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Oakland Nonprofit Gets Vacant Lot for $10 | Oakland News
Oakland’s long-neglected vacant lot, sitting with weeds and a billboard for over 30 years, is about to transform—thanks to a nonprofit’s bold move. The Black Cultural Zone just snagged it for just $10 via a rare Chapter 8 tax sale, clearing $1.7 million in back taxes. With state approval pending, they’ll turn it into affordable housing and community hubs, marking a powerful shift from urban blight to neighborhood revival. This isn’t just one property—it’s part of a county-wide strategy to unlock 10 more stuck parcels, all without bidding wars and with a clear mission: uplifting Black…
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