MOUNTAIN VIEW — Google is pursuing the sale of 40 acres of its Mountain View properties for possible housing developments as the search giant seeks to operate more efficiently, the company confirmed.

Spokesperson Ryan Lamont said the tech company is exploring the sale of its Middlefield Park site , a mixed-use neighborhood Google had secured approval for.

“We continue to focus on investing in real estate efficiently to meet the needs of our hybrid workforce and business,” Lamont said.

Google said it is considering potential buyers with the expertise and resources to build residential housing, according to Lamont.

“A shift to housing at Middlefield Park would be a plus both for the region and for Google,” said Tim Bajarin, president of Campbell-based Creative Strategies, which tracks

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