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A Marina Bay condo with Bay and Marina views, a second-floor loft, and a $528,000 all-cash sale
194 Lakeshore Ct in Marina Bay, Richmond sold for $528,000 on August 21, 2026 in an all-cash transaction, matching its final $528,000 list price. This 927-square-foot condo has one bedroom, one full bath, a second-floor loft, a private balcony, and Bay and Marina views from multiple points in the home. I represented the seller, and the result gives this sale a clear seller story: the home adjusted to the market, secured an all-cash offer, and closed at the revised asking price.
SOLD AUGUST 21, 2026 | $528,000 | ALL CASH
What should buyers and owners know about 194 Lakeshore Ct?
$528,000Sold price
$538,000Original list price
1 bedroomPlus second-floor loft
1 full bathUpdated bath
927 sq ftInterior living area
Built in 1991Two-story condominium
Carport + guestParking
$554/monthHOA dues during listing
What made 194 Lakeshore Ct stand out?
The view was the clearest feature to lead with. From the main living and dining areas, the private balcony, and the upper loft, the home opens to Bay and Marina outlooks. That gave us a simple visual story: this was not just a one-bedroom condo with 927 square feet. It had water views from several parts of the home and a balcony where the setting could be enjoyed outside.
The main level feels open and connected. Luxury vinyl plank flooring runs through the living, dining, and kitchen areas, while the living room has a wood-burning fireplace. The dining space sits close to the balcony and view. The updated kitchen uses solid-surface counters and stainless appliances, with a layout that stays connected to the main room instead of feeling cut off.
The bedroom, staircase, and loft use carpet, which helps separate those spaces from the main living area. The second-floor loft was especially important to show because it adds another level to the one-bedroom floor plan. The home also includes an in-unit laundry closet with a washer and dryer, storage, a tankless water heater, ceiling fans, and smart temperature controls.
Property highlights
- Bay and Marina views from multiple points in the home
- Second-floor loft in a one-bedroom floor plan
- Private balcony off the main living area
- Updated kitchen with solid-surface counters and stainless appliances
- Wood-burning fireplace in the living room
- In-unit laundry closet with washer and dryer
- Community pool, fitness center, clubhouse, greenbelt, gated access, and spa or hot tub
Current lifecycle stage
Sold for $528,000 in an all-cash transaction
The accepted offer was all cash, and the sale closed at the final $528,000 list price. The property was listed on April 24, 2026 at $538,000, adjusted to $528,000 on May 28, went pending on July 11, and closed on August 21. That is 78 calendar days from the list date to pending.
How did the sale of 194 Lakeshore Ct come together?
Situation
A one-bedroom condo needed more than a basic price-and-size story
194 Lakeshore Ct came to market on April 24, 2026 at $538,000. The basic facts were one bedroom, one full bath, 927 square feet, and a two-story condo layout. Those numbers matter, but they do not explain why this home is different from another Marina Bay condo.
The strongest differences were visual and easy to understand. The home has a second-floor loft, a private balcony, and Bay and Marina views from several points. The updated kitchen, fireplace, in-unit laundry, smart-home features, and community amenities supported the story, but the views and loft gave us the clearest starting point.
Strategy
Lead with the setting, then show how the floor plan works
For a condo, I want buyers to understand both the home and the community. The photo plan therefore opens with Marina Bay community water and landscaping, then moves quickly to the property-specific Bay and Marina view. From there, the sequence shows the living and dining room, kitchen, balcony connection, upper loft, bedroom, bath and laundry, and shared community setting.
We also kept the property story specific. The marketing showed what was actually there: solid-surface kitchen counters, stainless appliances, luxury vinyl plank flooring in the main spaces, carpet in the bedroom and loft, a wood-burning fireplace, an LG washer and dryer, Mysa smart temperature controls.
