1861 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1861 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Theater (Movie)
Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Square Footage16,000 sqft Total Area
Lot Size16,329 sqft (0.375 acres)
Last Sale$4,250,000 (2018)
Tax Bill$105,450.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN61-2602-40-1
Alternative APN
  • 061-2602-040-01

Interior

Building Area16,000 sqft Total Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1988
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Lot Area16,329 sqft (0.375 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1861 SOLANO AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94707-2306
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail > Theater (Movie)
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00001 BLK: 0040 AR: 0061 PAGE: 2602
Legal SubdivisionNORTHBRAE STATION
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number20-23
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1021
Census Tract421300

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 61-2602-40-1

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address822 ANTHONY ST, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2713
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 16, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
BANK OF AMERICA NA
Apr 22, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF AMERICA
Mar 30, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
EXCHANGE BANK
Dec 06, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CALIFORNIA BK/COMMERCE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 21, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201864594
Last Transfer DateJun 26, 2024
Transfer Doc0000081069
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1861 SOLANO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2306
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 04, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address32 HEATHER WAY, LARKSPUR, CA 94939-1547

Mortgage

Document Number0000249747
DateJul 16, 2021
Instrument2021249747
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA NA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1861 SOLANO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2306
Document Number0000092301
Instrument DateApr 22, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 17, 2020
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address32 HEATHER WAY LARKSPUR CA 949391547, LARKSPUR, CA 94939-1547

Mortgage

Document Number0000092301
DateApr 23, 2020
Instrument92301
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
Address101 N TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28246-0100
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

March 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 30, 2018
Property Address1861 SOLANO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2306
Document Number0000064594
Map ReferenceMB 26 PG 13
Instrument DateMar 20, 2018
Instrument2018064594
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address32 HEATHER WAY, LARKSPUR, CA 94939-1547

Mortgage

Document Number0000064595
DateMar 30, 2018
Instrument2018064595
Lender
NameEXCHANGE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1861 SOLANO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2306
Document Number0000275980
Instrument DateDec 06, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 08, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1861 SOLANO AVE BERKELEY CA 947072306, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2306

Mortgage

Document Number0000275980
DateDec 15, 2017
Instrument275980
Lender
NameCALIFORNIA BK/COMMERCE
TypeBank
Address3595 MT DIABLO BLVD # 2ND, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-3851
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

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$5,120,692 (+2%) Land $2,553,232 Building $2,567,460
2025$105,450.00 (+21.06%)$5,020,312 (+8.01%) Land $2,503,182 Building $2,517,130
2023$87,107.00$4,647,927 Land $2,405,986 Building $2,241,941

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