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1740 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1734 University Ave

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Property type

One Story Store (3100)

Year built

1931

Acreage

1.58

Sale price

$950,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1740 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
Alternate address(es)
1740 University Ave
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
Central Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
56-2011-22

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/12/2025
Sale price
$950,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$11,707
Building
Property type
One Story Store
Building sq. ft.
6,500
Stories
10
Year built
1931
Building material
Exterior walls - noncombustible material
Interior/roof - combustible materials
Floor - concrete/wood frames
Elevator
Lot
Acreage
1.58
Lot sq. ft.
68,825
Zoning & use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
69 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
100 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1740 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1740 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/12/2025 $950,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX; XXXXXX XXXXXX X; XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/12/2026 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX
06/12/2026 Assignment of rents XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/12/2026 Deed of trust XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
08/12/2025 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
04/25/2023 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX
04/05/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X X
02/09/2021 Notice violation XXXXXX XXXXX X
01/30/2020 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
09/12/2016 Notice XXXXXX XXXXX
08/13/2015 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1740 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
$11,707
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$950,000
Land value
$600,000
Building value
$350,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $622,698 1.2323 $7,674 +4.46%
2024-2025 $610,490 1.2033 $7,346 +1.77%
2023-2024 $598,521 1.206 $7,218 +1.06%
2022-2023 $586,786 1.2172 $7,142 -0.75%
2021-2022 $575,283 1.2508 $7,196 +3.76%
2020-2021 $569,386 1.218 $6,935 +5.74%
2019-2020 $558,222 1.1749 $6,559 -2.40%
2018-2019 $547,280 1.2279 $6,720 +3.20%
2017-2018 $536,549 1.2136 $6,512 +6.58%
2016-2017 $526,029 1.1615 $6,110 +108.11%
Permits

Permit information for 1740 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/17/2016

*Most recent permit 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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Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
20,934
Median age
37
Average household income
$166,128
Family households
44.6%
People per household (average)
2.39
Occupied housing units
8,662
Owner-occupied units
40.8%
Median year structure built
1946
Median value mortgaged units
$1,446,900
Median value unmortgaged units
$1,152,300

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 1740 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA

1770 University Ave, Berkeley 2016 Grant St, Berkeley 1741 Allston Way, Berkeley 1715 Addison St, Berkeley 1798 University Ave, Berkeley 2112 Roosevelt Ave, Berkeley 1705 Allston Way, Berkeley 2124 Roosevelt Ave, Berkeley 1721 Addison St, Berkeley 1790 University Ave, Berkeley 2112 Grant St, Berkeley 1710 University Ave, Berkeley 1711 Addison St, Berkeley 2120 Roosevelt Ave, Berkeley 1743 Addison St, Berkeley 2114 Grant St, Berkeley 2147 McGee Ave, Berkeley 1760 University Ave, Berkeley 1732 Addison St, Berkeley 1709 Addison St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1740 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 1740 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1740 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1931.

What is the market value of 1740 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The current market value of 1740 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 is $622,698.

What is the total square footage of 1740 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1740 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 6,500 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$146 per square foot is the price for 1740 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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