1985 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1985 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Bedrooms14 Beds
Bathrooms12 Baths
Architecture StyleOther
Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Square Footage13,704 sqft Total Area
Lot Size5,528 sqft (0.126 acres)
Last Sale$2,425,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$58,267.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN53-1598-19
Alternative APN
  • 053-1598-019-00

Interior

Bedrooms14 Beds
Full Baths12 Baths
Total Rooms34 Rooms
Units14 Units
Building Area13,704 sqft Total Area
Stories3 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1902
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleOther Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Fire Resistance ClassBuildings having wood or wood and steel frames.
Lot Area5,528 sqft (0.126 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1985 ASHBY AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94703-2546
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Legal SubdivisionCENTRAL PARK ALCATRAZ & NEWBUR
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3007
Census Tract423500

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1598-19

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Co-ownerVerified Secondary Owner
Mailing Address8011 SKYLINE BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94611-1118
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 01, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
GRACE E MOORMAN FAMILY TRUST
Feb 01, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
JP MORGAN CHASE BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 01, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 01, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2023140430
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

December 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateDec 01, 2023
Property Address1985 ASHBY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2546
Document Number0000140430
Map ReferenceMB 10 PG 40
Instrument DateNov 14, 2023
Instrument2023140430
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 31, 2024
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$63,292.50
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8011 SKYLINE BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94611-1118

Mortgage

Document Number0000140431
DateDec 01, 2023
Instrument2023140431
Lender
NameGRACE E MOORMAN FAMILY TRUST
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1985 ASHBY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2546
Document Number0000036424
Instrument DateFeb 01, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 16, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address1683 SHATTUCK AVE #A BERKELEY CA 947091611, A, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1611

Mortgage

Document Number0000036424
DateFeb 07, 2017
Instrument36424
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019-9178
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$58,267.00 (+160.5%)$2,473,500 (+1,370.05%) Land $1,224,000 Building $1,249,500
2023$22,367.00$168,260 Land $99,919 Building $68,341

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