Alameda County property record for 1597 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 15,640 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,177,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $75,048 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57-2071-2 |
| Primary APN | 57-2071-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 20 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 15,640 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Street Address | 1597 UNIVERSITY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1422 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Description | SUBD:THE HARDY TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HARDY TRACT |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 422300 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 64 NORWOOD AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94707-1119 |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000561044 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015371 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1597 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1422 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 605 CANON DR, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1142 |
| Document Number | 0000017587 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023017587 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| 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 | $75,048.00 (+21.11%) | $3,034,259 (+4.04%) Land $766,579 Building $2,267,680 |
| 2023 | $61,966.00 | $2,916,461 Land $736,818 Building $2,179,643 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 1,059 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 Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Google Fiber.
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