8 Orchids is a luxury high rise built in 2008 in the heart of downtown Oakland, located right next to Jack London Square. It boasts a soaring 20 ft. high ceiling entry lobby, media center, tranquil courtyard and rooftop garden that offers expansive views of metropolitan Oakland and the Bay. This spacious 1 bed 1 bath is located on the 5th floor facing the quiet center courtyard. This unit features high ceilings, fresh interior paint, new upgraded carpeting and centralized A/C. Kitchen has granite countertops, tile floors, gas cooktop range and all stainless steel appliances. Convenient in-unit washer and dryer. Secured key fob building entry and 1 assigned gated garage parking. Only about 15 minutes to S.F.
CondoProperty Type
2008Year Built
905 sq ftLot Size
$386Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Helen Kwong•DRE #01791410• Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Bought with Vivie Feng•DRE #01711724• Calnet Real Estate Solutions Inc
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40796651
Oct 24, 2017
Sold
$500,000
$552/sq ft
Sep 18, 2017
Pending
—
Sep 11, 2017
Listed
$488,000
$539/sq ft
8 Orchids is a luxury high rise built in 2008 in the heart of downtown Oakland, located right next to Jack London Square. It boasts a soaring 20 ft. high ceiling entry lobby, media center, tranquil courtyard and rooftop garden that offers expansive views of metropolitan Oakland and the Bay. This spacious 1 bed 1 bath is located on the 5th floor facing the quiet center courtyard. This unit features high ceilings, fresh interior paint, new upgraded carpeting and centralized A/C. Kitchen has granite countertops, tile floors, gas cooktop range and all stainless steel appliances. Convenient in-unit washer and dryer. Secured key fob building entry and 1 assigned gated garage parking. Only about 15 minutes to S.F.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,528 (+3.9%)
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
2024
$9,170 (−4.2%)
$170,671 + $398,233
$568,904
2023
$9,577 (+2.9%)
$167,325 + $390,425
$557,750
2022
$9,310 (+4.8%)
$160,828 + $375,266
$536,094
2021
$8,883 (+1.1%)
$160,828 + $375,266
$536,094
2020
$8,789 (+4.1%)
$157,675 + $367,909
$525,584
2019
$8,445 (+2.0%)
$156,060 + $364,140
$520,200
2018
$8,277 (+39.0%)
$153,000 + $357,000
$510,000
2017
$5,955 (+4.1%)
$108,647 + $253,509
$362,156
2016
$5,722 (+0.5%)
$108,647 + $253,509
$362,156
2015
$5,691 (+2.8%)
$106,516 + $248,539
$355,055
2014
$5,535 (+13.5%)
$99,000 + $231,000
$330,000
2013
$4,875 (+10.5%)
$99,000 + $231,000
$330,000
2012
$4,412 (−5.3%)
$85,500 + $199,500
$285,000
2011
$4,657 (−7.6%)
$78,000 + $182,000
$260,000
2010
$5,037 (−1.8%)
$82,200 + $191,800
$274,000
2009
$5,130 (+44.6%)
$94,500 + $220,500
$315,000
2008
$3,549
$94,500 + $220,500
$315,000
Tax history for 423 7th St #511
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,528 (+3.9%)
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
2024
$9,170 (−4.2%)
$170,671 + $398,233
$568,904
2023
$9,577 (+2.9%)
$167,325 + $390,425
$557,750
2022
$9,310 (+4.8%)
$160,828 + $375,266
$536,094
2021
$8,883 (+1.1%)
$160,828 + $375,266
$536,094
2020
$8,789 (+4.1%)
$157,675 + $367,909
$525,584
2019
$8,445 (+2.0%)
$156,060 + $364,140
$520,200
2018
$8,277 (+39.0%)
$153,000 + $357,000
$510,000
2017
$5,955 (+4.1%)
$108,647 + $253,509
$362,156
2016
$5,722 (+0.5%)
$108,647 + $253,509
$362,156
2015
$5,691 (+2.8%)
$106,516 + $248,539
$355,055
2014
$5,535 (+13.5%)
$99,000 + $231,000
$330,000
2013
$4,875 (+10.5%)
$99,000 + $231,000
$330,000
2012
$4,412 (−5.3%)
$85,500 + $199,500
$285,000
2011
$4,657 (−7.6%)
$78,000 + $182,000
$260,000
2010
$5,037 (−1.8%)
$82,200 + $191,800
$274,000
2009
$5,130 (+44.6%)
$94,500 + $220,500
$315,000
2008
$3,549
$94,500 + $220,500
$315,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
9
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
2008
Sq. Ft.
905
Year built
2008
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Alameda County
APN
001 023901100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
D-DT-CX
S-13
DOWNTOWN OAKLAND SPECIFIC PLAN
LAKE MERRITT BART STATION AREA PLAN
Downtown District Mixed Commercial Zone
The intent of the D-DT-CX Zone is to designate areas of downtown appropriate for a wide range of residential, commercial, and compatible service and production activities.
Zone overlays
Affordable Housing Combining Zone Regulations
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Bed & breakfast
Research & development
Fire house
Police station
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Space Per Unit - 1, Below Building Parking
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Elevator, No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed