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- Listed price
- $699,000
- Listed Jan 9, 2026 · $518/sq ft
- Sold price
- $675,000
- Sold Jan 27, 2026
2 beds|2 ba|1,349 sqft|42,966 sqft lot|2001 Built|11 MLS days on market
1 Lakeside Dr 821, Oakland, CA 94612
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 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.
Listing agent: Dawn Yao TseDRE #01047310BDTRealty.at.cal@gmail.com, Listing office: BDT Realty
MLS data updated 11/1/2026, 2:29:33 PM PT
Source: CRMLSMLS #: 41119428
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Last recorded sale$675,000
Jan 27, 2026
Available records22026
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$675,000Closed sale · Jan 27, 2026ZIP 94612 · Jan 2026
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No weekly rateNo published rate within 7 days of this date.This home · 2 price recordsJan 9, 2026 – Jan 27, 2026
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