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1901 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1901 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Store/Office
Details7,381 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.092 acres (4,010 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$35,147 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2019 Transfer
Sep 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN57-2059-11

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN57-2059-11
Alternative APN
  • 057-2059-011-00

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area7,381 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1986
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeWood
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialBuilt-Up Asphalt
Lot Area4,010 sqft (0.092 acres)
View / LotCorner

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace

Location & Zoning

Street Address1901 UNIVERSITY AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94704-1023
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00011 BLK: AR: 0057 PAGE: 2059
Legal SubdivisionTWITCHELL
Legal Lot Number6&7
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract422400

Owner

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address326 RUGBY AVE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1102
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 8, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 18, 2018Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateDec 26, 2018
Transfer Doc0000003454
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 8, 2019
Property Address1901 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1023
Document Number0000003454
Instrument DateDec 26, 2018
Instrument3454
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 24, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address326 RUGBY AVE KENSINGTON CA 947081102, KENSINGTON, CA 94708-1102

September 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateSep 18, 2018
Property Address1901 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1023
Document Number0000181581
Instrument DateSep 11, 2018
Instrument181581
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 4, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1901 UNIVERSITY AVE BERKELEY CA 947041023, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1023

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityBerkeley City
Unified School DistrictBerkeley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,405,324 (+2%) Land $360,728 Building $1,044,596
2025$35,147.00 (+19.03%)$1,377,773 (+4.04%) Land $353,656 Building $1,024,117
2023$29,528.00$1,324,275 Land $339,924 Building $984,351

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,059 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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