260 Brooklyn Basin Way #471 · Oakland, CA 94606

$292,900

1 bd · 1.0 ba · 550 sqft · Condo · 48 Days on market

Built 2023 Good condition Garage $533/sqft · 8% below area Est $320k · 8% under $535/mo HOA · 23% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the F grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• ARV discount +11.3/15.0
• Cash flow +4.6/30.0
• Condition / age +4.0/5.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• Rent growth +3.0/5.0
• Schools +3.0/10.0
• 1% rule +2.9/10.0
• DSCR +0.0/10.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Experience the momentum at Caspian Brooklyn Basin, currently the fastest selling new condominium community in Oakland. This stunning JR 1-bedroom residence with a separate sleeping area, closet, and sliding door offers approximately 550 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living along Oakland’s dynamic waterfront. Buyer demand has been strong, creating a limited opportunity to own in one of the Bay Area’s most exciting new residential communities.

Key facts

• Quartz countertops
• Fitness center
• Modern cabinetry

Tags

• SEPARATE SLEEPING AREA
• OPEN-CONCEPT LAYOUT
• QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS
• MODERN CABINETRY
• IN-UNIT WASHER AND DRYER
• FITNESS CENTER

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 1-bed/1.0-bath condo listed at $293k. Condition is rated good.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-740 ($-9k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $186k (36.5% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $230k (21.4% below list).
• Recommended offer: $186k (36.5% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.
• Cap rate 3.3% vs local median 2.5% in Oakland — meaningfully above typical; check what's discounted (condition, days-on-market, listing class) to confirm the premium yield is real.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 71/100 on livability (#224 in CA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, employment A+; Watch: crime F, cost of living F.
• Oakland Unified (urban): math 27% / reading 33% proficiency, ranked #1,007 of 1,400 in CA (top 72%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 68% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Zoned schools: Franklin Elementary (496 students, 94% FRL); Westlake Middle (314 students, 87% FRL); Oakland High (1,531 students, 88% FRL) — zoned schools average 89% FRL vs 68% district-wide (21 pts higher); higher-poverty schools than district average — tighter screening recommended.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.9%/yr); 157 active listings in the ZIP; 40 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 42d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 58% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; 1,742 units permitted in Alameda County in 2024 (856 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 38% of the median local income ($72k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $9k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Alameda County population projected at +34% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 48 days — a 3% lower offer ($284k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: HOA is 23% of rent.

Recommended offer $185,867 (36.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 48 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 37% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
7. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
10. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.79% ✗
• Cap rate: 3.26%
• Cash-on-cash: -10.82%
• DSCR: 0.52
• GRM: 10.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $319,642
• List price: $292,900
• Delta: -8.37%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
260 Brooklyn Basin Way #452	0.00mi	1/1.0	550 (0%)	0mo	$280,900	$511	100
260 Brooklyn Basin Way #525	0.00mi	1/1.0	550 (0%)	0mo	$297,900	$542	100
260 Brooklyn Basin Way #550	0.00mi	1/1.0	550 (0%)	1mo	$274,900	$500	99
260 Brooklyn Basin Way #567	0.00mi	1/1.0	499 (-9%)	1mo	$262,900	$527	84
260 Brooklyn Basin Way #424	0.00mi	1/1.0	621 (+13%)	0mo	$324,900	$523	78
260 Brooklyn Basin Way #411	0.00mi	1/1.0	621 (+13%)	0mo	$334,900	$539	78
260 Brooklyn Basin Way #409	0.00mi	1/1.0	621 (+13%)	1mo	$319,900	$515	78
989 Webster St #443	1.09mi	1/1.0	559 (+2%)	2mo	$205,000	$367	60
989 Franklin St #523	1.15mi	1/1.0	571 (+4%)	1mo	$270,000	$473	58
989 Franklin St #621	1.15mi	1/1.0	524 (-5%)	2mo	$265,000	$506	55
988 Franklin St #707	1.14mi	1/1.0	615 (+12%)	2mo	$225,000	$366	44
1 Lakeside Dr #1608	1.07mi	1/1.0	641 (+16%)	0mo	$339,000	$529	40

