2041 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 2041 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

Property Summary

Property TypeHotel
Details17,448 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.195 acres (8,486 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$875,000 (Jan 1996)
Tax Bill$78,254 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN57-2053-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN57-2053-7
Alternative APN
  • 057-2053-007-00

Interior

Units46 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area17,448 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area8,486 sqft (0.195 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address2041 UNIVERSITY AVE
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94704-1005
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Hotel
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00007 BLK: AR: 0057 PAGE: 2053
Legal SubdivisionCOLLEGE TRACT
Legal Lot Number11&12
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract422400

Owner

2041 University Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 1996.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2045 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1005
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 2, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 2, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number1996693
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2041 University Ave was $78,254.

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$1,477,668 (+2%) Land $535,424 Building $942,244
2025$78,254.00$1,448,697 Land $524,926 Building $923,771
2023$61,465.00$1,392,446 Land $504,544 Building $887,902

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2041 University Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 2041 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 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 436 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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