NOT LISTED FOR SALE

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

East Shore Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $516,000 - $580,177

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,160 Sq Ft
$791/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold November 23, 2020

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

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,592/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Corner Lot
  • Subterranean Parking
  • Albany Middle School Rated A
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 5-minute walk to Peggy Thomsen Pierce Street Park

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

Last Buyer's Agent

Aki Taguchi

Century21 Masters License #01180974

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,444

Year Built

  • 1977

HOA Fees

  • $791 per month

Parking

  • Subterranean Parking
  • 1 Parking Space Included
  • Secure Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1,160 Sq Ft Home
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Stepless Entry

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available
  • 220 Volts
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • 487 Units
  • Gateview HOA
  • Gateview Community
  • Gateview Subdivision

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,444

Year Built

1977

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$791 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOBTRL 02
  • Subdivision Name: GATEVIEW
  • Directions: North on Marin on Pierce
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built: 1977

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, 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
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: Corner Unit
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, In Unit
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: GATEVIEW HOA

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
$542,044

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,956
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.11%
Original Mortgage
$436,000
Outstanding Balance
$389,744
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$152,300

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

Range of Values:

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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 $66,000
Previous Owner Metaxas Emmanuel $168,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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 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 $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

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Alex Michas

    Compass

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Aki Taguchi

    Century21 Masters

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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 East Shore

555 Pierce St Unit 1508, Albany, CA

This home is located at 555 Pierce St Unit 1508, Albany, CA 94706 since 21 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $542,044, approximately $467 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 555 Pierce St Unit 1508 is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Albany Middle School, Albany High School, and Tilden Preparatory School - Albany.

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