NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Gateview at Albany Hill Condos 555 Pierce St Unit 1508 Albany, CA 94706

Solano Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $564,238

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,160 Sq Ft
318,685 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 23, 2020

Last sale price $545,000 $470 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,673 / mo

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Albany Middle School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of November 2020

Priced "transparently" and perched at the Gateview Condominiums west of Albany Hill is this exquisite top floor 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo. Updated throughout, this corner unit has epic north-west views across the Bay to San Francisco and Marin. Modern finishes include quartz countertops, SS appliances, designer LED lighting and colors which blend to create a sunny, quiet respite from the hustle below. Owners enjoy a spectrum of services including a clubhouse, sauna, spa, pool, landscaped patio terrace, gym, tennis courts, parking, bonus storage, and 24-hour security. Close to all Albany and El Cerrito amenities, BART, AC Transit, and of course those incredible Albany schools! Walkscore.com “Walker’s and Biker’s Paradise”.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Michas

Compass License #01942824 Listed on: 09/21/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Aki Taguchi

Century21 Masters License #01180974

Century21 Masters

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $791 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 15th floor
  • Concrete Block With Brick
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Outdoor Storage

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, common area maintenance, common hot water, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, management fee, reserves, security/gate fee, trash
  • 487 Units
  • Gateview HOA, Phone Number (510) 527-6725
  • Gateview Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Spa
  • Trails

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Gated Community
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

7.32 Acres

HOA Fees

$791 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1977
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: GATEVIEW
  • Directions: North on Marin on Pierce
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: Gateview
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 15
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories, Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Engineered Wood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Other Equipment: DSL/Modem Line
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: No Steps to Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Bonus/Plus Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Landscape Back, Pool Site, Security Gate
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: No
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit
  • Construction Type: Concrete Block, Cement Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Storage Area
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Garage, Off Street, Secured, Space Per Unit - 1, Guest, Below Building Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, In Unit, Washer
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Suppression System, Secured Access, Security Fence, Security Gate, Security Patrol, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Sauna, Gated, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Guest Parking, Laundry, Trail(s)
  • Association Fee: 791
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: GATEVIEW HOA
  • Phone: 510-527-6725
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 487

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2020
Closed on
Nov 12, 2020
Sold by
Chen Llshan and Chen Yuching
Bought by
Kuo Chung Hao and Chen Wu
Seller's Agent
Alex Michas
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Aki Taguchi
Century21 Masters
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.73%
Current Estimated Value
$564,238

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,238
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.65%
Original Mortgage
$436,000
Outstanding Balance
$387,978
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$176,260

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2017
Sold by
Metaxas Emmanuel
Bought by
Chen Lishan and Chen Yuching

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2009
Sold by
Metaxas Emmanuel and Metaxas Stella
Bought by
Metaxas Emmanuel and Metaxas Stella

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2000
Sold by
Metaxas Emmanuel and Metaxas Stella
Bought by
Metaxas Emmanuel and Metaxas Stella

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 1999
Sold by
Johnson Lee S and Johnson Lucie S
Bought by
Metaxas Emmanuel and Metaxas Stella

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,750
Interest Rate
6.12%
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
Kuo Chung Hao $545,000 Old Republic Title Company
Chen Lishan $540,000 First American Title Company
Metaxas Emmanuel -- Placer Title Company
Metaxas Emmanuel -- Placer Title Company
Metaxas Emmanuel $225,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kuo Chung Hao $436,000
Previous Owner Chen Lishan $405,000
Previous Owner Metaxas Emmanuel $465,000
Previous Owner Metaxas Emmanuel $168,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $545,000 -- --
11/23/2020 11/23/20 Sold $545,000 -0.7% $470 / Sq Ft
10/14/2020 10/14/20 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2020 09/21/20 For Sale $549,000 -- $473 / 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 $10,444 $582,918 $176,975 $412,943
2024 $10,444 $571,353 $173,506 $404,847
2023 $10,200 $567,017 $170,105 $396,912
2022 $10,010 $548,900 $166,770 $389,130
2021 $9,862 $538,000 $163,500 $381,500
2020 $10,285 $573,047 $171,914 $401,133
2019 $10,057 $561,815 $168,544 $393,271
2018 $9,777 $550,800 $165,240 $385,560
2017 $5,224 $297,962 $89,388 $208,574
2016 $4,970 $292,121 $87,636 $204,485
2015 $4,651 $287,734 $86,320 $201,414
2014 $4,658 $282,097 $84,629 $197,468
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alex Michas

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Alex Michas

    Compass

    (510) 590-0963

    99 Total Sales

    Alex Michas
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Aki Taguchi

    Century21 Masters

    (510) 799-2121

    9 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Aki Taguchi
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About Gateview at Albany Hill Condos

Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40921284

bridgeMLS

APN: 066-2762-140-00

California Alameda County Albany 94706 Solano Hill

555 Pierce St Unit 1508, Albany, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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