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    238 9th St Oakland, CA 94607

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    For Lease
    $448,000

    Retail space in Oakland's Chinatown, near Lake Merritt BART.

    Type:Commercial
    Added:
    Apr 22, 2026
    Days on Market:
    8
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 22 at 1:39 am

    Property Features for 238 9th St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Commercial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1915

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    Wenxia Maclay

    Listing agent Wenxia Maclay

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    Listing date Apr 22, 2026

    Source Elliman

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    Overview

    Updated Commercial Building Retail Space

    The commercial space is located on the first floor, situated on the corner of a newly updated commercial building in the southern part of Oakland's Chinatown. Its location is convenient, being a few blocks from the Lake Merritt BART station and freeway entrances. The unit comprises four rooms and two separate half baths. The primary entrance is on 9th Street, with a back door leading to the building lobby on Alice Street. Previously used as a massage business, this space may be suitable for similar ventures. The location has a bike score of 100, indicating it is a biker's paradise. The walk score is 89, signifying it is very walkable, and the transit score is 67, indicating good transit options.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Four Season Massage ... Alternative Medicine Practice

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Daycare Center Gym & Fitness Center Kitchen & Bath Showroom

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Oakland
    County
    Alameda
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -122.269079
    Latitude
    37.799485

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Retail space in Oakland's Chinatown, near Lake Merritt BART.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 238 9th St Oakland, CA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $448,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime Location: Situated in a highly convenient area of Oakland's Chinatown, close to Lake Merritt BART station and freeway access.; Income Potential: Stable rent history as a massage business, offering attractive income for investors.; Functional Layout: Features four rooms and two half baths, suitable for various business purposes.
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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