Updated Commercial Building Retail Space

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

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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.
Dual Access: Benefits from both a front entrance on 9th Street and a back entrance to the building lobby on Alice Street.
Excellent Bike Score: Boasts a perfect bike score of 100, making it a 'Biker's Paradise'.
Updated Building: Located in a newly updated commercial building.

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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:: 52
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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Listing date Apr 22, 2026

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HighLights

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.
Dual Access: Benefits from both a front entrance on 9th Street and a back entrance to the building lobby on Alice Street.
Excellent Bike Score: Boasts a perfect bike score of 100, making it a 'Biker's Paradise'.
Updated Building: Located in a newly updated commercial building.

Overview

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.

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City: Oakland
County: Alameda
State: California
Longitude: -122.269079
Latitude: 37.799485

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Retail space
CA
Oakland
94607
238 9th St

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.