#523 is unlike other units in the Broadway Grand building, and that’s exactly why Susie and Ellen selected this prime pad when they purchased it directly from the developer. While they wanted to live in the vivacious downtown area — in a 99 WalkScore® neighborhood close to BART, dining, bars, coffee shops, and Oakland’s vibrant art scene — they fell in love with the softer side of unit 523. The light-filled rooms, a bedroom with a charming window seat, and a private balcony overlooking the landscaped courtyard made this home feel truly special. This highly functional unit features recessed lighting, in-unit laundry, a custom-built media center by Jason Lees Designs, and a sizable primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and custom wardrobe system. Over the past 17 years, Susie and Ellen enjoyed eating lunch on the balcony while watching hummingbirds, opening the patio door to let the breeze and fresh air flow in, seeing their cat sunbathe on the balcony, and strolling through the neighborhood. Their favorite local spots included the Y gym, walking around Lake Merritt, frequenting Sweet Bar Cafe, Farley’s East, and enjoying the firepits at Drake’s Dealership. The building boasts modern upgrades and other amenities for today’s lifestyle.
Sold for $625,000
$625,000
438 W Grand Ave APT 523, Oakland, CA 94612
2beds
1,062sqft
Condominium
Built in 2008
-- sqft lot
$606,100 Zestimate®
$589/sqft
$2,972 Estimated rent
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Private balconyOverlooking the landscaped courtyardCharming window seatSizable primary bedroomLight-filled roomsRecessed lightingCustom wardrobe system
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Listed by:
Deidre Joyner DRE #01451749 510-693-4253,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Julia Temple, DRE #01429857
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Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41086723
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Individual Rm Controls, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer, In Unit
Features
- Elevator, Dining Area, Storage, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,062
- Total interior livable area: 1,062 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Int Access From Garage, Space Per Unit - 1, Below Building Parking, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: No Steps to Entry
- Exterior features: Unit Faces Common Area, No Yard
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 1,306 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 008 072002300
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Gated, Picnic Area
- Services included: Reserves, Insurance, Water, Sewer, Trash, Common Hot Water, Common Area Maint, Maintenance Grounds, Exterior Maintenance
- HOA fee: $763 monthly
- HOA name: NOT LISTED
- HOA phone: 800-341-8940
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $589/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $466,266
- Annual tax amount: $8,057
- Date on market: 2/21/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2025 | Sold | $625,000+4.3%$589/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41086723 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2025 | Pending sale | $599,000$564/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41086723 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,000+36.1%$564/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41086723 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2008 | Sold | $440,000$414/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,057 +4.1% | $466,266 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,741 -3.9% | $457,125 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,058 +3.1% | $448,166 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,816 +5.3% | $439,379 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,422 +1.1% | $430,766 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,342 +4.4% | $426,350 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,031 +9.9% | $417,994 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,395 | $409,800 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,395 +3.9% | $401,767 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,153 -0.1% | $393,889 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,160 | $387,975 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,160 | $380,378 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $378,659 +35.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $280,000 -6.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $300,000 -6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $320,000 |
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Neighborhood: Northgate
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