The Sierra Condos for Sale — 311 Oak Street, Oakland
The Sierra is a 224-unit luxury condominium high-rise at 311 Oak Street in Oakland’s Jack London Square neighborhood, completed in 2003 and designed by architect Kava Massih. The building includes full-service amenities, street-level live/work lofts, and residences with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Oakland Estuary, city skyline, and San Francisco Bay Bridge. Bruce Wagg is a Jack London Square condo specialist serving buyers and sellers at The Sierra and throughout Oakland’s waterfront neighborhoods.
311 Oak Condominiums For Sale
About The Sierra — 311 Oak Street
The Sierra at 311 Oak Street is one of Oakland’s original luxury condominium high-rises, completed in 2003 and designed by Kava Massih Architects. The building has 224 residences plus street-level live/work lofts. Select units feature double-height ceilings, spiral staircases, and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Oakland Estuary, Bay Bridge, and city skyline. Building amenities include a lap pool, front desk concierge, fitness center, communal outdoor deck with BBQ areas, entertainment and game room, business center, and secure designated parking.
Floor Plans and Interiors
The Sierra offers a range of floor plan configurations across its 224 units, including conventional flat layouts and live/work loft configurations at street level. Select residences include double-height ceilings and spiral staircases. Floor-to-ceiling windows are standard in most units, with Estuary and Bay Bridge views available on upper floors. Buyers should confirm square footage, HOA fees, parking assignment, and rental restrictions through the disclosure package.
Location and Transit
The Sierra sits in Oakland’s Jack London Square waterfront district, with walkable access to waterfront dining, breweries, wineries, nightlife, and the Estuary path. The San Francisco Ferry terminal is within walking distance, providing direct service to the Ferry Building. Amtrak, AC Transit, Lake Merritt BART, and I-880 provide regional access throughout the Bay Area. The Uptown Oakland arts and dining corridor is minutes away by foot or bike. For buyers evaluating Jack London Square condos, The Sierra offers one of the most comprehensive amenity and transit profiles in the neighborhood.
Who Buys at The Sierra
The Sierra attracts SF ferry commuters who want full-service building amenities, buyers upgrading from smaller Oakland mid-rises, and buyers seeking a lap pool and concierge building at a price point below comparable San Francisco high-rises. The building’s 224-unit count and established 2003 HOA provide a stable reserve fund history that more recently completed buildings cannot yet match.
Frequently Asked Questions — The Sierra at 311 Oak Street
What is The Sierra at 311 Oak Street in Oakland?
The Sierra is a 224-unit luxury condominium high-rise at 311 Oak Street in Oakland’s Jack London Square, completed in 2003 and designed by Kava Massih Architects. The building offers full-service amenities including a lap pool, concierge, and fitness center, with residences featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and Estuary and Bay Bridge views.
Where is The Sierra located?
The Sierra is at 311 Oak Street in Jack London Square, Oakland, within walking distance of the San Francisco Ferry terminal, waterfront dining, and the Estuary path. Lake Merritt BART, Amtrak, and I-880 are all easily accessible.
How many units does The Sierra have?
The Sierra has 224 residential units plus street-level live/work lofts. It is one of the larger luxury condominium buildings in Jack London Square and one of the earliest high-rise residential buildings completed in Oakland’s waterfront district.
What amenities does The Sierra offer?
The Sierra amenities include a lap pool, front desk concierge, fitness center, communal outdoor deck with BBQ areas, entertainment and game room, business center, and secure designated parking.
Is The Sierra FHA or VA approved?
FHA and VA approval status changes over time and must be verified at the time of purchase. Contact Bruce Wagg at (669) 202-7777 for current eligibility before submitting an offer at The Sierra.
How does The Sierra compare to other Jack London Square condo buildings?
The Sierra is the largest and most amenity-rich high-rise in Jack London Square, with a lap pool and full concierge service that most competing buildings do not offer. Its 2003 completion date means an established HOA with a longer reserve fund history than newer buildings in the neighborhood.
Work With a Jack London Square Condo Specialist
Bruce Wagg is a licensed Oakland real estate agent with building-specific knowledge of The Sierra at 311 Oak Street, including HOA history, floor plan performance, and recent sale comparables. Bruce Wagg serves buyers and sellers at The Sierra and throughout Jack London Square and the broader Oakland condo market.