$520,000
SOLD JAN 8, 2019

Gateview at Albany Hill Condos 555 Pierce St Unit 1321 Albany, CA 94706

East Shore Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft
$700/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$500 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Albany Middle School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of July 2023

A corner and partial Bay View unit surrounded with a quiet tranquil serenade in the Albany Hill. Free Cable TV, INTERNET, HEATED SWIMMING POOL, JACUZY, SAUNA, TENNIS COURT, PING PONG ROOM. 24 Hours Security on duty. In front of the building AC Transit Bus L to SF non stop in every 20-30 minutes, BART El Cerrito Plaza in 20 minutes to walk. All access to FW 80 and 580 in a few minutes. Near Pacific East Mall, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Trader Joe, Target and Cost Co, Shopping, and dining at Solano Ave and El Cerrito Plaza Shopping Mall.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Aki Taguchi

Century21 Real Estate Alliance License #01180974 Listed on: 12/03/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony Bush

Redfin License #01372809

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,650

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

HOA Fees

  • $700 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Block With Brick
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Spa
  • Pool Cover

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • End Unit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 662762224

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, common area maintenance, common hot water, exterior maintenance, management fee, reserves, trash, water/sewer
  • 448 Units
  • Gateview HOA, Phone Number (510) 527-6725
  • Albany Subdivision, Gate View Floorplan
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,650

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$700 per month

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1977
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: ALBANY
  • Directions: Central to Pierce
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: Gateview
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 13
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories, Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: None
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Laminate, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Entry Location: No Steps to Entry
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Dining Area, Stone Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: No Lot
  • Pool Features: Above Ground, Gas Heat, Pool Cover
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills, Mountain(s), Other
  • View: Yes
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit, End Unit
  • Construction Type: Concrete Block, Concrete
  • Exterior Features: No Yard
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Drive Through, Off Street, Secured, Guest, Below Building Parking, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Individual Rm Controls
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Greenbelt, Fitness Center, Pool, Sauna, Gated, Spa/Hot Tub, Other
  • Association Fee: 700
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: GATEVIEW HOA
  • Phone: 510-527-6725
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Maint, Common Hot Water, Exterior Maintenance, Management Fee, Reserves, Trash, Water/Sewer

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 662762224
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 448

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2023
Closed on
Jul 6, 2023
Sold by
Chen Shu-Fen
Bought by
Zhu Yong and Liu Cindy
Seller's Agent
Andrea Chopp
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie He
FlyHomes, Inc
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
3.21%
Total Days on Market
20
Views
136
Current Estimated Value
$508,649

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,351
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.65%
Original Mortgage
$497,811
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2023
Closed on
Jun 16, 2023
Sold by
Tang Shih-Jung
Bought by
Chen Shu-Fen
Seller's Agent
Andrea Chopp
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie He
FlyHomes, Inc
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
3.21%
Views
136

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$497,811
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2018
Closed on
Jan 4, 2019
Sold by
Wang Yan
Bought by
Chen Shu Fen
Seller's Agent
Aki Taguchi
Century21 Real Estate Alliance
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Bush
Redfin
List Price
$535,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2013
Sold by
Wang Yan
Bought by
Wang Yan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2007
Sold by
Chen June Ho
Bought by
Wang Yan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2000
Sold by
Chu Louise Lap Yee and Zia Alice
Bought by
Chen June Ho
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $515,000 Old Republic Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $520,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $335,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $232,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $515,720 FHA
Closed $497,811 FHA
Previous Owner $232,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $268,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $520,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $515,000 -- --
07/14/2023 07/14/23 Sold $515,000 +3.2% $495 / Sq Ft
06/14/2023 06/14/23 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2023 05/12/23 For Sale $499,000 -4.0% $480 / Sq Ft
01/08/2019 01/08/19 Sold $520,000 -2.8% $500 / Sq Ft
12/23/2018 12/23/18 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2018 12/03/18 For Sale $535,000 -- $514 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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
2024 $9,650 $515,000 $154,500 $360,500
2023 $10,166 $557,538 $167,261 $390,277
2022 $9,978 $546,607 $163,982 $382,625
2021 $9,833 $535,890 $160,767 $375,123
2020 $9,690 $530,400 $159,120 $371,280
2019 $7,723 $394,445 $118,333 $276,112
2018 $7,512 $386,713 $116,014 $270,699
2017 $7,323 $379,132 $113,739 $265,393
2016 $7,000 $371,698 $111,509 $260,189
2015 $6,581 $366,117 $109,835 $256,282
2014 $6,247 $341,000 $102,300 $238,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Andrea Chopp

    Redfin

    (562) 206-0455

    Andrea Chopp
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Stephanie He

    FlyHomes, Inc

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Aki Taguchi

    Century21 Real Estate Alliance

    (510) 799-2121

    12 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Aki Taguchi
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Anthony Bush

    Redfin

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About Gateview at Albany Hill Condos

Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40847402

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 066-2762-224-00

California Alameda County Albany 94706 East Shore

555 Pierce St Unit 1321, Albany, CA

This home is located at 555 Pierce St Unit 1321, Albany, CA 94706 and is currently priced at $520,000, approximately $500 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 555 Pierce St Unit 1321 is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Albany Middle School, Albany High School, and Tehiyah Day School.

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