Condo steals in Grand Lake, Oakland
7 condos for sale in Grand Lake ($225,000–$444,000), each given a Deal Score vs. recent Oakland sold comps. 1 is priced below market — sorted best deal first.
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.
✅ Positives
- Cheapest entry price of all 24
- Upper floor
- On market 204 days → motivated seller, room to negotiate
⚠️ Cons
- Tiny (546 sf)
- $/sf only ~at market
- HOA $622/mo
🚩 Red flags
- Listed BELOW its 8/2025 sale ($265k) → value eroding
Price history (this unit)
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Description
This is the best kitchen you will ever find in a condo of this age. The owner installed a luxury Bertazzoni induction range and refrigerator, custom cabinets and a European style washer/dryer combo. No more trips to the laundry room. It is a small space packed with great features. The building is level-in with an elevator. The corner unit is on the 2nd floor with great light all through the day. 1 parking space in the secure garage. Easy access on and off the freeway. It is a unique property for the right buyer.
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.
✅ Positives
- 25% below model fair value
- On market 120 days → strong negotiating leverage
- Garage parking
⚠️ Cons
- Photos look dim — verify light in person
🚩 Red flags
- Back on market — a pending sale fell through (relisted Sep 22) — ask why
- Still cutting price ($289k→$265k→$249k)
- HOA $843/mo — 4.1%/yr of the price
Price history (this unit)
- Jul 15, 2026 — Price Changed $249,000
- May 7, 2026 — Price Changed $265,000
- Apr 7, 2026 — Listed $289,000
- Mar 21, 2000 — Sold (MLS) $110,000
- Mar 1, 2000 — Listed $110,000
Description
Discover this exceptionally well-located Lakeshore condo, offering both comfort and convenience in one of the area’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Ideally situated between the lively Lakeshore Avenue and Grand Avenue districts, this home places you in the heart of a walkable community filled with charming shops, diverse restaurants, cozy cafés, banks, grocery markets, retail options, and excellent public transportation. Truly a rare and desirable location. This spacious one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit has been thoughtfully upgraded throughout. The beautifully refreshed kitchen features new…
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.
✅ Positives
- 26% below model fair value
⚠️ Cons
- Ground floor
- Photos look dim — verify light in person
🚩 Red flags
- HOA $860/mo — 3.9%/yr of the price
Price history (this unit)
- Oct 7, 2026 — Listed $265,000
Description
Open 10/11 Sun 2-4p. Discover urban living at its best in this spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo in the desirable Lakeshore/Grand neighborhood. Bright and inviting, this pool facing home features floor to ceiling windows, updated flooring and an open layout that fills the space with natural light. Step outside to your private deck, the perfect spot to enjoy morning coffee, dine al fresco or relax overlooking the pool. The well designed kitchen offers quartz countertops and ample cabinetry, while the generously sized bedroom provides plenty of closet space. Enjoy the convenience and security of…
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.
✅ Positives
- Low sticker
⚠️ Cons
- Smallest tier (564 sf)
- Ground floor
🚩 Red flags
- 28% above comps on $/sf
- HOA $690/mo
- Ground-floor security/privacy
Price history (this unit)
- Sep 1, 2026 — Listed $289,900
- Aug 25, 2020 — Sold (MLS) $435,000
- Aug 25, 2020 — Sold (MLS) $435,000
- Aug 25, 2020 — Sold (Public Records) $435,000
- Jul 14, 2020 — Price Changed $439,000
- May 4, 2020 — Listed $449,000
Description
Turnkey Grand Lake Living with Views & Parking. Fully remodeled and highly walkable, this exceptional Grand Lake condo features an open kitchen with premium butcher block counter, stainless steel appliances, modern track lighting, and a stylish backsplash. Enjoy luxury vinyl flooring throughout and relax on your massive private balcony overlooking panoramic neighborhood vistas. Includes coveted deeded parking and additional private storage. Walk to your favorite Grand Lake cafes, boutiques, and daily conveniences in minutes.
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.
✅ Positives
- Cheapest of 9 tracked in Lake Merritt
- 14% below model fair value
- On market 67 days → some leverage
- Upper floor (fl 5)
⚠️ Cons
- HOA $690/mo
- Older building (1971)
- Photos look dim — verify light in person
🚩 Red flags
- HOA rising ~8%/yr in this building ($507/mo in 2022 → $690)
Price history (this unit)
- Aug 5, 2026 — Listed $305,000
- May 8, 2025 — Rental Removed $1,695
- May 2, 2025 — Listed for Rent $1,695
- Mar 14, 2024 — Rental Removed $1,695
- Feb 25, 2024 — Rental Removed $1,695
- Feb 2, 2024 — Price Changed $1,695
Description
Welcome home to the desirable Jean Terrace community in Oakland's Lake Merritt District. A 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 622 sf, move in ready home offering a well designed floor plan, with the most serene neighborhood and city views. The interior of the home features a stylishly updated kitchen with granite countertops and updated appliances, complemented by engineered hardwood flooring, mirrored closet doors, and updated finishes. Community residents enjoy resort style amenities, including an in ground pool, relaxing sauna, secure gated entry and secure below building gated parking. Perfectly…
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.
