Costco Will Open New Warehouse in West Oakland
The proposed 166,800-square-foot store at West Grand and Wake Avenues aims to bring 400 jobs to the area.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Commercial
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Costco has filed plans to construct a 166,800-square-foot warehouse store in West Oakland at the corner of West Grand Avenue and Wake Avenue. The development project is sited on a former U.S. Army base and is expected to provide jobs for approximately 400 people.
Why it matters
The new warehouse is part of the company's expansion efforts to increase its service footprint for local members while generating ongoing tax revenue for the city. This project represents a significant development for the West Oakland district's commercial landscape.
The proposed site features a 166,800-square-foot facility with 947 parking spaces and an integrated fuel station. It is expected to create 400 jobs, though a project timeline for construction and opening has not been finalized.
The players
Costco
A wholesale warehouse operator known for membership-based retail and fuel services.
The details
The development plan, filed with city officials, involves transforming land formerly occupied by a U.S. Army base into a retail destination. In addition to the main warehouse, the site will include a gas station to serve members. Proposed operating hours for the store are 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays, with shorter hours on weekends, while the fuel station is slated to operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Timeline
December 2025: Broker provided commentary on the store's site search.
The Home Front
This development follows a long-standing national trend of redeveloping decommissioned military installations for modern retail and commercial use. It marks a significant repurposing of former federal land under the Base Realignment and Closure process for a large-format retail facility.
Local residents should monitor city planning updates for public hearing dates regarding traffic and zoning impacts near the West Grand Avenue site. Consider reviewing the official project filings at City Hall if you own property in the immediate vicinity.
The takeaway
The proposed store will significantly shift the retail landscape in West Oakland, potentially affecting local traffic patterns near Wake Avenue. Keep an eye on City Hall notices to stay informed as the project moves through the planning and permitting stages.
Further reading
For updates on local business growth, visit Oakland Commercial.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Silicon Valley.
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