
Lau Estelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,600
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2000
Sold by
Lau Estelle P
Bought by
Lau Estelle and Gaffney Stuart M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 1998
Sold by
Bayside Commons Ltd
Bought by
Lau Estelle P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,920
Interest Rate
7.2%
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
Chen Chuan Yu $595,000 Chicago Title Company
The Estelle Lau 1995 Trust -- None Available
Lau Estelle -- None Available
Lau Estelle -- Commonwealth Land Title
Lau Estelle -- Fidelity National Title Co
Lau Estelle -- Commonwealth Land Title
Lau Estelle -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Lau Estelle P $250,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lau Estelle $192,000
Previous Owner Lau Estelle $193,600
Previous Owner Lau Estelle P $199,920
Closed Lau Estelle P $29,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $595,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $595,000 -- --
07/16/2020 07/16/20 Sold $595,000 -5.3% $509 / Sq Ft
07/03/2020 07/03/20 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2020 06/02/20 For Sale $628,000 -- $537 / 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 $10,382 $644,038 $193,211 $450,827
2024 $10,382 $631,413 $189,424 $441,989
2023 $11,069 $619,037 $185,711 $433,326
2022 $10,801 $606,900 $182,070 $424,830
2021 $10,647 $595,000 $178,500 $416,500
2020 $7,187 $358,208 $107,362 $250,846
2019 $7,022 $351,186 $105,257 $245,929
2018 $6,830 $344,302 $103,194 $241,108
2017 $6,655 $337,552 $101,171 $236,381
2016 $6,364 $330,934 $99,187 $231,747
2015 $5,995 $325,964 $97,698 $228,266
2014 -- $319,579 $95,784 $223,795
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Barbara Kaplan

    GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Joe Matera

    Matera Real Estate

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About Bayside Commons

Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40906869

bridgeMLS

APN: 066-2763-293-00

California Alameda County Albany 94706 Solano Hill

535 Pierce St Unit 5411, Albany, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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