Pricing was part of the strategy too. The home launched at $538,000 and was adjusted to $528,000 on May 28. That reset gave buyers a clearer value point while the marketing continued to emphasize the view, loft, balcony, and updated interior. The accepted offer was all cash, and the property went pending on July 11 before closing at the revised asking price of $528,000 on August 21.
Result
A $528,000 all-cash sale at the revised asking price
The listing went pending on July 11, 2026, 78 calendar days after the April 24 list date. The accepted offer was all cash, and the transaction closed on August 21, 2026 for $528,000.
The sold price matched the final $528,000 list price and was $10,000 below the original $538,000 launch price. The useful seller story is the sequence: the price adjusted to meet the market, the property stayed clearly positioned around its strongest features, an all-cash offer was secured, and the transaction closed at the revised asking price.
Photo tour of 194 Lakeshore Ct
What should owners know about recent Marina Bay condo sales?
Recent Marina Bay sales show why one number should not be used to price every condo. Recent one-bedroom sales include 79 Lakeshore Ct, a 1-bedroom, 1-bath, 549-square-foot condo that sold for $320,000 on July 31, 2026; 94 Lakeshore Ct, a 1-bedroom, 1-bath, 779-square-foot condo that sold for $400,000 on July 21; and 189 Schooner Ct, a 1-bedroom, 1-bath, 732-square-foot condo that sold for $325,000 on July 29.
Those are useful neighborhood reference points, but they are not direct appraisals of 194 Lakeshore Ct. Size, floor plan, view, condition, parking, HOA costs, exact location, and timing can change how buyers compare two condos. At 194 Lakeshore Ct, the 927-square-foot size, loft, balcony, and Bay and Marina views were property-specific features that needed to be shown clearly.
Local pricing note: If you are thinking about selling in Marina Bay, use the newest closed sales and the closest comparable units. A current pricing opinion should also check active competition, pending contracts, HOA details, and the condition and outlook of the exact unit.
Frequently asked questions about 194 Lakeshore Ct
How much did 194 Lakeshore Ct sell for?
194 Lakeshore Ct sold for $528,000 on August 21, 2026, matching the final $528,000 asking price.
Was 194 Lakeshore Ct an all-cash sale, and did it close at asking?
Yes. The accepted offer was all cash, and the home sold for $528,000, matching the final asking price. The property originally listed for $538,000 and was adjusted to $528,000 on May 28, 2026.
How quickly did 194 Lakeshore Ct go under contract?
The home was listed on April 24, 2026 and went pending on July 11, 2026. That is 78 calendar days from the list date to pending.
What are the main features of 194 Lakeshore Ct?
The condo has one bedroom, one full bath, 927 square feet, a second-floor loft, a private balcony, an updated kitchen, a wood-burning fireplace, in-unit laundry, and Bay and Marina views from multiple points.
How much were the HOA dues and what amenities were listed?
HOA dues were $554 per month during the listing. Community amenities included a clubhouse, greenbelt, fitness center, pool, gated access, and spa or hot tub.
What updates were highlighted for 194 Lakeshore Ct?
Updates completed in 2023 and 2024 included fresh paint, new carpet, lighting, smart controls, a washer and dryer, window treatments, bedroom and bathroom updates, plus new windows and a slider through the HOA in 2023.
About Sara Min Zhao
Sara Min Zhao is the chief listing strategist, founder, and team leader of Ask Ponytail Real Estate at Keller Williams Realty. She helps East Bay sellers prepare, price, market, and negotiate their home sale with a clear plan. Her California real estate license is DRE# 01449007. Contact Sara at 510-900-4865 or askponytail@gmail.com.
Sara Min Zhao
DRE# 01449007
Ask Ponytail Real Estate
Keller Williams Realty
510-900-4865
askponytail@gmail.com
www.askponytail.com
DRE# 01449007
Ask Ponytail Real Estate
Keller Williams Realty
510-900-4865
askponytail@gmail.com
www.askponytail.com
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