Condos California Alameda County Oakland Uptown Oakland

$2,895 / Month

1 Lakeside Dr Unit 1609

Oakland, CA 94612

415-326-4129

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Bathrooms

1
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Video Tour: Live above Lake Merritt in this bright 16th-floor 1-bedroom condo at The Essex! This modern condo offers an open layout, beautiful lake and city views, a private balcony, in-unit laundry, garage parking, and access to full-service building amenities including a pool, fitness center, clubhouse, and 24/7 front desk/security. Living Room: Open and bright with large windows, hardwood floors, and direct access to the private balcony. Kitchen: Modern, efficient layout with updated appliances and plenty of cabinet space. Bedroom: Comfortable and spacious with great natural light and elevated views. Bathroom: Clean, updated, and well-appointed. Balcony: Private outdoor space with sweeping views of Lake Merritt, Downtown Oakland, and the hills. Building: Full-service high-rise with pool, spa, fitness center, clubhouse, business center, security, and garage parking. 1 Lakeside Drive offers a premier Lake Merritt location with easy access to transit, daily conveniences, and Oakland favorites: Approx. 10 minutes to Lake Merritt and 19th St. BART stations About a 14 minutes to Laney College Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Lucky grocery within easy reach Close to Downtown/Uptown shops, cafes, restaurants, and theaters, with Grand Lake dining, shopping, and the Grand Lake Theatre a short ride away Lake Merritt at your doorstep—enjoy walking, biking, and relaxing by the water Terms: Rent: $2895 Deposit: $2895 Bed: 1 Bath: 1 Parking included Laundry In-unit Utilities: Water and garbage included Pets: None allowed Lease Term: 12 Months Renter’s Insurance Required Some images have been digitally staged or altered. Furniture and décor shown are not included. Requirements: We’re seeking a lease start date within the next 20 days (subject to change). Minimum credit score: 700 with no derogatory marks Combined gross income: 3x the rent In-person tour required (no exceptions) Square footage is an estimate only. The City of Oakland's Fair Chance Housing Ordinance requires that rental housing providers display this notice to applicants: Rental listings subject to change at any time. (Agent) believes all information contained herein to be correct but assumes no legal responsibility for the accuracy, any errors, or any omissions in this ad or any syndicated ads on third party websites. CA DRE #01923170

1 Lakeside Dr is a condo located in Alameda County and the 94612 ZIP Code.

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The Essex on Lake Merritt

270 Units 21 Stories Built in 2001 555,140 Sq Ft

The Essex on Lake Merritt is a striking 21-story high-rise designed by the renowned SmithGroup, completed in 2001. Located on the picturesque shores of Lake Merritt in Oakland, this building offers 270 condominium units. Its modern design features a curved facade, extensive use of glass, and a flat roof, providing residents with breathtaking views of the lake, hills, and cityscape. The Essex combines the vibrancy of urban living with the tranquility of nature, making it a sought-after residence in the Lakeside neighborhood.

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Neighborhood

Located directly across the bay from San Francisco, Downtown Oakland extends from 12th Street north to Grand Avenue. It includes Lincoln University, several bank headquarters, a variety of restaurants, shops, and theaters. The historic Fox Theater and the art deco Paramount Theatre both offer live performances. Sports fans head to the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to cheer on the NFL's Oakland Raiders and to the Oracle Arena to cheer the NBA's Golden State Warriors.

Oakland's "main street" is Broadway, which extends from 8th Street to 17th Street. The neighborhood's history dates back to the 1850s, and the downtown area is home to some of the nation's finest Art Deco architecture. Some places to visit include the Pardee Home (built in1868), the Rotunda Building, and the African American Museum and Library.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Lincoln University, Oakland	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Samuel Merritt University	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Laney College	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
College of Alameda	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi

1 Lakeside Dr Unit 1609 is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Lincoln University, Oakland. It is also near Laney College and Samuel Merritt University.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Oakland include Lake Merritt Station, located 0.5 mile from 1 Lakeside Dr Unit 1609. 1 Lakeside Dr Unit 1609 is near Metro Oakland International, located 9.3 miles or 14 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 22.7 miles or 36 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Lake Merritt Station	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
19Th Street Oakland	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
12Th Street / Oakland City Center	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
West Oakland	Drive:	5 min	2.5 mi
Macarthur	Drive:	8 min	4.7 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Oakland	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Emeryville	Drive:	9 min	4.9 mi
Berkeley Amtrak	Drive:	10 min	6.5 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound	Drive:	18 min	10.3 mi
Bayshore Caltrain Station Southbound	Drive:	25 min	14.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Metro Oakland International	Drive:	14 min	9.3 mi
San Francisco International	Drive:	36 min	22.7 mi

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

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Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1 Lakeside Dr Unit 1609.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Merritt Shopping Center	Drive:	2 min	1.2 mi

1 Lakeside Dr Unit 1609 has 1 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 2-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Oakland Museum of California	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Lakeside Park Garden Center	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
Lakeside Park	Drive:	2 min	1.1 mi
Rotary Nature Center	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi

1 Lakeside Dr Unit 1609 has 5 parks within 1.2 miles, including Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Oakland Museum of California, and Lakeside Park Garden Center.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Highland Hospital	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi

1 Lakeside Dr Unit 1609 has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center which is 1.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda	Drive:	10 min	4.2 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station San Francisco	Drive:	11 min	4.4 mi
Oakland Army Base	Drive:	11 min	4.6 mi

1 Lakeside Dr Unit 1609 has 3 military bases within 4.6 miles, the nearest is Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda which is 4.2 miles away and a 10 minute drive.