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 1.86% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -37.5%
• Equity multiple: -0.18×
• Total profit: $-96,822
• Equity at exit: $43,672

10-year hold

• IRR: -65.1%
• Equity multiple: -0.88×
• Total profit: $-153,972
• Equity at exit: $25,325

Cash invested: $82,012 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (CITY): 0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
• State California: 18 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+13
• County: — inherits STATE
• City Oakland: 0 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+62

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Methodology + full state rankings →

Active competition Active MLS

• For sale now: 2 active
• Median asking: $316,450 ($493/sqft)
• Median days on market: 81 d
• This list price: lowest-priced of the active set
• ARV vs active asking: +17.9% above current asking $/sqft

Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.

ZIP-level market 94606

• Rents YoY: 1.9%
• Active inventory: 157
• Price-to-rent: 10.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,303 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,536
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$366 /mo · $4,394/yr
• Insurance: −$122
• HOA: −$535
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$484
• Net cashflow: $-740

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,239

Max offer price $185,867

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-537	-5% $-638	+0% $-740	+5% $-841	+10% $-942
Rent	-10% $-922	-5% $-831	+0% $-740	+5% $-649	+10% $-558
Rate	-1.0pp $-592	-0.5pp $-665	base $-740	+0.5pp $-816	+1.0pp $-893

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $73,225
• Closing costs: $8,787
• Club membership (one-time): —
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 40 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
260 Brooklyn Basin Way Oakland, CA	2.0	1.0–2.0	915	$3,553	$3.88	12d	23	0.03mi
219 9th Ave Oakland, CA	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	898	$2,537	$2.83	9d	7	0.11mi
255 9th Ave Oakland, CA	3.0	1.0–2.5	1074	$3,143	$2.92	9d	10	0.12mi
37 8th Ave Oakland, CA	3.0	1.0–2.5	1086	$3,432	$3.16	2d	18	0.12mi
937 International Blvd Oakland, CA	2.0	1.0	726	$1,795	$2.47	93d	1	0.48mi
507 International Blvd Unit 507 Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	670	$1,800	$2.69	93d	1	0.50mi
507 International Blvd Unit 509 Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	718	$1,750	$2.44	17d	1	0.50mi
5 Embarcadero W #215 Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	668	$2,300	$3.44	73d	1	0.55mi
5 Embarcadero W #215 Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	668	$2,300	$3.44	93d	1	0.55mi
848 E 15th St Unit B Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	608	$1,825	$3.00	93d	1	0.56mi
1214 13th Ave Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	550	$1,695	$3.08	21d	1	0.56mi
1523 8th Ave Unit F Oakland, CA	2.0	1.0	650	$1,850	$2.85	73d	1	0.58mi
1537 8th Ave Apt A Oakland, CA	2.0	1.0	650	$1,850	$2.85	27d	1	0.59mi
1537 8th Ave Apt A Oakland, CA	2.0	1.0	650	$1,850	$2.85	34d	1	0.59mi
1537 8th Ave Unit B Oakland, CA	2.0	1.0	650	$1,850	$2.85	73d	1	0.59mi
414 E 15th St Oakland, CA	—	1.0	377	$1,695	$4.50	93d	1	0.61mi
1506 4th Ave Unit 7 Oakland, CA	2.0	1.0	750	$1,950	$2.60	93d	1	0.62mi
315 E 15th St Unit 315 Oakland, CA	2.0	1.0	650	$2,195	$3.38	73d	1	0.62mi
1605 8th Ave Apt 106 Oakland, CA	2.0	1.0	640	$2,000	$3.12	41d	1	0.63mi
720 Foothill Blvd Oakland, CA	2.0	1.0	750	$2,200	$2.93	71d	1	0.64mi
448 Foothill Blvd Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	675	$1,895	$2.81	73d	1	0.66mi
412 Madison St Oakland, CA	1.0–2.0	1.0	651	$2,523	$3.88	9d	12	0.67mi
180 3rd St Oakland, CA	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	1011	$3,048	$3.01	9d	17	0.70mi
71 10th St Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	607	$1,825	$3.00	9d	2	0.70mi
1715 9th Ave Unit C Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	671	$1,800	$2.68	93d	1	0.71mi
232 Foothill Blvd Unit 2 Oakland, CA	2.0	1.0	700	$2,400	$3.43	93d	1	0.72mi
434 E 17th St Unit 305 Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	600	$1,745	$2.91	48d	1	0.73mi
615 E 18th St Unit 4 Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	700	$1,995	$2.85	29d	1	0.75mi
425 E 18th St Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	432	$1,681	$3.89	51d	4	0.76mi
1125 E 18th St Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	411	$2,048	$4.98	10d	5	0.77mi
240 3rd St Oakland, CA	1.0–2.0	1.0–2.0	932	$2,386	$2.56	10d	12	0.79mi
1821 6th Ave Apt 305 Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	750	$1,950	$2.60	93d	1	0.79mi
1518 Clement Ave Alameda, CA	3.0	1.0–3.0	1108	$3,863	$3.48	2d	20	0.80mi
1844 7th Ave Oakland, CA	2.0	1.0	650	$1,824	$2.81	9d	1	0.80mi
629 E 19th St Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	600	$1,845	$3.08	32d	1	0.81mi
101 Embarcadero W Oakland, CA	2.0	1.0–2.0	815	$2,768	$3.40	9d	13	0.81mi
1836 12th Ave Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	625	$1,850	$2.96	93d	1	0.84mi
1929 9th Ave Unit 1929A Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	700	$1,695	$2.42	73d	1	0.86mi
1935 10th Ave Unit 205 Oakland, CA	1.0	1.0	600	$1,895	$3.16	39d	1	0.87mi
40 Harrison St Oakland, CA	2.0	1.0–2.0	785	$3,881	$4.94	9d	11	0.88mi

