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1015 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1015 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office
Architecture StyleL-Shape
Year BuiltBuilt 1945
Square Footage10,484 sqft Total Area
Lot Size8,708 sqft (0.2 acres)
Last Sale$1,161,490 (2026)
Tax Bill$62,509.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN57-2088-12
Alternative APN
  • 057-2088-012-00

Interior

Units7 Units
Building Area10,484 sqft Total Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1945
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area8,708 sqft (0.2 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1015 UNIVERSITY AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94710-2134
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00012 BLK: AR: 0057 PAGE: 2088
Legal SubdivisionBERKELEY LTI ASSOCIATION
Legal TractB
Legal Block81
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2018
Census Tract422100

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 57-2088-12

Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1015 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2134
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 29, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jan 15, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer
Mar 01, 2024Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
POPPY BANK
Dec 11, 2023Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
Jan 13, 2021Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Line of Credit
PACIFIC FREEDOM FUND LLC
Sep 28, 2018Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit
OTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 29, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 29, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 01, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202670580
Prior Transfer DateMay 26, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0000156865
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMay 29, 2026
Property Address1015 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2134
Document Number0000070580
Instrument DateMay 29, 2026
Instrument202670580
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 09, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$188,870.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1015 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2134

January 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 15, 2026
Property Address1015 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2134
Document Number0000005752
Map ReferenceMB 19 PG 79
Instrument DateJan 05, 2026
Instrument2026005752
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 19, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1604 GRANT AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-2212

March 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 01, 2024
Property Address1015 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2134
Document Number0000031390
Map ReferenceMB 19 PG 79
Instrument DateFeb 10, 2024
Instrument2024031390
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 19, 2026
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$42,412.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1555 GRANT AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-3120

Mortgage

Document Number0000031391
DateMar 01, 2024
Instrument2024031391
Lender
NamePOPPY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

December 2023: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateDec 11, 2023
Property Address1015 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2134
Document Number0000144284
Map ReferenceMB 19 PG 79
Instrument DateDec 07, 2023
Instrument2023144284
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 19, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address438 1ST ST, SANTA ROSA, CA 95401-6334

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Construction Loan

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 13, 2021
Property Address1015 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2134
Document Number0000016420
Instrument DateJan 05, 2021
Instrument16420
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE NATIONAL COMMERCIAL SERVICES, TICOR TITLE NAT'L COM'L SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address2649 RUSSELL ST BERKELEY CA 947052125, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2125

Mortgage

Document Number0000016420
DateJan 13, 2021
Instrument16420
Lender
NamePACIFIC FREEDOM FUND LLC
Address1555 GRANT AVE, NOVATO, CA 94945-3120
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueJan 12, 2022
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

September 2018: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateSep 28, 2018
Property Address1015 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2134
Instrument DateSep 17, 2018
Instrument188474
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedOct 22, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
Address1015-1027 UNIVERSITY AVE BERKELEY CA 947102134, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2134

Mortgage

Document Number0000188474
DateSep 28, 2018
Instrument188474
Lender
NameOTHER INSTITUTIONAL LENDERS
TypeBank
Address3575 MT DIABLO BLVD # 215, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-3830
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueSep 27, 2019
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityBerkeley City
Unified School DistrictBerkeley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,320,092 (+2%) Land $697,068 Building $1,623,024
2025$62,509.00 (-2.71%)$2,274,600 (+15.42%) Land $683,400 Building $1,591,200
2023$64,249.00$1,970,644 Land $668,717 Building $1,301,927

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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