Self-Help Ventures Fund Acquires 1700 Broadway Office Building In Oakland For $3.5M

The property asset involved in this transaction is a 10-story office building located at 1700 Broadway in downtown Oakland. The sale price was $3.5 million, an increase from the previous value of $2.75 million in 2024. The building's acquisition aligns with the trends of nonprofits securing office spaces in Oakland for community-focused operations during a period of low property prices.

Summary of transaction details:

• Property Type: Office
• Transaction Amount: $3,500,000
• Buyer: Martin Eakes - Self-Help Ventures Fund
• Buyer's Representative: Cushman & Wakefield
• Seller's Representatives: Christian Diggs & Jack Dyke - Touchstone Commercial Partners
• Market: Oakland

Key individuals in the transaction include Martin Eakes representing the buyer Self-Help Ventures Fund, which plans to occupy part of the building while leasing the rest. Representatives from Cushman & Wakefield facilitated the deal for the buyer, while Christian Diggs and Jack Dyke from Touchstone Commercial Partners represented the seller.