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: Monthly HOA fee ($535)Community amenities include clubhouse, fitness center, roof deck, spa/hot tub, BBQ area, game room, laundry, picnic areaHOA fee covers reserves, trash, common heating, management fee, common hot water, common area maintenance, grounds maintenance, exterior maintenance

Exterior

• Parking: Attached garage with unassigned parking spaces
• Utilities: Public waterPublic sewerElectric with solar (other solar)
• Home design: Residential condominiumNew construction (2023)
• Construction: Built in 2023
• Exterior features: Corner lot

Interior

• Kitchen: DishwasherElectric range / cooktopRefrigeratorUpdated kitchen
• Bedrooms: 2 total rooms (includes living and bedroom spaces)
• Flooring: Vinyl flooring
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Heat pump heatingHeat pump coolingNo separate air conditioning
• Interior features: ConversionElevator accessUpdated kitchenWindow coverings
• Laundry & utility: In-unit washer and dryer

HOA detail $535/mo · $6,420/yr condo

• Likely covers: water
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 22 events

1. 2026-06-29
   days on market $292,900 Active 48 DOM
2. 2026-06-28
   days on market $292,900 Active 47 DOM
3. 2026-06-27
   days on market $292,900 Active 46 DOM
4. 2026-06-26
   days on market $292,900 Active 45 DOM
5. 2026-06-24
   days on market $292,900 Active 43 DOM
6. 2026-06-22
   days on market $292,900 Active 41 DOM
7. 2026-06-21
   days on market $292,900 Active 40 DOM
8. 2026-06-18
   days on market $292,900 Active 37 DOM
9. 2026-06-17
   days on market $292,900 Active 36 DOM
10. 2026-06-16
    days on market $292,900 Active 35 DOM
11. 2026-06-15
    days on market $292,900 Active 34 DOM
12. 2026-06-13
    days on market $292,900 Active 32 DOM
13. 2026-06-13
    days on market $292,900 Active 31 DOM
14. 2026-06-09
    days on market $292,900 Active 28 DOM
15. 2026-06-08
    days on market $292,900 Active 27 DOM
16. 2026-06-07
    days on market $292,900 Active 26 DOM
17. 2026-06-04
    days on market $292,900 Active 23 DOM
18. 2026-06-03
    days on market $292,900 Active 22 DOM
19. 2026-06-02
    days on market $292,900 Active 21 DOM
20. 2026-06-01
    days on market $292,900 Active 20 DOM
21. 2026-05-31
    days on market $292,900 Active 19 DOM
22. 2026-05-12
    listed $292,900 Active 1702-char remark

