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1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1522 University Ave

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Property type

Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence (2400)

Year built

1944

Acreage

1.43

Sale price

$235,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1522 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
Alternate address(es)
1524 University Ave
1526 University Ave
1528 University Ave
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
Central Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
56-2003-21

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/02/1992
Sale price
$235,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,121
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Building
Property type
Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
2,979
Stories
20
Year built
1944
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
20
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
40
Lot
Acreage
1.43
Zoning & use
Zoning
General Commercial (C-1)
Units
4

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
68 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
99 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/02/1992 $235,000 XXX, XXX X & XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/02/1992 Deed XXXXX, XXXX XXX, XXX X & XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded document on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,121
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$415,538
Land value
$124,661
Building value
$290,877

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $407,390 1.2323 $5,020 +4.46%
2024-2025 $399,403 1.2033 $4,806 +1.77%
2023-2024 $391,573 1.206 $4,722 +1.06%
2022-2023 $383,895 1.2172 $4,673 -0.75%
2021-2022 $376,368 1.2508 $4,708 +3.77%
2020-2021 $372,510 1.218 $4,537 +5.74%
2019-2020 $365,205 1.1749 $4,291 -2.40%
2018-2019 $358,045 1.2279 $4,396 +3.20%
2017-2018 $351,025 1.2136 $4,260 +6.57%
2016-2017 $344,145 1.1615 $3,997 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/30/2024
08/02/2024
04/28/2022
04/28/2022
04/28/2022

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Berkeley residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,300,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$873

-4.9% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.16
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.16
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.30
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.41
Berkwood Hedge NR Private K-5 91 0.42
Oxford Elementary School 6 Public K-5 262 0.43
Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-5 395 0.48
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.61
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.62
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.64
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.16
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.30
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.41
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.41
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.62
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.63
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.63
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.68
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.80
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.80
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.41
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.58
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.62
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.65
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.65
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.80
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 0.80
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.89
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.91
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 0.96

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Neighbors for 1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA

1621 Addison St, Berkeley 1537 Addison St, Berkeley 2126 California St, Berkeley 1611 Addison St, Berkeley 1510 University Ave, Berkeley 2022 California St, Berkeley 1646 Addison St, Berkeley 2136 McGee Ave, Berkeley 1541 Bancroft Way, Berkeley 2020 California St, Berkeley 1639 Addison St, Berkeley 1609 Addison St, Berkeley 1644 Addison St, Berkeley 2110 California St, Berkeley 1631 Allston Way, Berkeley 1633 Addison St, Berkeley 1514 University Ave, Berkeley 2117 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley 2134 California St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA

94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94702, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94706, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1944.

What is the total square footage of 1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 2,979 square feet.

When was 1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 11/02/1992 for $235,000.

What is the assessed value of 1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $415,538.

What are the property taxes for 1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1522 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $5,120.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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