Alameda County property record for 1261 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
| Property Type | Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,280 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,786 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,530,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $34,996 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57-2081-27 |
| Primary APN | 57-2081-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,280 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 4,950 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Tilt-Up Concrete |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 8,786 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 10 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1261 UNIVERSITY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94702-1724 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Neighborhood Shopping Center, Strip Center |
| Legal Description | PART OF LOT 64 |
| Legal Subdivision | VICENTE/DOMINGO PERALTA RHO |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 422200 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1521 5TH ST, BERKELEY, CA 94710-1712 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019003706 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1261 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702-1724 |
| Document Number | 0000003706 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3706 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,683.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1521 5TH ST BERKELEY CA 947101712, BERKELEY, CA 94710-1712 |
| Document Number | 3707 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3707 |
| Name | CALIFORNIA BK/COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LAFAYETTE, CA 94549 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $34,996.00 (+17.07%) | $1,706,715 (+4.04%) Land $1,115,500 Building $591,215 |
| 2023 | $29,894.00 | $1,640,450 Land $1,072,190 Building $568,260 |
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 | 2 in force |
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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