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $27,638
• − Mortgage interest: −$16,407
• − Property taxes: −$4,394
• − Insurance: −$1,464
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,211
• − Management: −$2,211
• − HOA: −$6,420
• − Depreciation: −$8,521
• Taxable loss: −$13,990
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$3,358
• After-tax cash flow: $-5,519/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Condition & rehab AI · 30 photos

Good 80/100 Cosmetic rehab Est. rehab $2,750–$8,250 screening

This modern, well-maintained 1-bedroom unit in Caspian Brooklyn Basin is move-in ready and offers a great value with its contemporary finishes and open-concept layout.

Value-add opportunities

• Both landscaping — enhances curb appeal and adds value ↑
• Both interior paint — fresh paint can make a home more appealing ↑
• Both furniture — upgrading furniture can refresh the space and attract more buyers ↑

ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.

Zoned Schools

Elementary Franklin Elementary Middle Westlake Middle High Oakland High

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Oakland Unified
• NCES district ID: 0628050
• Math proficiency: 27% ▬ 0.00%
• Reading proficiency: 33% ▬ 0.00%
• Median HH income: $55,194
• Composite: 29.52/100
• National rank: #11769
• State rank: #1007 of 1400 in CA

B Composite livability gradescore 71/100

Livability — Oakland

• Score: 71/100
• State rank: #224
• US rank: #7245

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living F Crime F Employment A+ Housing B Health & safety A+ User ratings C-

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Oakland, CA
• County: Alameda County · 1,928,884 people
• City population: 385,993
• Metro: San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
• Population (ZIP): 39,966
• Household income: $72,470
• Rent vs Own: 79.8% rent · 20.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 9% of renters

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Population outlook (Alameda County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 1,928,884 people
• By 2030: 2,069,146 · +7.3%
• By 2040: 2,338,405 · +21.2%
• By 2050: 2,586,608 · +34.1%
• By 2075: 3,061,911 · +58.7%
• By 2100: 3,234,133 · +67.7%

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Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.77)
• Race & ethnicity: Asian 32% Hispanic / Latino 25% White 20% Black 16% Two or more races 10% Native American 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 15%
• Common ancestry: Italian 1% Romanian 1% Lithuanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 38% · Canada, Vietnam, China
• Languages at home: 47% English-only · Spanish 19% Chinese 14% Vietnamese 7%

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Political lean MEDSL · Alameda

• 2024 margin: Solid D (+53.6) · D 74.6% · R 21.0% · Other 4.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: -5.9pp toward R · 2008: 59.5pp · 2024: 53.6pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+53.6 2020: D+62.5 2016: D+64.4 2012: D+59.8 2008: D+59.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -798.52%
• Current HPI: 334.5111
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.86%
• Metro: San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.21%
• F500 in state: 116

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Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Technology	27	$1,492B
▸Financial Services	3	$174B
▸Retail	3	$44B
▸Insurance	3	$26B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$115B
▸Pharmaceuticals / Biotech	2	$62B

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: Monthly HOA fee ($535)Community amenities include clubhouse, fitness center, roof deck, spa/hot tub, BBQ area, game room, laundry, picnic areaHOA fee covers reserves, trash, common heating, management fee, common hot water, common area maintenance, grounds maintenance, exterior maintenance

Exterior

• Parking: Attached garage with unassigned parking spaces
• Utilities: Public waterPublic sewerElectric with solar (other solar)
• Home design: Residential condominiumNew construction (2023)
• Construction: Built in 2023
• Exterior features: Corner lot

Interior

• Kitchen: DishwasherElectric range / cooktopRefrigeratorUpdated kitchen
• Bedrooms: 2 total rooms (includes living and bedroom spaces)
• Flooring: Vinyl flooring
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Heat pump heatingHeat pump coolingNo separate air conditioning
• Interior features: ConversionElevator accessUpdated kitchenWindow coverings
• Laundry & utility: In-unit washer and dryer

Price history

1 event — show timeline

• 2026-05-12 Listed $292,900 bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR