579 Beacon St Oakland, CA 94610
Oakland AreaEstimated Value: $1,167,000 - $1,728,000
About This Home
We are pleased to present a sophisticated one bedroom apartment with a chic updated kitchen and bathroom. Located on the upper level of a 1920's fourplex on the Lakeshore side of Lake Merritt, conveniently located within walking distance to Lake Merritt and the Grand Avenue and Lakeshore Business Districts, this unit has its original formal floor plan, with the modern amenities of the 21st century. This unit is abundant in natural light. The updated kitchen is equipped with quartz counters, white shaker cabinets, an island with bar seating, and stainless steel appliances. An eating area in the kitchen is convenient for everyday life and provides direct access to the shared laundry room. Original glass French doors separate the living room from the bedroom, and refinished hardwood floors are a feature of this gracious and sophisticated unit. The bathroom has a double wide shower, custom tiling, and European style fixtures.
Additional features include:
Hardwood floors
Radiant heating
Dishwasher
Large closets
Garage parking space
Walk to Lakeside Farmers Market (every Saturday)
Local Restaurants include Grand Lake Kitchen, Sirene, Almond & Oak, Ordinaire, The Star, Zachary’s, Mijori, Chao Thai, Rico Rico Taco, Proposition Chicken, and many more!
Breakfast, Brunch, and Coffee: Peet’s Coffee, Starbucks, Main Squeeze, Colonial Donuts, Wilde Brothers, Bake Sum, Arizmendi, Noah’s Bagels, Lakeshore Café, Lynn & Lu’s Escapade Cafe, The Coffee Mill
Gyms & Fitness: Fitness SF, CorePower Yoga, Left Coast Power Yoga, Body ROK, Arise Yoga, The Bar Method, Bikram Oakland
Businesses and Shops: Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase ATM, Post Office, AT&T, Verizon, Bay Made, Gap, Unleashed by Petco, Grand Lake Theater, Walden Books, and many more!
Local Bars: Bardo, The Cat House, The Alley, Heart & Dagger Saloon, Libertine, M2, and more!
Grocery: Safeway, Trader Joes, Lakeshore Produce, and Lakeshore Natural Foods
Easy Freeway Access to Highway 580 to the Greater Bay Area
Transportation: Transbay Bus to San Francisco and Commuter Ride Share
Welcome Home!
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Terms:
Minimum One Year Lease Term
Water and Garbage Included
Renter’s Insurance Required
This is a non-smoking home
Contact:
Marty Chan, Broker
DRE# 01400871
or Bonita Chinn
Phone:
Discovery Investments
DRE# 01911108
Ownership History
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Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Available | ||
| Woelffer Joseph | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Wachovia Mortgage Fsb | $794,521 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Vaughns Thomas E | -- | Financial Title Company | |
| New Dimension Investment Properties Llc | -- | None Available | |
| Vauhns Thomas E | $325,000 | North American Title Co | |
| Dawson Michael | $257,000 | North American Title Co | |
| Sinai Robert W | -- | North American Title Co |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $157,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Vaughns Thomas E | $712,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Vaughns Thomas E | $512,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Vaughns Thomas E | $408,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Vaughns Thomas E | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Vaughns Thomas E | $481,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Vaughns Thomas E | $96,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Vaughns Thomas E | $377,812 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2026 09/01/26 | For Rent | $2,500 | -- | -- |
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,786 | $853,722 | $256,116 | $597,606 |
| 2025 | $14,173 | $836,984 | $251,095 | $585,889 |
| 2024 | $14,173 | $820,578 | $246,173 | $574,405 |
| 2023 | $14,746 | $804,491 | $241,347 | $563,144 |
| 2022 | $14,144 | $788,722 | $236,616 | $552,106 |
| 2021 | $13,228 | $773,258 | $231,977 | $541,281 |
| 2020 | $13,074 | $765,335 | $229,600 | $535,735 |
| 2019 | $12,389 | $750,333 | $225,100 | $525,233 |
| 2018 | $12,127 | $735,624 | $220,687 | $514,937 |
| 2017 | $11,570 | $721,200 | $216,360 | $504,840 |
| 2016 | $11,237 | $707,063 | $212,119 | $494,944 |
| 2015 | $11,176 | $696,448 | $208,934 | $487,514 |
| 2014 | $11,619 | $682,811 | $204,843 | $477,968 |
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