At the top of The Essex, this rare lakefront loft rises with a sense of quiet elevation above the rhythm of the city, a vantage point where light, water, and skyline meet. Dramatic 2-story windows gather shifting daylight and frame expansive views across Lake Merritt, its winding shoreline paths and… Read More open parkland unfolding below, with the Oakland Hills beyond. The main level flows with modern ease, offering open living and dining spaces, a thoughtfully integrated kitchen, and a private balcony overlooking the tree-lined promenade that circles the lake. Upstairs, the home’s true centerpiece reveals itself - a private rooftop terrace that sets this residence apart from nearly anything else on the lake. With sweeping, nearly 180-degree views, it becomes an open-air living room, where sunrise coffee, sunset gatherings, and evenings under the stars feel effortless and unforgettable. Two bedrooms, a full bath, plus flexible office and den spaces adapt naturally to work, retreat, or creative living. Residents of The Essex enjoy 24-hour concierge, pool, fitness center, and secure parking - all moments from the lake’s 3.4-mile path, Uptown dining, the Fox Theater, Whole Foods, and BART, creating a lifestyle that feels both elevated and deeply connected to Oakland’s most iconic setting. Read Less
Property listed by Compass, Alex Michas 510-339-6460
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
16
Last Updated
Property Type
Condominium
Beds
2
Full Baths
1
Square Ft.
1,274
Year Built
2001
MLS Number
41126699
Additional Details
Appliances & Equipment
Dryer, Washer
Building
Built in 2001, Living area: 1274.0, Levels: Two, Construction Materials: Concrete
Community
270 units in community
Cooling
CentralAir
Exterior Features
Patio/Porch Features: Deck
Fireplaces
None
Floors
Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Garage
1 spaces
Heating
ForcedAir
Home Owner's Association
Association Fee: $1,146, Fee Frequency: Monthly, Amenities: Clubhouse, FitnessCenter, MaintenanceGrounds, Pool, SpaHotTub, Trash, Water
Interior Features
Atrium
Parking
1 total parking spaces, Garage
Pool
InGround, Association
Property
CityLights, Hills, Lake
Sewer
PublicSewer
Taxes
Parcel Number: 87017
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