The Essex on Lake Merritt is a real destination in Oakland. Perfectly situated between the Grandlake/Lakeshore shopping corridor and downtown’s metropolis of new eateries and night-time vibe. Life is good at the Essex building. A 21-story dog friendly luxury building that sits on almost 1 acre. This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom retreat sits on the 7th floor with direct views of Lake Merritt from both the living room and bedroom. The floor plan is open and flexible with an alcove for an office set-up, an in-closet stackable washer and dryer, a kitchen with stainless steel appliances plenty of cabinetry and a 3-stool breakfast bar that’s just right for “creating” in the kitchen and entertaining at the same time. There’s plenty of closet/storage space with the bedroom’s walk-in closet, the double-door closet outside the spacious bathroom and the extra utility closet at the unit’s entrance. Enjoy the Essex amenities: the fitness center filled with Nautilus equipment and free weights, the great room, the computer/business center and the conference room along with the swimming pool, jacuzzi, clubhouse, barbecue pit and grassy-green patch. For those that are San Francisco bound, short power-walk to BART. Nearby public transit lines. Make the Essex YOUR home!
Sold for $615,000
$615,000
1 Lakeside Dr APT 711, Oakland, CA 94612
1beds
917sqft
Condominium
Built in 2001
-- sqft lot
$467,400 Zestimate®
$671/sqft
$2,665 Estimated rent
Home value
$467,400
$425,000 - $505,000
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Swimming poolSpacious bathroomNautilus equipmentDouble-door closetExtra utility closetFitness centerGreat room
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Listed by:
Karron Martin DRE #01327947 510-868-1400,
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate RP
Bought with:
Christine Cheng, DRE #01707909
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Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41029768
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Unit, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Elevator, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Linoleum, Carpet, Cork
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 917
- Total interior livable area: 917 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Space Per Unit - 1
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed, Accessible Hallway(s), Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Kitchen, Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Doors
Features
- Levels: One Story,One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: No Steps to Entry
- Exterior features: Unit Faces Common Area, Unit Faces Street, No Yard
- Pool features: In Ground, Fenced, Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Lake, City
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.99 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 86997
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Siding - Stucco
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Greenbelt, Fitness Center, Pool, Sauna, Barbecue, Guest Parking
- Services included: Insurance, Water, Sewer, Trash, Common Area Maint, Maintenance Grounds, Exterior Maintenance
- HOA fee: $837 monthly
- HOA name: CALL LISTING AGENT
- HOA phone: 510-267-0790
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $671/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $627,300
- Date on market: 6/8/2023
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2023 | Sold | $615,000-1.6%$671/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41029768 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2023 | Pending sale | $625,000$682/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41029768 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2023 | Contingent | $625,000$682/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41029768 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2023 | Listed for sale | $625,000+82.7%$682/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41029768 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2009 | Sold | $342,000-2%$373/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #40396514 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2009 | Listed for sale | $349,000-23%$381/sqft |
Source: NRT California #40396514 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2004 | Sold | $453,500$495/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $627,300 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,461 +171.7% | $615,000 +360.9% |
| 2023 | $3,482 +4.8% | $133,432 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,322 +9.6% | $130,817 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,032 +1.2% | $128,253 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,996 +7.3% | $126,938 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,791 +7.6% | $124,450 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,594 | $122,010 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,594 +7.2% | $119,618 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,420 +4.2% | $117,273 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,324 | $115,512 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,324 | $113,250 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $112,738 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $110,528 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $108,362 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $107,552 |
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Neighborhood: Lakeside
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- 9/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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