$400,000
SOLD JAN 28, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft
$889/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$385 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • City View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Albany Middle School Rated A
  • 7.32 Acre Lot
  • 5-minute walk to Peggy Thomsen Pierce Street Park

About This Home

As of January 2025

This bright and spacious 2BD/2BA corner-unit Albany condo, nestled serenely on the 17th floor in the coveted Gateview Community, offers peace, security and resort-like amenities such as a pool, tennis, gym, spa and more. 555 Pierce #1721, which measures 1,040 Sq Ft per the public tax records, welcomes visitors with a large LR/DR combination with floor-to-ceiling windows, inviting views of Albany Hill and the North Bay, and an attractive private balcony. A vintage galley kitchen w/good counter and cabinet space, and full guest BA with shower over tub, completes the home's entertainment center. Tucked privately in the unit's South wing is a roomy primary suite w/good closet space, separate vanity area, and a private shower and toilet area, plus a second ample BD w/good light, that may have been a den or library in a previous incarnation (as tax record says 1BD/2BAs). Fresh paint, carpet & vinyl flooring run throughout. Gateview Community amenities include 1-car deeded parking, gym, swimming pool, tennis courts, spa, sauna, laundry, storage & 24-hour building security. HOA dues include Xfinity cable, internet, water and garbage. Prime central location near Albany schools, Solano Ave, El Cerrito Plaza & Pacific East Mall shopping & dining, CAL, BART, bus, and EZ freeway access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew De Vries

Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan License #01368031 Listed on: 11/20/2024

Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristin Lum

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #02139529

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,057

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

HOA Fees

  • $889 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Electric Oven
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Synthetic Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Side by Side Parking

Additional Features

  • North Facing Home
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 066-2762-252

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include door person, insurance on structure, internet, pool, security, sewer, trash, water
  • 487 Units
  • Gateview Homeowners Association, Phone Number (510) 527-6725
  • High-Rise Condominium
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Community Spa

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,057

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$889 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Subtype Description: Attached, Hi-Rise (9+)
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Faces: North
  • Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached, View
  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Electric Oven, Free Standing Electric Range, Hood Over Range
  • Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
  • Kitchen Features: Synthetic Counter
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Price Per Square Foot: 384.62
  • Room Type: Baths Other, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Square Footage: 1040.00

Exterior Features

  • Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk, Shared Driveway
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Pool Features: Common Facility
  • View: City, Park

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Access: Side by Side
  • Parking Features: Enclosed, Interior Access
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site - Mapped (Condo Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Association Features: Greenbelt, Gym, Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Courts
  • Association Name: Gateview Homeowners Association

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Unit: 1721
  • Association Fee: 889
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Door Person, Insurance on Structure, Internet, Pool, Security, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Phone: (510) 527-6725

Schools

  • School District: Alameda

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 066-2762-252
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.3156
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 318666.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 54677.68

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 487

MLS Schools

  • School District County: Alameda
  • Senior High School District: Albany City Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2024
Closed on
Jan 15, 2025
Sold by
Daniel Joseph Kugler Revocable Living Tr and Menack Julie
Bought by
Liu Eric
Seller's Agent
Andrew De Vries
Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan
Buyer's Agent
Kristin Lum
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-6.76%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$414,637

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,637
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.14%
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Outstanding Balance
$258,598
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$160,006

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2009
Sold by
Kugler Daniel Joseph
Bought by
Kugler Daniel Joseph
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $400,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $260,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/28/2025 01/28/25 Sold $400,000 -6.8% $385 / Sq Ft
12/28/2024 12/28/24 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2024 11/20/24 For Sale $429,000 -- $413 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

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 $5,057 $183,465 $57,233 $133,232
2024 $5,057 $179,731 $56,111 $130,620
2023 $3,834 $183,070 $55,011 $128,059
2022 $3,812 $172,480 $53,932 $125,548
2021 $3,737 $168,962 $52,875 $123,087
2020 $3,704 $174,158 $52,333 $121,825
2019 $3,597 $170,743 $51,307 $119,436
2018 $3,491 $167,396 $50,301 $117,095
2017 $3,385 $164,114 $49,315 $114,799
2016 $3,222 $160,897 $48,348 $112,549
2015 $3,044 $158,480 $47,622 $110,858
2014 $3,044 $155,376 $46,689 $108,687
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 424081063

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 066-2762-252-00