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238 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607
Compact commercial office property in downtown Oakland with D-LM-4 zoning and a 1915 construction date.
Property Size987 SF
Price / SF$400.20
Days on Market6
Property Features for 238 9th St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
987 SF
Class
C
Property subtype
Office
Zoning
D-LM-4
Occupancy
100%
Investment Type
Core
Site & Location
Highway Access
Yes
Public Transit
Yes
Building Details
Year Built
1915
Buildings
1
Stories
5
Tenancy
Single
Building Size
987 SF
Listing Agency:
eXp Commercial
(415) 886-5284
Listed By:
Snow Bentley · License #DRE #01911217
Source:
Crexi
Added: Aug 6
Changed: Aug 9
Last Checked: Aug 9 at 9:52AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This office building contains 987 square feet and was constructed in 1915. The property carries D-LM-4 zoning and is positioned in downtown Oakland, providing an established urban setting for commercial office use.
The surrounding area includes office buildings, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Jack London Square, the Oakland Museum of California, and the Fox Theater are identified nearby, while public transportation and major freeways provide access throughout the area.
The building’s historic construction and downtown setting distinguish it within Oakland’s commercial landscape.
The surrounding area includes office buildings, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Jack London Square, the Oakland Museum of California, and the Fox Theater are identified nearby, while public transportation and major freeways provide access throughout the area.
The building’s historic construction and downtown setting distinguish it within Oakland’s commercial landscape.
Key Highlights
- 987 SF office building constructed in 1915
- D‑LM‑4 zoning
- Located in downtown Oakland
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$13,232
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
3.35%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$264,640
$264.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$189,029
$189.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$147,022
$147.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 987 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$23.2K $23.52/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.6K −$5.64/SF
EGI
$17.6K $17.88/SF
− OpEx
−$4.4K −$4.47/SF
NOI
$13.2K $13.41/SF
Area
Oakland, CA
Vacancy
24.00%
Lease Rate
$23.52 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$264,640
Cap Rate 7%
$189,029
Cap Rate 9%
$147,022
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$189.0K
$165.4K – $220.5K
NOI $13,232 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.35%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$323.1K
$282.8K – $377.0K
NOI $22,620 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.73%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,141
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 94607, CA
31,067
Population
14,362
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
47%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
5.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,266
Density / Sq Mi
$87,937
Median Household Income
$67,107
Median Earnings
$1,875
Median Rent
$744,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Compact commercial office property in downtown Oakland with D-LM-4 zoning and a 1915 construction date.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 238 9th St Oakland, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $395,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 987 SF office building constructed in 1915; D‑LM‑4 zoning; Located in downtown Oakland
