Alameda County property record for 1900 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
| Property Type | Mixed Use Store/Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 16,160 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.285 acres (12,411 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $58,839 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57-2024-14 |
| Primary APN | 57-2024-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 16,160 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 12,411 sqft (0.285 acres) |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1900 UNIVERSITY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94704-1024 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00014 BLK: AR: 0057 PAGE: 2024 |
| Legal Subdivision | TWITCHEL |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 5&6 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 422902 |
1900 University Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2278 SHATTUCK AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1431 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000041313 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1900 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1024 |
| Document Number | 0000041313 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021041313 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2278 SHATTUCK AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1431 |
| Document Number | 0000041314 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021041314 |
| Name | EVERTRUST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1900 University Ave was $58,839, up 19.5% from the year before.
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 | $1,650,838 (+2%) Land $438,526 Building $1,212,312 | |
| 2025 | $58,839.00 (+19.53%) | $1,618,469 Land $429,927 Building $1,188,542 |
| 2024 | $49,227.00 (+2.78%) | |
| 2023 | $47,895.00 | $1,555,628 Land $413,234 Building $1,142,394 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1900 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 1900 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 |
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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 |
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