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Two Commercial Condos - Storybook Cottages 1672-1676 University Ave 2,689 SF Office Building Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,210,050 ($450/SF)
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- 1672 UNIVERSITY AVENUE and 1674-1676 UNIVERSITY AVENUE – only sold together
- Centrally located 4 blocks from Downtown Berkeley, 5 blocks to North Berkeley BART
- Many popular eateries are within 2 blocks of property, on University Avenue
- Nestled in tree-shaded garden with gated access
- 7 blocks from UC Berkeley – the #1 public University in the world
- Steps to world-class theatre, arts, live music and sports venues
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• 1672 UNIVERSITY AVENUE – Commercial Condo Building (with basement + attic):
- Large front room with vaulted wood ceiling and fireplace. 2 private rooms, cozy nook, and 2 restrooms with showers ± 1,197 SF (per county records)
APN# 56-2004-26
• 1674-1676 UNIVERSITY AVENUE – Two-Story Commercial Condo Building:
- 2 private offices and 1 restroom on first floor with 2 private offices and 1 restroom on second floor
± 1,492 SF (per county records)
APN# 56-2004-27
LOCATION
Walk to either North Berkeley BART or Downtown BART stations. Close to UC Berkeley, which is the number-one ranked public university in the world (U.S. News & World Report). 2 blocks to Trader Joe’s. Downtown Berkeley’s restaurants, world-class theatre, arts, live music and sports venues are all within walking distance. Near North Shattuck’s destination culinary scene, all part of Berkeley’s vast dining options with over 350 restaurants citywide. Step out front and catch an AC Transit bus with stops all along University Avenue, connecting to Downtown Berkeley and through adjacent cities. Easy street parking. Excellent freeway access.
PROPERTY FACTS
AMENITIES
- Bus Line
- Fenced Lot
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Basement
- High Ceilings
- Natural Light
- Yard
SPACE AVAILABILITY
- SPACE
- SIZE
- SPACE USE
- CONDITION
- AVAILABLE
Commercial space available for lease in a storybook cottage set back from University Avenue. The Fox Commons complex is a green oasis of rustic, brick-sided cottages nestled in a tree-shaded garden. 1672 is visible from the street, with its own yard and gated access in front. Asking Rent: $2.50 Gross + Utilities. Front building (with basement + attic). Large front room with vaulted wood ceiling and fireplace. 2 private rooms and cozy nook. 2 restrooms with showers. Situated in Central Berkeley on a major corridor for traffic, businesses, and residents – a gateway from I-80 to UC Berkeley campus. Walk to either North Berkeley BART or Downtown BART stations. Close to UC Berkeley, which is the number-one ranked public university in the world (U.S. News & World Report). 2 blocks to Trader Joe’s. Many popular eateries are within 2 blocks. Downtown Berkeley’s restaurants, world-class theatre, arts, live music and sports venues are all within walking distance. Near North Shattuck’s destination culinary scene, all part of Berkeley’s vast dining options with over 350 restaurants citywide. Step out front and catch an AC Transit bus with stops all along University Avenue, connecting to Downtown Berkeley and through adjacent cities. Easy street parking. Excellent freeway access.
Ground floor of the rear (middle building) two-story cottage. Accessible through an adjacent gate. Asking Rent: $2.50 Gross + Utilities 2 private offices – one with vaulted wood ceiling, the other with open beam ceiling. 1 restroom. Situated in Central Berkeley on a major corridor for traffic, businesses, and residents – a gateway from I-80 to UC Berkeley campus. Walk to either North Berkeley BART or Downtown BART stations. Close to UC Berkeley, which is the number-one ranked public university in the world (U.S. News & World Report). 2 blocks to Trader Joe’s. Many popular eateries are within 2 blocks. Downtown Berkeley’s restaurants, world-class theatre, arts, live music and sports venues are all within walking distance. Near North Shattuck’s destination culinary scene, all part of Berkeley’s vast dining options with over 350 restaurants citywide. Step out front and catch an AC Transit bus with stops all along University Avenue, connecting to Downtown Berkeley and through adjacent cities. Easy street parking. Excellent freeway access.
| Space | Size | Space Use | Condition | Available |
| 1st Fl-Ste 1672 | 1,197 SF | Office | Full Build-Out | Jan 2026 |
| 1st Fl-Ste 1674 | 1,000 SF | Office | Full Build-Out | Jan 2026 |
1st Fl-Ste 1672
| Size |
| 1,197 SF |
| Space Use |
| Office |
| Condition |
| Full Build-Out |
| Available |
| Jan 2026 |
1st Fl-Ste 1674
| Size |
| 1,000 SF |
| Space Use |
| Office |
| Condition |
| Full Build-Out |
| Available |
| Jan 2026 |
1st Fl-Ste 1672
| Size | 1,197 SF |
| Space Use | Office |
| Condition | Full Build-Out |
| Available | Jan 2026 |
Commercial space available for lease in a storybook cottage set back from University Avenue. The Fox Commons complex is a green oasis of rustic, brick-sided cottages nestled in a tree-shaded garden. 1672 is visible from the street, with its own yard and gated access in front. Asking Rent: $2.50 Gross + Utilities. Front building (with basement + attic). Large front room with vaulted wood ceiling and fireplace. 2 private rooms and cozy nook. 2 restrooms with showers. Situated in Central Berkeley on a major corridor for traffic, businesses, and residents – a gateway from I-80 to UC Berkeley campus. Walk to either North Berkeley BART or Downtown BART stations. Close to UC Berkeley, which is the number-one ranked public university in the world (U.S. News & World Report). 2 blocks to Trader Joe’s. Many popular eateries are within 2 blocks. Downtown Berkeley’s restaurants, world-class theatre, arts, live music and sports venues are all within walking distance. Near North Shattuck’s destination culinary scene, all part of Berkeley’s vast dining options with over 350 restaurants citywide. Step out front and catch an AC Transit bus with stops all along University Avenue, connecting to Downtown Berkeley and through adjacent cities. Easy street parking. Excellent freeway access.
1st Fl-Ste 1674
| Size | 1,000 SF |
| Space Use | Office |
| Condition | Full Build-Out |
| Available | Jan 2026 |
Ground floor of the rear (middle building) two-story cottage. Accessible through an adjacent gate. Asking Rent: $2.50 Gross + Utilities 2 private offices – one with vaulted wood ceiling, the other with open beam ceiling. 1 restroom. Situated in Central Berkeley on a major corridor for traffic, businesses, and residents – a gateway from I-80 to UC Berkeley campus. Walk to either North Berkeley BART or Downtown BART stations. Close to UC Berkeley, which is the number-one ranked public university in the world (U.S. News & World Report). 2 blocks to Trader Joe’s. Many popular eateries are within 2 blocks. Downtown Berkeley’s restaurants, world-class theatre, arts, live music and sports venues are all within walking distance. Near North Shattuck’s destination culinary scene, all part of Berkeley’s vast dining options with over 350 restaurants citywide. Step out front and catch an AC Transit bus with stops all along University Avenue, connecting to Downtown Berkeley and through adjacent cities. Easy street parking. Excellent freeway access.
PROPERTY TAXES
| Parcel Numbers | Improvements Assessment | $122,144 (2025) | |
| Land Assessment | $81,429 (2025) | Total Assessment | $203,573 (2025) |
PROPERTY TAXES
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