✅ Positives
- Low sticker
⚠️ Cons
- Smallest tier (564 sf)
- Ground floor
🚩 Red flags
- 28% above comps on $/sf
- HOA $690/mo
- Ground-floor security/privacy
Price history (this unit)
- Jul 10, 2026 — Listed $350,000
- Sep 19, 2000 — Sold (Public Records) $187,000
- Feb 1, 1990 — Sold (Public Records) $76,000
- Mar 25, 1988 — Sold (Public Records) $45,000
Description
Comfort, Convenience, and Location! Discover the wonderful blend of comfort, convenience, and vibrant neighborhood living in this freshly painted third-floor condominium just steps from the iconic Morcom Rose Garden. Filled with natural light, the open-concept floor plan features engineered wood flooring, an efficient all-electric kitchen with granite countertops, an expansive floor-to-ceiling hall closet, and a spacious private balcony accessed through a large dual-pane sliding door—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The thoughtfully oriented carpeted bedroom enjoys a generous closet, and…
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.
✅ Positives
- Top floor — no one above (quiet, light)
- Low HOA (1.4%/yr)
- Nice glassed lobby, wood-burning fireplace + balcony
⚠️ Cons
- Smallish (643 sf)
- Dated common areas (carpeted corridors)
🚩 Red flags
- WORST $/sf of all 24 (76% above comps)
- Hero photo flagged "Digitally Altered"
Price history (this unit)
- Sep 15, 2026 — Listed $444,000
- Nov 3, 2017 — Sold (MLS) $495,000
- Nov 3, 2017 — Sold (Public Records) $495,000
- Sep 22, 2017 — Listed $449,000
- Jun 23, 2015 — Sold (MLS) $450,000
- Jun 23, 2015 — Sold (Public Records) $450,000
Description
Welcome to this cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo just 0.4 miles from Lake Merritt. Featuring an open floor plan, private balcony, and rooftop deck with spectacular 360-degree views of Lake Merritt, the Oakland Hills, Grand Lake Theatre sign, and cityscape. With a 99/100 Walk Score, Lake Merritt, Grand Lake Farmers Market, Grand Lake Theatre, Trader Joe’s, restaurants, coffee, and shops are all within easy walking distance. I-580 and Downtown Oakland are nearby, with convenient access to BART. Includes one garage parking space plus street parking.
| Price ↕ | Deal ↕ | Address ↕ | Bd ↕ | Ba ↕ | SqFt ↕ | $/sf ↕ | Vs mkt ↕ | Value (cond.-adj) ↕ | Fl ↕ | HOA ↕ | HOA% ↕ | Built ↕ | DOM ↕ | Rent ↕ | 🚉 BART mi ↕ | ☀️ Photo light ↕ | Trough→Now→Peak ↕ | ✅ Positives ↕ | 🚩 Flags & cons ↕ |
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| $225,000 | 74 | 455 Crescent St #202 | 1 | 1 | 768 | $293 | 38% below mkt | Undervalued | 2 | $653 | 3.5% | 1968 | 18 | $2,173 | 1.1 mi | 🌥️ Dim | — |
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| $249,000 | 63 | 811 York St #237 | 1 | 1 | 652 | $382 | 25% below mkt | Undervalued | 2 | $843 | 4.1% | 1975 | 120 | $2,066 | 1.4 mi | 🌥️ Dim | -14% pk · +126% tr |
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| $265,000 | 57 | 811 York St #136 | 1 | 1 | 742 | $357 | 26% below mkt | Undervalued | 1 | $860 | 3.9% | 1975 | 4 | $2,152 | 1.4 mi | 🌥️ Dim | — 1 event |
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| $279,900 | 56 | 551 Jean St #410 | 1 | 1 | 622 | $450 | 16% below mkt | Undervalued | 4 | $690 | 3% | 1971 | 40 | $2,030 | 1.3 mi | 🌥️ Dim | -39% pk · +0% tr |
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| $305,000 | 55 | 555 Jean St #528 | 1 | 1 | 622 | $490 | ~at market (-11%) | Fairly priced | 5 | $690 | 2.7% | 1971 | 67 | $2,030 | 1.2 mi | 🌥️ Dim | 0% pk · +369% tr |
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| $320,000 | 42 | 551 Jean St #309 | 1 | 1 | 676 | $473 | ~at market (-1%) | Fairly priced | 3 | $782 | 2.9% | 1971 | 93 | $2,093 | 1.3 mi | 🌤️ Average | -9% pk · +321% tr |
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| $444,000 | 17 | 427 Lagunitas Ave #305 | 1 | 1 | 643 | $691 | 34% above mkt | Overpriced | 3 | $581 | 1.6% | 1967 | 26 | $2,058 | 1 mi | ☀️ Bright | -10% pk · +583% tr |
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