Market Square Condos for Sale | Old Oakland
Market Square is a 202-unit, 5-story condominium complex at 585–599 9th Street and 801–859 Clay Street in the heart of Old Oakland — one of the Bay Area’s most intact Victorian commercial districts. Built in two phases between 2004 and 2007, Market Square occupies the full block bounded by Clay, Jefferson, 8th, and 9th Streets, with ground-level live/work loft spaces and residential condominiums above. It stands across the street from Swan’s Market and the Friday Old Oakland Farmers Market.
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Market Square’s 202 homes range from studios of approximately 600 square feet to three-bedroom condos of over 1,100 square feet. Interiors reflect the building’s 2004–2007 construction: stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, high ceilings reaching 10 feet in some units, and in-unit washer/dryer. Walk-in closets are standard. Many units have large windows delivering downtown Oakland skyline or Oakland Hills views. Ground-level live/work units have storefront-style windows and the flexibility to serve professional, creative, or residential functions.
Amenities
The rooftop terrace is Market Square’s signature amenity — a landscaped deck with BBQ facilities, outdoor seating, and panoramic views of downtown Oakland, the Bay, and San Francisco. The building also has a fully equipped fitness center, dry sauna and steam room, conference room, and two large landscaped interior courtyards that create an urban oasis within the block. Secure underground parking with EV charging stations is available. Controlled building access and a concierge-style entry round out the security and convenience program.
Location
Old Oakland’s 9th and Clay Streets location puts Market Square residents at the center of one of Oakland’s most historically significant commercial districts. Swan’s Market, a beautifully preserved 1897 market hall now occupied by restaurants and food vendors, is directly across the street. The Friday Old Oakland Farmers Market fills 9th Street weekly. 12th Street BART and Lake Merritt BART are both within easy walking distance, and I-880 connects drivers to the broader Bay Area freeway network. The Oakland Museum of California, City Hall, and the Chinatown dining corridor are all within a short walk.
Pricing
Recent sales at Market Square have ranged from approximately $430,000 for one-bedroom units to $698,000 for three-bedroom homes. The building offers one of downtown Oakland’s more accessible ownership price points for a full-amenity condo complex with rooftop terrace, gym, sauna, and multiple courtyards.
Frequently Asked Questions: Market Square
What is Market Square in Oakland?
A 202-unit, 5-story condominium complex at 585–599 9th Street and 801–859 Clay Street in Old Oakland, built 2004–2007. Ground-level live/work lofts with residential condos above, across from Swan’s Market and the Friday Farmers Market.
What are the units like at Market Square?
Studios to three-bedroom condos from approximately 600 to 1,100+ square feet. Stainless appliances, hardwood floors, up to 10-foot ceilings, in-unit laundry, and walk-in closets. Downtown Oakland and Hills views from many units.
What amenities does Market Square offer?
Rooftop terrace with BBQ and panoramic views, fully equipped gym, dry sauna and steam room, conference room, two landscaped interior courtyards, and underground parking with EV charging.
Where is Market Square located?
At 9th and Clay in Old Oakland, across from Swan’s Market and the Friday Farmers Market. 12th Street BART and Lake Merritt BART both walkable. Oakland Museum, City Hall, and Chinatown within short walking distance.
What are prices like at Market Square?
Recent sales from approximately $430,000 for one-bedroom units to $698,000 for three-bedroom homes. One of downtown Oakland’s more accessible full-amenity ownership options.
How does Market Square compare to other downtown Oakland condos?
Market Square’s Old Oakland location, full amenity program, and two-courtyard design are competitive with Jack London Square buildings at comparable or lower price points. Its Swan’s Market adjacency and dual-BART walkability give it a distinct neighborhood identity.
Work With a Local Oakland Real Estate Expert
Market Square’s two-phase construction, varied unit types including live/work ground-floor spaces, and Old Oakland neighborhood context all factor into pricing and valuation decisions. Bruce Wagg works throughout Oakland’s downtown and condo market. Learn more about Bruce Wagg.
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