Alameda County property record for 1821 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Mixed Use Store/Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 3,675 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,235 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $15,645 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57-2060-5 |
| Primary APN | 57-2060-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,675 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,235 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Street Address | 1821 UNIVERSITY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-1515 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00004 BLK: AR: 0057 PAGE: 2060 ;LOT: 00005 BLK: AR: 0057 PAGE: 2060 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARDY |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 422300 |
1821 University Ave, a commercial property, is held in a trust since May 2021.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7269 CHABOT RD, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1947 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011116456 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000188019 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1821 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1515 |
| Document Number | 0000188019 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 99 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021188019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 7269 CHABOT RD, OAKLAND, CA 94618-1947 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1821 University Ave was $15,645.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $688,641 (+2%) Land $675,574 Building $13,067 | |
| 2025 | $15,645.00 | $675,139 Land $662,328 Building $12,811 |
| 2023 | $13,517.00 | $648,931 Land $636,618 Building $12,313 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1821 University Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1821 University Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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