1 Lakeside Dr, #1404

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Welcome to The Essex on Lake Merritt, Oakland’s premier luxury high-rise. This 14th-floor, 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium offers inspiring panoramic views of Lake Merritt, the downtown skyline, and the East Bay hills from the living room, kitchen, and primary bedroom. The 1,161 sq ft floorplan features an open living area, new carpets, new lighting, and fresh paint throughout. The primary suite enjoys sweeping lake views and an en-suite bath, while the second bedroom is ideal for guests or a home office. In-unit laundry adds convenience. The Essex provides 24-hour front desk security and doorman service, a resort-style pool and spa, a fully equipped gym, business center, conference room, and clubhouse. Two parking spaces in the gated garage are included. The building’s coveted Lakeside location is close to Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Lake Chalet, Grand Avenue and Lakeshore shops, the Farmers’ Market, museums, and countless restaurants and cafés. Commuting is effortless with BART, AC Transit, bike lanes, and nearby freeway access. Stroll the lakefront, enjoy the nationally protected bird sanctuary, and experience one of the most walkable and vibrant neighborhoods in Oakland. This is lakefront living at its finest.

Current Status

New

Original Price

$849,000

List Price

$849,000

On Market Date

Nov 25, 2025

Property Type

Condominium

D/N/S

Lake Merritt

Zip Code

94612

MLS ID

41118145

APN

87054

Year Built

2001

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

CONTRA COSTA

Bed

2

Bath

2

Parking

2

Garage, Int Access From Garage, Assigned, Space Per Unit - 2, Tandem, Below Building Parking, Parking Lot, Private, Garage Door Opener

SQ FT

1,161

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

42,966.0

Lot Acres

0.99 Acres

Pool Info

In Ground, Fenced, See Remarks, Community

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Updated Kitchen

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Disclosure Package Avail

Entry Level

14

Exterior Details

No Yard

Flooring

Carpet, Wood

Foundation

Fire Place

None

Heating

Electric

Laundry

Laundry Closet, In Unit, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl

Main Level

2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry

Views

City Lights, Downtown, Hills, Lake, Panoramic, Water, City

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Contemporary

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

No Yard

Location

Other, Pool Site, Security Gate

Roof

Tar/Gravel

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

$999

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