The Berkeley Unified School District vacated the former Oxford Elementary School in 2020 due to its earthquake vulnerability. The property, spanning 1.26 acres, has been listed for public sale with a minimum asking price of $3 million. Community members debated its future, including proposals for demolition or development into workforce housing. A committee recommended selling the site, which was later agreed upon by the school board. Despite notifying public agencies and nonprofits about its availability, no interest was expressed in purchasing the land. The property features two buildings and offers various redevelopment possibilities.
The Berkeley Unified School District officially vacated the Oxford Elementary School site in 2020 after a study revealed its vulnerability to earthquakes.
BUSD has now listed the 1.26-acre property for public sale with a minimum asking price of $3 million.
After grappling with options for the closed site, school board members ultimately agreed to sell the property, having received no letters of interest from public agencies or nonprofits.
The site offers potential for subdivision into residential parcels, redevelopment for commercial use, or construction of a large single-family home.
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