1 LAKESIDE DRIVE 711, Oakland, CA 94612

$615,000
1
BD
1
BA
917
SqFt

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Listed by Karron Martin, (510) 834-2010 from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate RP
(If provided) CoList: from

Sold listing courtesy of Christine Cheng from OBOALNP 03

Sold Price
$615,000
List Price
$625,000
Closing Date
Aug 10, 2023
MLS#
EB41029768
Status
SOLD
Bedrooms
1
Total Bathrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Sqft. of Residence
917
Lot Size
42,966
Year Built
2001

Property Description

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!

Additional Information

Acres
0.99
Age
22
Amenities
Window Covering(s), Elevator(s)/Lift(s)
Association Fee
$837
Association Fee Includes
Maintenance - Exterior, Garbage, Water / Sewer, Maintenance - Common Area
Bathroom Features
Primary - Shower(s) over Tub(s)
Building Name
The Essex on Lake Merritt
Cooling System
None
Days On Market
Unknown
Fireplace Description
None
Floor Covering
Linoleum, Carpet - Wall to Wall
Garage Parking
No Garage, Spaces per Unit - 1, Underground Parking
Heating System
Heating - 2+ Zones
Laundry Facilities
In Closet, Laundry Area - In Unit
Levels
One Story
Living Area
917
Lot Description
Grade - Level, Regular
Lot Size
42,966
Neighborhood
Other Area
Numberof Units
270
Other Rooms
Other
Pool Description
Pool - In Ground
Roof
Other
Sewer
Sewer - Public
Style
Contemporary
Unincorporated Yn
Yes
Unit Description
Elevator Building, No Steps to Entry, Unit Faces Common Area, Unit Faces Street
View
Lake View, View of Mountains, Park, View of City Lights
Year Built
2001

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