Alameda County property record for 1909 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 4,725 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,024 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $46,609 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57-2059-10 |
| Primary APN | 57-2059-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,725 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 5,024 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Street Address | 1909 UNIVERSITY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94704-1023 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00010 BLK: AR: 0057 PAGE: 2059 |
| Legal Subdivision | TWITCHELL |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 422400 |
1909 University Ave, a commercial property, is held in a trust since May 2012.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6001 SHELLMOUND ST, 825, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608-1962 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200430742 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000182760 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1909 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1023 |
| Document Number | 0000034622 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 13871 CAMPUS DR OAKLAND CA 946053831, OAKLAND, CA 94605-3831 |
| Document Number | 0000034622 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34622 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK NW NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 1909 University Ave was $46,609.
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 | $2,744,181 (+2%) Land $316,596 Building $2,427,585 | |
| 2025 | $46,609.00 | $2,690,379 Land $310,388 Building $2,379,991 |
| 2023 | $41,229.00 | $2,585,927 Land $298,338 Building $2,287,589 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1909 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 1909 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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