Stylish mid-century living in the heart of Adams Point! Unit 503 in the coveted Van Buren Tower offers a rare blend of timeless design and thoughtful updates, just blocks from Lake Merritt. This light-filled 1BD/1BA condo features white-oak parquet flooring throughout, floor-to-ceiling windows, and peaceful views of the Oakland/Berkeley Hills. The kitchen boasts new stainless steel appliances, warm butcher block counters, a breakfast bar, and generous cabinetry perfect for everyday cooking or entertaining. The spacious bedroom includes upgraded closet doors and private balcony access, ideal for morning coffee or evening unwinding. Enjoy modern conveniences like coded elevator access, gated garage parking, EV charging, app-enabled laundry, locked storage, and secure bike parking. Pet-friendly, too! Just minutes from Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Grand Lake Kitchen, Lake Chalet, the farmers market, and local transit options including BART and Transbay buses. A true gem in one of Oaklands most walkable, connected, and vibrant neighborhoods. Open Saturday and Sunday 2:00 - 4:30pm!
Property Features
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Elevator
- Breakfast Bar
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Window Features: Window Coverings
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Electric Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Refrigerator
- Self Cleaning Oven
- Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Common Area, Coin Operated
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Electric
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Description: Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen
Exterior and Lot Features
- Garden/Play
- Fencing: Fenced
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Converted Garage, Int Access From Garage, Secured, Assigned, Space Per Unit - 1, Below Building Parking, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.4
- Lot Size Square Feet: 17192
Manufactured and Mobile Info
Home Features
- View: Hills
- Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Gated
- Association Fee: 588
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Common Hot Water, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Reserves, Trash, Water/Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 588
- Association Name: VAN BUREN TOWER
- Association Phone: 8003418940
- Pets Allowed: Yes, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
Multi-Unit Info
- Number of Units In Community: 68
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Alameda
- Directions: Grand Ave. > Lee St.
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: ADAMS POINT
- Parcel Number: 1077465
- Subdivision: ADAMS POINT
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 684
- Year Built: 1965
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 684
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Building Name: Vanburen Tower
- Construction Materials: Concrete, Steel, Glass
- Entry Level: 5
- Levels: One
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 60
- Property Condition: Existing
- Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
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