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Helios Corner - 1535 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1521 University Ave

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Property type

Restricted Residential Income Property (7500)

Year built

2007

Acreage

0.63

Sale price

$2,700,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1535 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
Alternate address(es)
1521 University Ave
1531 University Ave
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
Central Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
57-2071-9-1

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/21/2003
Sale price
$2,700,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$243,483
Current property tax
$35,646
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Building
Property type
Restricted Residential Income Property
Building sq. ft.
81,167
Stories
4
Year built
2007
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
241
Elevator
Bedrooms
79
Bathrooms
81
Lot
Acreage
0.63
Zoning & use
Zoning
General Commercial (C-1)
Units
82

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 Helios Corner - 1535 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for Helios Corner - 1535 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/21/2003 $2,700,000 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/31/1992 $1,000,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/27/1989 $1,200,000 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX, X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/12/2017 Assignment (Deed of Trust) XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
04/18/2006 Deed XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/21/2003 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/31/1992 Deed XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/27/1989 Deed XXXXXX, X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/12/1989 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for Helios Corner - 1535 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
2025-2026
Base tax
$243,483
Current property tax
$35,646
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$19,758,424
Land value
$3,826,088
Building value
$15,932,336

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $19,758,424 1.2323 $243,483 +4.49%
2024-2025 $19,365,095 1.2033 $233,020 +2.10%
2023-2024 $18,925,086 1.206 $228,237 +1.05%
2022-2023 $18,555,986 1.2172 $225,863 -0.85%
2021-2022 $18,212,480 1.2508 $227,802 +3.95%
2020-2021 $17,992,102 1.218 $219,144 +5.78%
2019-2020 $17,633,625 1.1749 $207,177 -2.36%
2018-2019 $17,280,118 1.2279 $212,183 +3.11%
2017-2018 $16,956,165 1.2136 $205,780 +6.60%
2016-2017 $16,620,508 1.1615 $193,047 -3.46%
Permits

Permit information for Helios Corner - 1535 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/10/2017
01/11/2017
06/24/2016

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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 0.21
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.21
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.29
Oxford Elementary School 6 Public K-5 262 0.41
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.45
Berkwood Hedge NR Private K-5 91 0.47
Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-5 395 0.52
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.58
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.58
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.59
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.21
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.29
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.39
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.45
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.58
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.58
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.63
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.71
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.76
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.78
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.45
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.58
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.62
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.64
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.64
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.78
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 0.78
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.84
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 0.94
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.97

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Neighbors for Helios Corner - 1535 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA

1349 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 1813 Sacramento St, Berkeley 1587 University Ave, Berkeley 1915 California St, Berkeley 1326 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 1525 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 1501 University Ave, Berkeley 1803 McGee Ave, Berkeley 1363 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 1912 California St, Berkeley 1345 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 1337 University Ave, Berkeley 1375 University Ave, Berkeley 1802 California St, Berkeley 1386 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 1720 Delaware St, Berkeley 1541 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 1901 Grant St, Berkeley 1399 University Ave, Berkeley 1605 Berkeley Way, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for Helios Corner - 1535 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA

94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for Helios Corner - 1535 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at Helios Corner - 1535 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 2007.

What is the total square footage of Helios Corner - 1535 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

Helios Corner - 1535 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 81,167 square feet.

When was Helios Corner - 1535 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

Helios Corner - 1535 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 11/21/2003 for $2,700,000.

What is the assessed value of Helios Corner - 1535 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

Helios Corner - 1535 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $19,758,424.

What are the property taxes for Helios Corner - 1535 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for Helios Corner - 1535 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $243,483.

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