Alameda County property record for 1798 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 ba · 9,391 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,000,000 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $54,234 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-2011-1 |
| Primary APN | 56-2011-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 9,391 sqft Total Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Tilt-Up Concrete |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Street Address | 1798 UNIVERSITY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1514 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Description | SUBD:PORTION OF RANGE #5 OF HARDY TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTION OF RANGE #5 OF HARDY TRACT |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 423000 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 20, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1798 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1514 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2008289863 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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 | $54,234.00 (+21.21%) | $2,176,161 (+4.04%) Land $418,492 Building $1,757,669 |
| 2023 | $44,745.00 | $2,091,679 Land $402,246 Building $1,689,433 |
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 | 3 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
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 |
|---|
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 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 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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