6363 Christie Ave #717
Higher is a better buy. 50 is "priced about right for what it is". The last step curves the raw advantage onto 0–100, so points stop being one-for-one at the extremes.
💵What this unit actually costs per month
32% of that payment is not the mortgage. The HOA fee alone is $50,460 over five years — money that buys you no equity. A calculator that defaulted the fee to zero would have quoted you $4,023.
Not FHA-approved. No 3.5%-down FHA financing on this unit, so the realistic floor is a 5%-down conventional loan ($30,000). Common for small associations and not a defect on its own, but it does remove FHA buyers from your resale pool.
Minimum realistic down payment here: 5% · verify on HUD's lookup
Rate is the Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year average for the week of 2026-10-08 — a national survey figure, not a quote. Tax, insurance and closing costs are estimates; your own Loan Estimate is the real number.
This building's HOA fees
✅ Fairly steady · +4.4%/yrReconstructed from 101 units of recorded sales at 6363 Christie Ave — every recorded sale carries its HOA fee and date. No listing site shows this.
These dues have held relatively steady (about +4.4%/yr over 5 years across 101 units) — a good sign. Only the reserve study confirms the building is keeping up with its big-ticket repairs.
🏢 Get this building's full reserve & assessment report — free →✅ Positives
- On market 205 days → strong negotiating leverage
- Upper floor (fl 7)
- In-unit W/D
- Garage parking
⚠️ Cons
- HOA $841/mo
- Photos look dim — verify light in person
🚩 Red flags
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Price history (this unit)
- Oct 30, 1985 — Sold (Public Records) $185,000
Description
SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION. Iconic 27 Story Emeryville Condo Community. Landmark PACIFIC PARK PLAZA Building. Rare 7th.floor West corner unit with sweeping San Francisco and Main Bay views stretching to the Golden Gate. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1144 sq.ft. Building amenities include: Tennis Court, Equipped Fitness Center, Pool & Spa and Club House overlooking the Bay. One Covered Parking Stall + one Open Pkng. A true "DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH", is ready for a Full Remodel - an exceptional chance to design and customize to your exact taste while capturing significant upside value.