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Maxwell Manatt
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Oakland, CA
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Re purposing a Duplex to an SFR in Oakland CA

Maxwell Manatt
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Oakland, CA
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Looking at a project in Oakland in a very good area. Its a Duplex of about 2000 sq ft in the Front with a cottage around 1000 sq ft in the back with a big lot.


 In this neighborhood (very high end) seems like the best potential return would be to re purpose the duplex in front and sell it as a large single family house with a cottage in back.

Does anybody have experience with a project like this? 

Will the city cause problems to us for turning two units into one?

Zoning of the property is RM-1, here is the definition of that use code per the city website:



RM-1 Mixed Housing Type Residential - 1 Zone. The intent of the RM-1 Zone is to create, maintain, and enhance residential areas characterized by a mix of single family homes and duplexes, and neighborhood businesses where appropriate.

Thank you

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