Courtesy of Dawn Yao Tse, BDT Realty
Property Description
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.
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Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- Appliances: “Dishwasher”, “Microwave”, “Free-Standing Range”, “Refrigerator”, “Dryer”, “Washer”
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Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms
- 2 total bathrooms
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Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
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Building
- Living Area: 1349
- Year Built: 2001
- Level – Street: “None”
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Cooling
- Cooling: “No Air Conditioning”
- Cooling Included
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Floors
- Flooring: “Laminate”, “Carpet”
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Garage
- 2 garage spaces
- Garage Included
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Heating
- Heating: “Electric”
- Heating Included
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Home Owner’s Association
- Association Fee: $1,072
- Association Amenities: “Clubhouse”, “Fitness Center”, “Pool”
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Name: NONE
- Association Available
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Laundry
- Features: “Dryer”, “Electric”, “Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl”
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Location
- Subdivision Name: Lake Merrit
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Lot
- Lot Features: “Zero Lot Line”
- Lot Size Acres: 0.99
- Lot Size Area: 43124.4
- Lot Size Square Feet: 42966
- Parcel Number: 870021
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Parking
- Parking Features: “Attached”, “Garage Door Opener”
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Pool
- Pool Features: “Electric Heat”, “Community”
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Property
- Property Condition: “Existing”
- Property Sub Type: Condominium
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Roof
- Roof: “Unknown”
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Utilities
- Electric: “No Solar”
- Water Source: “Public”
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Listing
- Sale/rent: For Sale
- $555 per square foot
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