1347 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-1710, USA


Property Overview:

Two adjacent fourplexes at 1337 & 1347 University Ave, Berkeley, CA. Combined, these are 8 rental units on a 10,150 sq. ft. lot in the heart of Berkeley’s commercial corridor. Can be purchased separately or together.

  • 1337 University: 2 x 1-bed/1-bath, 2 x 2-bed/1-bath
  • 1347 University: 4 x 1-bed/1-bath
  • Zoning: C-U (Commercial-Urban)
  • Total Price: $1.35M (or $675K per fourplex; also listed as $600K for 1337 and $750K for 1347)
  • Price per unit: Under $170K/unit
  • Current rents: $11,800/month
  • Market rent potential: $17,000/month

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Prime location on a major thoroughfare in Berkeley
  • Steps from Target, top dining options, and North Berkeley BART
  • Excellent tenant connectivity across the Bay Area
  • Strong rental market with high demand and rental upside
  • C-U zoning allows for cash flow and redevelopment potential

Property Features:

  • Eight total units across two fourplexes
  • Flexible purchase options: buy one or both
  • Unit mix:
    • 1337 University: 2 x 1-bed/1-bath, 2 x 2-bed/1-bath
    • 1347 University: 4 x 1-bed/1-bath
  • Combined lot size: 10,150 sq. ft.
  • Value-add opportunity: below-market rents, potential for significant rental income growth
  • Strong cash flow and redevelopment upside

Location Benefits:

  • Central Berkeley location in a high-traffic commercial corridor
  • Immediate access to public transit (BART), retail, and dining
  • Desirable for tenants seeking convenience and connectivity
  • Exceptional value in one of Berkeley’s strongest rental markets

For the marketing package, visit: https://forms.gle/KkKudmgnZkEXC5kY7

Price and Status History

date type price
2019-10-06 For Sale NaN
2023-09-08 Off Market NaN
2025-02-08 For Sale 750000
2025-03-01 Pending NaN
2025-04-03 Sold 925000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BERKELEY LDFL CO VIRGINIA ST & FT OF UNIVERSITY, Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980817746 0.44
BAUM ELECTROLAB 800 Bancroft Way 2ND FLOOR, Berkeley, CA 94710-2251, USA N N NF 0 CAD070148457 0.81
PEERLESS ELECTRIC 2220 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2215, USA N N NF 0 CAD981371313 0.86
DESOTO INC 1608 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1749, USA N N DR 0 CAD009110867 0.95
MATRECON INC 2424 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2404, USA N N NF 0 CAT000624197 0.95
SOLID WASTE MGMT CTR SECOND AND, Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637227 0.99
ELECTRO-COATINGS IND 893 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA N N NF 0 CAD009116211 0.99

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
DAVLIN PAINT CO INC 700 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2221, USA 13 1992 N/A 94710DVLNP700AL 0.88
THORATEC LABORATORIES CORP 2448 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2414, USA 1 1988 N/A 94710THRTC2448S 0.89
BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS 800 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2428, USA 20 2019 Yes 94710CTTRB4THAN 0.91
BERKELEY READY MIX CONCRETE 699 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1727, USA 1 2007 N/A 94710BRKLY699VI 0.96

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
FRANK’S ENGINEERING CLINIC 1245 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-1708, USA OPR: Operating 0.16
YAS AUTOMOTIVE 2720 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2202, USA OPR: Operating 0.91
MCDONALD RESTAURANT 1998 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704-1032, USA OPR: Operating 0.92
SAAB REPLAY 727 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2431, USA OPR: Operating 0.97

Flood Risk Info

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Flood Zone Type

code meaning
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AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
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Landslide Risk Info

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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 1 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 4

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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