438 W Grand Ave #523, Oakland, CA 94612, USA


Property Overview:

Unit 523 in the Broadway Grand building is a unique condominium in downtown Oakland, CA. Selected directly from the developer by Susie and Ellen, this light-filled home stands out for its charm and functionality. The unit features a bedroom with a window seat, a private balcony overlooking a landscaped courtyard, and a custom-built media center by Jason Lees Designs. Additional amenities include recessed lighting, in-unit laundry, and a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and custom wardrobe system.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Prime Downtown Location:
    • 99 WalkScore® — steps to BART, dining, bars, coffee shops, and Oakland’s vibrant art scene.
  • Local Favorites:
    • Y gym
    • Lake Merritt for walks
    • Sweet Bar Cafe and Farley’s East
    • Drake’s Dealership firepits

Property Features:

  • Light-filled rooms with a softer, inviting ambiance
  • Bedroom with a charming window seat
  • Private balcony overlooking a landscaped courtyard
  • Custom-built media center by Jason Lees Designs
  • Recessed lighting throughout
  • In-unit laundry
  • Primary bedroom with walk-in closet and custom wardrobe system
  • Modern building amenities for today’s lifestyle

Lifestyle & Community:

  • Enjoyed by owners for 17 years:
    • Lunches on the balcony watching hummingbirds
    • Fresh air and breeze from the patio door
    • Cat sunbathing on the balcony
    • Strolling through the lively neighborhood
  • Ideal for urban living with access to culture, dining, and recreation

Price and Status History

date type price
2025-02-21 For Sale 599000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
HARRIS DRY CLEANERS 2801 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Oakland, CA 94609, USA N N NF 0 CA0000080309 0.48
PG&E GAS PLANT OAKLAND 601 2 1ST BET JEFFERSON & MARKET, Market Street, Oakland, CA 94607, USA N N NF 0 CAD981415169 0.64
CAL TECH METAL FINISHERS INC 841 31st Street, Oakland, CA 94608-4301, USA N N RO 0 CAD040014342 0.74
LAKESIDE NON-FERROUS METALS CORP 4122 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94621, USA N N NF 0 CAD028797561 0.89
PG&E GAS PLANT OAKLAND 601 2A FIRST & WASHINGTON, Washington Street, Oakland, CA 94607, USA N N NF 0 CAD981416191 0.91

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
NATIONAL AIRMOTIVE CORP 7200 LOCKHEED ST, Oakland, CA 946214504, USA 7 1992 N/A 94603NTNLR7200L 0.55
SAFEWAY STORES INC, ICE CREAM PLANT 2240 Filbert Street, Oakland, CA 94607-2902, USA 2 1989 N/A 94607SFWYS2240F 0.74

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
SATURN OF OAKLAND 2355 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612-2485, USA OPR: Operating 0.13
SEARS ROEBUCK 1955 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612-2205, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.21
JOHNSON PLATING WORKS INC 2526 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612-1712, USA 0.22
BROADWAY MOTORS-FORD 2560 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612-3120, USA OPR: Operating 0.24
OAKLAND ICE CENTER 519 18th Street, Oakland, CA 94612-1511, USA OPR: Operating 0.37
OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Oakland, CA 99999, USA OPR: Operating 0.55
BAY DISTRIBUTOR CO., INC 2915 Market Street, Oakland, CA 94608-4541, USA OPR: Operating 0.76

Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 2
AE 0 0 0 1
AH 0 0 1 0
AO 0 0 0 4
VE 0 0 0 0

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 0 1
North Hayward San Leandro 0 0 0
South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0
South Hayward San Leandro 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 1 4

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

hour_of_day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
0 46 NaN 56 NaN 55 NaN NaN
1 45 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN 37
2 NaN NaN 58 NaN NaN 58 47
3 51 NaN NaN 50 32 NaN 48
4 48 NaN 52 NaN NaN NaN 52
5 40 NaN NaN 32 NaN 37 59
6 47 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
7 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN 44
8 NaN NaN 41 NaN NaN NaN 51
9 55 NaN 43 49 NaN NaN NaN
10 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
11 NaN NaN NaN 32 39 NaN NaN
12 NaN 49 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
13 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
14 NaN NaN 53 NaN 53 NaN 29
15 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
16 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN
17 NaN NaN NaN 36 40 NaN NaN
18 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN 53
19 NaN NaN NaN NaN 51 NaN NaN
20 55 35 NaN NaN 47 NaN NaN
21 NaN NaN NaN 36 NaN NaN 55
22 NaN NaN NaN NaN 53 NaN NaN
23 60 NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN NaN

Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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