Alameda County property record for 1740 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,350 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $950,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $45,046 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Construction Loan Aug 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-2011-22 |
| Primary APN | 56-2011-22 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,350 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 6,900 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Street Address | 1740 UNIVERSITY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1514 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00022 BLK: AR: 0056 PAGE: 2011 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARDY SUB 6 & 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 423000 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 56-2011-22
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 808 SHEVLIN DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3051 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage PREFERRED BANK |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage MEGAN GASSER LIVING TRUST |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 05, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025101571 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046325 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1740 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1514 |
| Document Number | 0000077918 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202677918 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 808 SHEVLIN DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3051 |
| Document Number | 0000077918, |
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| Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202677918 |
| Name | PREFERRED BANK |
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| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 6.38% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1740 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1514 |
| Document Number | 0000101571 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 125 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 08, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025101571 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $15,295.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 808 SHEVLIN DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-3051 |
| Document Number | 0000101572 |
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| Date | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025101572 |
| Name | MEGAN GASSER LIVING TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 7300 ALTURA PL, OAKLAND, CA 94605 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1740 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1514 |
| Document Number | 0000046325 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 125 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023046325 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 698 TIPPERARY DR, VACAVILLE, CA 95688-9214 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 05, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1740 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1514 |
| Document Number | 0000134459 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 125 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021134459 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 698 TIPPERARY DR, VACAVILLE, CA 95688-9214 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $950,000 (+52.56%) Land $600,000 Building $350,000 | |
| 2025 | $45,046.00 (+65.75%) | $622,698 (+4.04%) Land $506,441 Building $116,257 |
| 2023 | $27,177.00 | $598,521 Land $486,778 Building $111,743 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060014230001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 units insured 3 under condo master policies |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 1,059 locations within about half a mile of this property
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|---|---|---|
| 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 (licensed-by-rule) | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
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