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1 Lakeside Dr 821Oakland, CA 94612

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$749,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $6,225

Spacious corner unit with 270° lake and city views! This rare 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo at The Essex offers 1,349 sq ft of elevated living with breathtaking views of Lake Merritt, the Oakland skyline, and hills from every room—including a large bonus area ideal for dining, a home office, or reading nook. This light-filled home features plush carpet flooring, 9-foot ceilings, expansive windows, and an open-concept great room and kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with newer appliances, including a stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave oven, and heaters for year-round comfort. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a luxurious bathroom with a view. Enjoy 2 indoor parking spaces and access to resort-style amenities: lap pool, spa, fitness center, business center, clubhouse, and 24-hour concierge/security. Just steps from Lake Merritt and close to BART, Grand Lake, Uptown, and Downtown dining and shopping.

Listed by Dawn Yao Tse

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License #01047310

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BDT Realty

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BDTRealty.at.cal@gmail.com

Last updated September 03, 2025

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Source: bridgeMLS #41100422

Listing Facts

  • TypeCondo
  • NeighborhoodLakeside Apartments District
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
  • Days on Prevu93
  • HOA/Maint. Fees$1,072/month
  • Size1,349 sqft
  • Price per sqft$555

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Elevator
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness Center

Location

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Listing History

09/03/2025
Price Decreased
$749,000
08/05/2025
Price Decreased
$799,000
07/22/2025
Price Decreased
$829,000
07/16/2025
Price Increased
$850,000
07/09/2025
Price Decreased
$829,000
06/06/2025
Listed by BDT Realty
$850,000

Property Details for 1 Lakeside Dr 821

Association

Amenities

  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool

Fees

  • Association Fee: $1,072.00 Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Water, Sewer, Trash, Management Fee, Common Hot Water, Common Area Maint, Security/Gate Fee, Maintenance Grounds, Exterior Maintenance

Exterior

Construction

  • Year Built: 2001
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit, End Unit
  • Exterior Features: Other

Features

  • Pool Features: Electric Heat, Community

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 1,349
  • Lot Features: Zero Lot Line
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.99
  • Lot Size Area: 0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 42,966
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 870021

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Elevator

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,349
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Rooms Total: 3

Other

Location

  • Subdivision Name: LAKE MERRIT

Parking

Parking

  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Heating: Electric
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Electric, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Utilities: All Electric, Individual Electric Meter

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