Views, views and more big views!!! This unit looks directly onto beautiful Lake Merritt!! 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.
For sale
$450,000
1 Lakeside Dr APT 616, Oakland, CA 94612
1beds
665sqft
Est.:
Condominium
Built in 2001
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$677/sqft
$899/mo HOA
What's special
Serene lakefront livingBbq areaExpansive floor-to-ceiling windowsSoaring nine-foot ceilingsInfinity-edge poolUpgraded appliancesGranite countertops
- 26 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 05, 2025 at 02:43pm
Listed by:
Ana Osorio Rodriguez DRE #02225823 415-319-5610,
KW Advisors East Bay,
Leah Tounger DRE #01400141 510-701-6497,
KW Advisors East Bay
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41092892

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No Additional Rooms
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, In Unit
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters
- Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 665
- Total interior livable area: 665 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces, Assigned, Below Building Parking, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story,One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: No Steps to Entry
- Exterior features: Other
- Pool features: Other, Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Lake, Water, City, Park
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake,Water
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
Lot
- Size: 0.99 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 869816
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Stone, Stucco
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Solar Unknown, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, DSL Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Sprinkler System, Gated with Guard, Security Fence, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Other, BBQ Area
- Services included: Common Area Maint, Common Hot Water, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Reserves, Security/Gate Fee, Trash, Water/Sewer, Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $899 monthly
- HOA name: ESSEX HOUSE
- HOA phone: 510-267-0791
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $677/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $360,533
- Annual tax amount: $6,342
- Date on market: 4/10/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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