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    238 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607

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    $448,000

    Retail unit in updated building, prime location, stable income.

    Type:Investment
    Added:
    Apr 12, 2026
    Days on Market:
    50
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 12 at 5:55 am

    Property Features for 238 9th St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Investment

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1915

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    Wenxia Maclay

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    Listing date Apr 12, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime location in Oakland's Chinatown, near Lake Merritt BART and freeway access.
    • Stable rental income potential for investors.
    • Four rooms and two half baths.
    • High walk score (89) and bike score (100).
    • Two entrances: one on 9th Street and one leading to the lobby on Alice Street.
    • Located in a newly updated commercial building.

    Overview

    Located in the southern part of Oakland's Chinatown, this first-floor corner unit is situated in a newly updated commercial building. The property is conveniently located a few blocks from the Lake Merritt BART station and freeway entrances. The unit features four rooms and two separate half baths. The front entrance faces 9th Street, while the back door leads to the lobby on Alice Street. Having been used for a massage business for years, the property offers a stable rental income, making it an attractive investment opportunity. The location boasts a bike score of 100, indicating it is a biker's paradise, a walk score of 89, signifying it is very walkable, and a transit score of 67, suggesting good transit options.
    Location Intelligence

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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 unit in updated building, prime location, stable income.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 238 9th St Oakland, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $448,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location in Oakland's Chinatown, near Lake Merritt BART and freeway access.; Stable rental income potential for investors.; Four rooms and two half baths.
    (415) 378-1809
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    Wenxia Maclay
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    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:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    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.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • 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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