$450,000
OPEN SUN 2PM - 4PM

Estimated payment $3,940/month

Total Views 1,488
1 Bed
1 Bath
665 Sq Ft
$677 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Chain Of Lake Views
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

Welcome to The Essex, a landmark 20-story high-rise where luxury meets lifestyle on the shores of Lake Merritt. Enjoy serene lakefront living just moments from the energy of Uptown Oakland, home to top-rated restaurants, boutique shopping, and vibrant nightlife. This sought-after community offers thoughtful amenities designed for comfort and convenience. Residents enjoy a 24/7 attended lobby, full-service concierge, modern fitness center, business facilities, and a chic lounge overlooking the lake. The resort-style pool deck features an infinity-edge pool, spa, BBQ area, and clubhouse. Controlled-access underground parking provides added peace of mind. Perched on the 6th floor, this stunning unit invites you in with panoramic views of Lake Merritt through expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. A private terrace, soaring nine-foot ceilings, granite countertops, in-unit laundry, and upgraded appliances create a stylish, functional space for modern living. Whether you're starting your day with a jog around the lake or winding down with sunset views from your terrace, The Essex offers more than a home—it offers a lifestyle. Come experience it for yourself. Your next chapter begins here.

Listing Agent

Ana Osorio Rodriguez

Kw Advisors East Bay License #02225823

Kw Advisors East Bay

Co-Listing Agent

Leah Tounger

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01400141

Open House Schedule

  • Sunday, April 27, 2025
    2:00 to 4:00 pm
    4/27/2025 2:00:00 PM +00:00
    4/27/2025 4:00:00 PM +00:00

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,342

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

HOA Fees

  • $899 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Property Views

  • Chain Of Lake
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Additional Features

  • 1-Story Property
  • Stepless Entry
  • Lake Front

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 869816

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common hot water, hazard insurance, management fee, reserves, security/gate fee, trash, water/sewer, ground maintenance
  • 270 Units
  • Essex House Association, Phone Number (510) 267-0791
  • Lake Merrit Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill

Recreation

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,342

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$899 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.99
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOKWOAK
  • Subdivision Name: LAKE MERRIT
  • Directions: Harrison to 17th st
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: The Essex On Lake Merritt
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 6
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story, One
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Entry Location: No Steps to Entry
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Other, Community
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City Lights, Lake, Water, City, Park
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stone, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces, Assigned, Below Building Parking, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric
  • Utilities: Cable Available, DSL Available
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, In Unit
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Gated with Guard, Security Fence, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Solar Unknown, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Other, BBQ Area
  • Association Fee: 899
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: ESSEX HOUSE
  • Phone: 510-267-0791
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Common Hot Water, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Reserves, Security/Gate Fee, Trash, Water/Sewer, Maintenance Grounds

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 42966
  • Parcel Number: 869816
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 270

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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
2024 $6,342 $360,533 $108,160 $252,373
2023 $6,598 $353,465 $106,039 $247,426
2022 $6,389 $346,535 $103,960 $242,575
2021 $6,035 $339,743 $101,923 $237,820
2020 $5,967 $336,260 $100,878 $235,382
2019 $5,696 $329,670 $98,901 $230,769
2018 $5,579 $323,207 $96,962 $226,245
2017 $5,348 $316,871 $95,061 $221,810
2016 $5,127 $310,658 $93,197 $217,461
2015 $5,099 $305,993 $91,798 $214,195
2014 $4,649 $275,000 $82,500 $192,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $450,000 -- $677 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $300,000 First American Title Ins Co
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure $343,154 None Available
Grant Deed $367,500 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $344,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $293,908 New Conventional
Closed $36,738 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41092892

bridgeMLS

APN: 008-0698-016-00