Alameda County property record for 1936 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 43,498 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.419 acres (18,237 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,013,975 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $219,342 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57-2024-10-2 |
| Primary APN | 57-2024-10-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 43,498 sqft Total Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Fireproof Steel Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,237 sqft (0.419 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 120 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1936 UNIVERSITY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94704-1054 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00002 BLK: 0010 AR: 0057 PAGE: 2024 |
| Legal Subdivision | TWITCHELL |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 2&11 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 422902 |
1936 University Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2026.
Source: Alameda County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 125 STILLMAN ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107-4218 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIVE STAR BANK |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026110909 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000299287 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1936 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1054 |
| Document Number | 0000110909 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026110909 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $652,712.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 125 STILLMAN ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107-4218 |
| Document Number | 0000110910, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026110910 |
| Name | FIVE STAR BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1936 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1054 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000198815 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018198815 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 1936 University Ave was $219,342, down 21.2% 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 | $16,209,881 (+50.89%) Land $3,241,976 Building $12,967,905 | |
| 2025 | $219,342.00 (-21.24%) | $10,743,068 Land $3,178,422 Building $12,713,689 |
| 2024 | $278,501.00 (+30.99%) | |
| 2023 | $212,612.00 | $15,275,098 Land $3,055,019 Building $12,220,079 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1936 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 1936 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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