| Cover | Jul. 12, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 12, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PACIFIC OAK STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY REIT, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity File Number | 000-54382 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-3842535 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 11766 Wilshire Blvd. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1670 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Los Angeles |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 90025 |
| City Area Code | 424 |
| Local Phone Number | 208-8100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001452936 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
