Van Buren Tower Condos for Sale | Oakland

Q: What is Van Buren Tower in Oakland?

Van Buren Tower is a 13-story, 68-unit mid-century condominium building at 320 Lee Street in Oakland's Adams Point neighborhood, completed in 1965 and designed by Michel Andre Marx and Associates. It is one of Adams Point's tallest buildings and sits one block from Lake Merritt.

Q: What are the units like at Van Buren Tower?

Units feature floor-to-ceiling windows delivering views of Lake Merritt, the Oakland skyline, the East Bay Hills, and San Francisco Bay. Layouts range from one-bedroom condos of approximately 730 square feet to two-bedroom homes of over 1,000 square feet and three-bedroom units up to approximately 1,700 square feet. Parquet hardwood floors, private balconies, and open-concept living areas are common features.

Q: What amenities does Van Buren Tower offer?

Amenities include gated underground parking with assigned spaces, keyed elevators, app-based laundry facilities, outdoor terraces, locked storage, gated bike storage, and EV charging stations. The building is pet-friendly. Two underground garage levels provide secure parking for residents.

Q: Where is Van Buren Tower located?

320 Lee Street is in Oakland's Adams Point neighborhood, one block from Lake Merritt. The Grand Lake Farmers Market, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and the Grand Lake Theater are all within walking distance. I-580, BART, and transbay bus lines are all accessible within minutes.

Q: How does Van Buren Tower compare to other Adams Point buildings?

Van Buren Tower shares its mid-century architectural DNA with Lakeside Regency Plaza, also designed by the Marx firm. It is generally priced somewhat below comparable lakefront high-rises given its one-block remove from the water. Park Bellevue Tower and the Adams Point area generally offer comparable neighborhood access at a range of price points.

Van Buren Tower, at 320 Lee Street in Oakland’s Adams Point neighborhood, is a 13-story, 68-unit mid-century condominium completed in 1965 and designed by Michel Andre Marx and Associates — the same firm that designed Lakeside Regency Plaza. One block from Lake Merritt, with floor-to-ceiling windows delivering panoramic views of the lake, the Oakland Hills, and San Francisco Bay, it is one of Adams Point’s most distinctive mid-century residential buildings.

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Architecture and Units

The building’s design maximizes its hilltop Adams Point setting with floor-to-ceiling windows across all unit types. Parquet hardwood floors, private balconies, and open-concept living areas connect directly to the view in most floor plans. Unit sizes range from one-bedroom condos of approximately 730 square feet to two-bedroom homes of 1,000 to 1,540 square feet and three-bedroom units approaching 1,700 square feet. Many units have been significantly renovated with updated kitchens, baths, and finishes while retaining their mid-century character.

Amenities

The building offers gated underground parking with two levels and assigned spaces, keyed and coded elevators, app-based community laundry facilities, outdoor terraces, locked individual storage units, gated bike storage, and EV charging stations. Van Buren Tower is pet-friendly.

Location

320 Lee Street sits one block from Lake Merritt’s Lakeside Park, in the middle of Adams Point’s walkable corridor. The Grand Lake Farmers Market, Grand Lake Theater, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and a concentration of restaurants on Grand Avenue and Lakeshore Avenue are all within walking distance. I-580 is minutes away for freeway commuters. AC Transit and transbay bus routes provide transit access without requiring BART.

Pricing

Recent sales at Van Buren Tower have ranged from approximately $300,000 for entry-level one-bedroom units to $635,000 for well-positioned two-bedroom homes. The building offers one of Adams Point’s most accessible entry points for mid-century high-rise living within walking distance of Lake Merritt.

Frequently Asked Questions: Van Buren Tower

What is Van Buren Tower in Oakland?

A 13-story, 68-unit mid-century condominium at 320 Lee Street in Adams Point, completed in 1965 and designed by Michel Andre Marx and Associates. One block from Lake Merritt, it is one of Adams Point’s tallest and most distinctive residential buildings.

What are the units like at Van Buren Tower?

Floor-to-ceiling windows, parquet hardwood floors, private balconies, and Lake Merritt or skyline views. One-bedroom homes from approximately 730 square feet; two-bedrooms from 1,000 to 1,540 square feet; three-bedrooms to approximately 1,700 square feet.

What amenities does Van Buren Tower offer?

Gated underground parking with two levels, keyed elevators, app-based laundry, outdoor terraces, locked storage, gated bike storage, and EV charging stations. Pet-friendly building.

Where is Van Buren Tower located?

At 320 Lee Street in Adams Point, one block from Lake Merritt. Walkable to the Grand Lake Farmers Market, Grand Lake Theater, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Grand Avenue dining. I-580 accessible within minutes.

What are prices like at Van Buren Tower?

Recent sales range from approximately $300,000 for one-bedroom units to $635,000 for larger two-bedroom homes. One of Adams Point’s more accessible mid-century high-rise options.

How does Van Buren Tower compare to other Adams Point buildings?

Shares mid-century DNA with Lakeside Regency Plaza, also by the Marx firm. Generally priced somewhat below direct lakefront buildings given its one-block remove from the water. Other Oakland condos in Adams Point offer a range of alternatives.

Work With a Local Oakland Real Estate Expert

Van Buren Tower’s floor-by-floor view variation and range of unit configurations reward buyers who understand the building’s layout. Bruce Wagg works throughout Oakland’s Adams Point and Lake Merritt condo market. Learn more about Bruce Wagg.

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