1684 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1684 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Architecture StyleCustom Design
Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Square Footage3,000 sqft Total Area
Lot Size5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Last Sale$950,000 (2013)
Tax Bill$22,803.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN56-2004-22
Alternative APN
  • 056-2004-022-00

Interior

Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Units3 Units
Building Area3,000 sqft Total Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleCustom Design Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Fire Resistance ClassBuildings having wood or wood and steel frames.
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1684 UNIVERSITY AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94703-1455
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00022 BLK: AR: 0056 PAGE: 2004
Legal SubdivisionHARDY 09
Legal BlockE
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1002
Census Tract423000

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 56-2004-22

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1680 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1455
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 07, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 10, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 26, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 29, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 29, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 04, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2013262478
Last Transfer DateDec 31, 2021
Transfer Doc0000006016
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateSep 07, 2023
Property Address1684 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1455
Document Number0000102230
Instrument DateAug 30, 2023
Instrument2023102230
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 03, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1035 57TH ST, OAKLAND, CA 94608-2705

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 10, 2022
Property Address1684 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1455
Document Number0000006016
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 34
Instrument DateDec 31, 2021
Instrument2022006016
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3017 FAIRVIEW AVE, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1741

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateOct 26, 2018
Property Address1684 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1455
Document Number0000208168
Instrument DateOct 25, 2018
Instrument208168
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 13, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address3017 FAIRVIEW AVE ALAMEDA CA 945011741, ALAMEDA, CA 94501-1741

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$1,084,625 (+2%) Land $733,513 Building $351,112
2025$22,803.00 (+31.76%)$1,063,361 (+24.6%) Land $719,133 Building $344,228
2023$17,307.00$853,450 Land $691,215 Building $162,235

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