Alameda County property record for 960 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
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| Details | 1 ba · 2,324 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,540,500 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $25,147 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale Jan 2023 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-1972-38 |
| Primary APN | 56-1972-38 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,324 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 5,700 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Street Address | 960 UNIVERSITY AVE |
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| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94710-2046 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Legal Description | LOT: 0000B BLK: PM: 0172 PAGE: 0099 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP 5241 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 423200 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 56-1972-38
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4265 MARINA CITY DR, PH9, MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292-5829 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Jan 06, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Jan 06, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NA, FIRST AMER TTL INS CO NATL C |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage INWOOD NATIONAL BANK |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Lease, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NA, FIRST AMER TTL INS CO NATL C |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 06, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 06, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20231933 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 08, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000094607 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 06, 2023 |
| Property Address | 960 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2046 |
| Document Number | 0000001933 |
| Map Reference | MB 172 PG 99&100 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 06, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001933 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $24,802.05 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4265 MARINA CITY DR, MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292-5829 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 06, 2023 |
| Property Address | 960 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2046 |
| Document Number | 0000001932 |
| Map Reference | MB 172 PG 99&100 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 04, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001932 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NA, FIRST AMER TTL INS CO NATL C |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4265 MARINA CITY DR # PH9, PH9, MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292-5829 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 960 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2046 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NA, FIRST AMER TTL INS CO NATL C |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12720 HILLCREST RD 650, 650, DALLAS, TX 75230-2005 |
| Document Number | 0000402226 |
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| Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021402226 |
| Name | INWOOD NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75209 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Lease |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 960 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2046 |
| Document Number | 0000401735 |
| Map Reference | MB 172 PG 99&100 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021401735 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NA, FIRST AMER TTL INS CO NATL C |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 960 UNIVERSITY AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2046 |
| Document Number | 0000401734 |
| Map Reference | MB 172 PG 99&100 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021401734 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $42,764.85 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12720 HILLCREST RD STE 650, 650, DALLAS, TX 75230-2005 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,634,778 (+2%) Land $939,162 Building $695,616 | |
| 2025 | $25,147.00 (+4.14%) | $1,602,736 (-4.08%) Land $920,754 Building $681,982 |
| 2023 | $24,148.00 | $1,670,862 Land $958,800 Building $712,062 |
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 |
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| 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.
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