What is the median price for Multifamily Properties in Oakland?

The median price for Multifamily Properties in Oakland, CA is $814,000 based on 274 recent closed sales.

Is the Oakland market hot for multifamily properties?

The Oakland multifamily properties market is currently warm with 11.4 months of supply and 11.4 closed sales per month.

How do I get an appraisal for a multifamily properties in Oakland?

Call (909) 266-0644, text (909) 566-2866, or schedule online at ScheduleAppraisal.com. Certified residential appraisals start at $350.

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Multifamily Properties Market Report — Oakland, CA

Median price $814,000 with a warm market, 274 closed sales, and 11.4 months of supply.

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Market Summary

$814,000

Median Price

$251.2/sf

Median PSF

17.1%

Price Change

Warm

Market Temperature

11.4 mo

Absorption Rate

📈 Seller

Market Type

What's Your Multifamily Properties Worth in Oakland?

Based on 274 recent closed sales, a typical multifamily properties in Oakland falls in this range:

$610,500 – $1,017,500

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Supply & Demand

Activity

Active listings: 73

Pending: 15

Closed / month: 11.4

Market balance: Seller Strong

Recommendation

Use recent multifamily properties sales to price for a warm market in Oakland.

Review pending count and active supply before making price or offer timing decisions in this warm segment.

Inventory

Active

Pending

Closed 30d

Closed 90d

$814,000

Median Active Price

Avg Days Active

Monthly Trend Chart

$682,500

25-11

$797,500

25-12

$715,000

26-01

$836,000

26-02

$623,500

26-03

$760,000

26-04

$800,000

26-05

$980,000

26-06

$880,000

26-07

$836,000

26-08

$780,000

Multifamily property in Oakland is shaped by both local rental demand and investor expectations around income stability, unit mix, and repositioning upside. Across the Inland Empire, buyers tend to look beyond the headline price and focus on occupancy, rent comparability, maintenance burden, and whether the property offers believable operational improvement.

For Multifamily Investors in Oakland

Multifamily investment in Oakland demands attention to gross rent multiplier (GRM), cap rate, and unit-level income analysis. Comparable sales should match on unit count, condition class, and occupancy profile — a renovated 4-unit building with 100% occupancy is not comparable to a deferred-maintenance duplex at 75% occupancy.

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Multifamily Properties FAQ

What should investors watch first in Oakland multifamily comps?

For multifamily assets in Oakland, investors usually focus on unit mix, gross income potential, condition, parking, and deferred maintenance before they look at headline price. Sales are most comparable when the rent profile and operational upside are similar.

Is price per unit or price per square foot more useful for multifamily?

Both matter, but neither stands alone. In Oakland, price per unit helps frame investor behavior while price per square foot can reveal efficiency and building quality. The best reading comes from using both alongside rents and occupancy context.

Do renovated units change multifamily value materially in Oakland?

Yes. Renovated interiors, improved common areas, and cleaner operating history can lift value if local rents support the repositioning story. In Inland Empire submarkets like Oakland, buyers usually pay for believable upside, not just cosmetic work.

Why are small duplex and fourplex sales inconsistent?

Smaller multifamily properties often trade with both investors and owner-occupants, which can widen the pricing range. In Oakland, that means comp selection should respect who the likely buyer was and whether the sale reflected income logic or owner-user demand.

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