Alameda County property record for 844 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,453 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.213 acres (9,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,500,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,231 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-1966-2-1 |
| Primary APN | 56-1966-2-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 6,453 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
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| Construction Type | Tilt-Up Concrete |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 9,300 sqft (0.213 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 844 UNIVERSITY AVE |
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| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94710-2044 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Subdivision | SISTERNA |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 423200 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 56-1966-2-1
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2027 7TH ST, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2024 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023074953 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 844 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2044 |
| Document Number | 0000074953 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 43 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023074953 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $65,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2027 7TH ST, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2024 |
| Document Number | 0000074954 |
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| Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023074954 |
| Name | FREMONT BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2033 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,231.00 (-91.54%) | $2,601,000 (+1,439.35%) Land $780,300 Building $1,820,700 |
| 2023 | $14,552.00 (+3.98%) | $168,967 (+2%) Land $99,448 Building $69,519 |
| 2022 | $13,995.00 | $165,654 Land $97,498 Building $68,156 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060014232001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1982, rainfall accumulation, Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Berkeley High School Campus Historic District listed 2008 · 4 contributing resources · NRIS 07001350 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 653 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom | Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. | Fixed Wireless (licensed-by-rule) | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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