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8 Commodore Dr Unit C359 — 1 bd condo for sale in ZIP 94608, Emeryville
31Overpriced

8 Commodore Dr Unit C359

ZIP 94608, Emeryville, CA · 94608
$415,000 13% above mkt
1 bd · 1 ba · 731 sqft · $568/sf
HOA $752/mo · 🏢 fee history ↓ · 33 days on market · built 1973
⚠️ HOA trap
⚖️ Adjusted valueOverpricedasking is +13% over fair value
Model fair value · 59 sold comps · ±9%$377,884
vs model fair value · size · beds/baths · age · HOA · location+10%
Condition · Avg / verify in person0
Price history · at/near its all-time high+3%
📐 How this Deal Score was built31Overpriced
Value gap · asking vs model fair value, after condition & price history−15.6
HOA burden · $752/mo = 2.17%/yr of price vs a 1.33% norm−6.8
Days on market · 33 days — not long enough to give you leverage0
Raw advantage · the three above, combined−22.4
Model confidence · moderate — ±9% typical model error across 59 sold comps. The less certain the model, the harder the gap is pulled back toward neutral×0.8
Deal Score31/100

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

$3,550/mo all-in
20% down at 7.4% (this week's 30-year average) · mortgage + tax + insurance + HOA
Mortgage principal & interest$2,299
Property tax (1.30% effective)$450
Insurance (estimate)$50
HOA dues$752
Total monthly$3,550
Rough cash to close$93,375

35% of that payment is not the mortgage. The HOA fee alone is $45,120 over five years — money that buys you no equity. A calculator that defaulted the fee to zero would have quoted you $2,798.

Financing type

Not FHA-approved. No 3.5%-down FHA financing on this unit, so the realistic floor is a 5%-down conventional loan ($20,750). 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

We haven't reconstructed a multi-year fee history for this building yet. We have one recorded fee on file ($712 in 2026), not enough for a trend yet. The listing shows $752/mo today. Upload its HOA docs and we'll build the full reserve & special-assessment report — free.

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✅ Positives
  • Garage parking
⚠️ Cons
  • 10% above model fair value
  • HOA $752/mo
🚩 Red flags
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Price history (this unit)

Trough $89,500 Jun 30, 1989Now $415,000Peak $415,000 Sep 8, 2026
Current list price is 0% below its peak · +364% above its trough.
  • Sep 8, 2026 — Listed $415,000
  • Nov 12, 2010 — Sold (MLS) $202,000
  • Aug 21, 2010 — Price Changed $210,000
  • Jul 16, 2010 — Listed $221,100
  • Mar 14, 2007 — Sold (MLS) $347,000
  • Mar 14, 2007 — Sold (Public Records) $347,000

Description

Updated Watergate 1-Bedroom w/ Water Views, Private Balcony & Versatile Bonus Space! This spacious and thoughtfully updated 1-bedroom residence offers a flexible floor plan, quality finishes, and a peaceful water view from the private balcony. The bright living room features beautiful hardwood floors and recessed lighting, while marble flooring extends through the hallway and bathroom. The dining area has been converted into a versatile bonus space, ideal for a home office, guest space, or additional living area. The well-appointed kitchen features updated wood cabinetry, beautiful granite countertops, and a microwave conveniently installed above the oven to maximize counter and cabinet…

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