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MLS® 426151942

Overview

Key Facts

Type Mixed Use
Levels Commercial Sale
Size 2258 sqft
Garage 
Taxes 
Days Active 8
Lot Size 0.1469 Acres
Approx. Age 0
Avg. Price Per Sqft $310
MLS® Number 426151942

Property Address: 6125 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94605-1526

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

Vacant building. Odd-shaped lot. Expired plans. At first glance, that may sound like a list of problems. To the right buyer, it is a list of leverage. Located in Oakland's Bancroft Business District, between Havenscourt and Millsmont, this highly visible triangular site offers something increasingly hard to find: a development concept with history, scale and personality. The existing commercial structure is functional but stripped downa newer roof, concrete floors and interior walls separating basic spaces. Turning it into polished commercial space would require serious tenant improvements. But polishing the old building may be thinking too small. The bigger play was already drawn. The owners previously obtained approval for an 18-unit residential development before the plans expired in 2020 during COVID. The proposed program called for nine two-bedroom, one-bath units; four two-bedroom, two-bath units; four three-bedroom, two-bath units; and a single four-bedroom, three-bath residencethe kind of unit that could become the project's signature home. The lot's geometry is not the drawback; it is the hook. A triangular parcel gives an architect the chance to create a building that cannot be confused with the box next door. Its corner presence, long sight lines and multiple exposures invite strong design, dramatic angles and a project with real curb appeal. In a market full of forgettable buildings, this site practically demands one people remember. This opportunity is for a developer who understands that value is often hiding behind an unimpressive first impression. The roof may be newer, but the ceiling on the idea is much higher. Rework the prior plans, refresh the design, navigate the current approval process and create a distinctive Oakland condominium address. The structure is vacant. The vision is not. Bring capital, creativity and conviction. Prior approvals have expired. Buyer should independently verify all zoning, density, design, entitlement, utility, environmental and construction matters.
MLS® Number426151942
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Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
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Approx. Age0
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DrivewayPrivate
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