Subdivide and Build a Duplex North Oakland CA?

Question

I have a triplex in North Oakland on a large city lot in an area that has seen dramatic appreciation in the 10 years. An adjoining property with similar footprint, lot size etc. sub-divided and built a single family home behind a duplex. They sold the new 1,700 sq ft. home for 1.1 Million a year ago which caught my attention and made me want to consider my options. I'd love to hear some ideas about the pluses and minuses of doing a project. Some options that I'm considering and seem feasible after a bit of investigation at the city are-

1-Subdivide and sell the lot (with or without entitlements)

2-Create 2 new micro-lots and build 2 townhouse style homes to sell

3- Subdivide and build a duplex to hold (no rent control on new construction = big plus in Oakland)

4-Subdivide and build a single family home to sell

Thanks in advance for any ideas!

1-Subdivide and sell the lot (with or without entitlements)

2-Create 2 new micro-lots and build 2 townhouse style homes to sell

3- Subdivide and build a duplex to hold (no rent control on new construction = big plus in Oakland)

4-Subdivide and build a single family home to sell

Thanks in advance for any ideas!

Stefan Isaksen · Answer

@Jay Helms My long term goal is to hold for cash flow so in that way I'm leaning towards just building and holding a duplex.  Prices are so high though that it's definitely tempting to try one of the other options and then trade into something bigger.

@Jo-Ann Lapin Yes Oakland makes it expensive and difficult to build... They just added a  24k permitting fee for each new rental unit constructed.  19k of it supposedly goes towards a "low income housing fund"

Jo-Ann Lapin · Answer

You have some nice options Oakland safety and building is so though you really need to be committed to this on a long term level.

Jay Helms · Answer

I love your options @Stefan Isaksen. Assuming you've check with zoning and planning and all those are viable options, which one allows you to reach your goals fastest?