
Residential Land for Sale in Oakland, California
5229 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
Rare Oakland infill development opportunity directly across from Mills College at Northeastern University in the highly desirable Millsmont neighborhood. This property offers a compelling opportunity for investors, builders, LLCs, and developers seeking to create a long-term income-producing asset in one of the Bay Area's supply-constrained housing markets. With potential for a duplex or custom residential development (buyer to verify), the property is strategically positioned near a built-in rental demand driver: - University faculty and staff - Graduate students, - Third and fourth year students approved for off-campus living, - East Bay commuters seeking convenient freeway access. The location offers: - Immediate proximity to campus - Quick access to I-580 and regional transportation - Close proximity to BART and AC Transit - Minutes to downtown Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco access points - Nearby parks, hiking trails, recreation, shopping, and dining Build-to-rent opportunities for developable land in established Oakland neighborhoods are becoming increasingly rare. For investors focused on long-term appreciation, rental income, and strategic location fundamentals, this property checks all the boxes.
Location
- Street address
- 5229 MacArthur Blvd
- County
- Alameda County
- Community
- Melrose
- Elevation
- 138 feet
Directions
From Highway 580 heading south take the Seminary exit, right on Seminary, right on Macarthur..
Property details
- Lot size
- 0.122 acres5,314 sq ft
- Zoning
- R
- MLS #
- CCAOR 41135214
- Posted
Parcels
- 36250393
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Franchise
- Keller Williams Realty
Lot
- Features
- Sloped Up
Structure
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | New listing | $250,000 | — | CCAOR |








