Alameda County property record for 1201 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,590 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,975 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,225 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57-2083-23 |
| Primary APN | 57-2083-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,590 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,975 sqft (0.228 acres) |
| Street Address | 1201 UNIVERSITY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94702-1708 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | BLK:3 SUBD:CURTIS TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | CURTIS TRACT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 422200 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1901 ASHBY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2505 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014085556 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1201 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1708 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1901 ASITBY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703 |
| Document Number | 0000089467 |
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| Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022089467 |
| Name | UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105 |
| Type | SBA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,225.00 (+7.17%) | $1,409,681 (+4.04%) Land $1,348,391 Building $61,290 |
| 2023 | $1,143.00 | $1,354,953 Land $1,296,042 Building $58,911 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 907 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber.
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