Alameda County property record for 1942 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 24,558 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.316 acres (13,770 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Dec 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $132,543 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57-2024-18-1 |
| Primary APN | 57-2024-18-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 24,558 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,770 sqft (0.316 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 274 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 1942 UNIVERSITY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94704-1251 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00001 BLK: 0018 AR: 0057 PAGE: 2024 |
| Legal Subdivision | TWITCHELL |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 12&1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 422902 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2278 SHATTUCK AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1431 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2002612985 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 4, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000612984 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1942 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1251 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2236 CHANNING WAY 401, 401, BERKELEY, CA 94704-2163 |
| Document Number | 0000035745 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023035745 |
| Name | MEGA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 22, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $6,203,893 (+2%) Land $2,068,024 Building $4,135,869 | |
| 2025 | $132,543.00 (+17.51%) | $6,082,264 (+4.04%) Land $2,027,480 Building $4,054,784 |
| 2023 | $112,797.00 | $5,846,147 Land $1,948,772 Building $3,897,375 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber.
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