| Primary address | 2139 Essex Street, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94705 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | South Berkeley |
| Parcel ID | 53-1586-3 |
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| Sale date | 05/07/2025 |
| Sale price | $1,825,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $14,632 |
| Building sqft | 2,333 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Home with Non-Economic 2nd Unit (1200) |
| Acreage | 0.09 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Zoning district | Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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2139 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1910 and has a total of 2,333 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 2139 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,187,387, the tax amount paid for 2139 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 is $14,632.
When was 2139 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold and what was the last sale price?2139 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold in 05/07/2025 for $1,825,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 2139 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94705. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $14,632 |
| Market value | $1,187,387 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2139 Essex Street, Berkeley, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $1,187,387 | 1.2323 | $14,632 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,164,110 | 1.2033 | $14,008 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,141,287 | 1.206 | $13,764 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,118,910 | 1.2172 | $13,619 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,096,975 | 1.2508 | $13,721 | +3.76% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 2139 Essex Street, Berkeley to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Mendez Elementary | 8 | Public | K-5 | 370 | 0.27 |
| Peralta Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 352 | 0.46 |
| Escuela Bilingüe Internacional | NR | Private | PK-8 | 367 | 0.46 |
| Escuela Bilingüe Internacional | NR | Private | PK-8 | 367 | 0.46 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.48 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Bilingüe Internacional | NR | Private | PK-8 | 367 | 0.46 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.48 |
| Willard Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 596 | 0.53 |
| The Elmwood Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 106 | 0.69 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.79 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Technology Academy | 5 | Public | 10-12 | 49 | 0.50 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.79 |
| Maybeck High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 109 | 0.81 |
| Berkeley High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,204 | 1.00 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 1.14 |
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Here are the neighbors for 2139 Essex Street, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3025 Wheeler St, Berkeley | 2,768 | 03/28/2022 | |
| 2117 Essex St, Berkeley | 3,134 | 11/15/2006 | |
| 2168 Emerson St, Berkeley | 3,318 | 04/07/2015 | $825,000 |
| 2160 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 3,416 | 08/27/2024 | |
| 2128 Essex St, Berkeley | 2,650 | ||
| 3046 Fulton St, Berkeley | 2,297 | 05/21/2002 | |
| 3048 Deakin St, Berkeley | 1,860 | 02/20/2002 | $619,000 |
| 3025 Fulton St, Berkeley | 1,670 | 07/30/2002 | |
| 2210 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 3,030 | 04/02/2018 | |
| 2237 Prince St, Berkeley | 1,561 | 03/18/1998 | |
| 3033 Wheeler St, Berkeley | 2,158 | 09/19/1990 | $245,000 |
| 2144 Emerson St, Berkeley | 1,155 | 02/26/2014 | |
| 2130 Essex St, Berkeley | 1,642 | ||
| 3049 Fulton St, Berkeley | 2,116 | 01/20/2022 | $1,125,000 |
| 2214 Russell St, Berkeley | 2,250 | 08/15/2024 | |
| 3053 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 1,988 | 01/18/2007 | |
| 2204 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 550 | 09/08/2015 | $510,000 |
| 2245 Prince St, Berkeley | 1,104 | 08/25/2021 | |
| 2911 Fulton St, Berkeley | 3,908 | 09/04/2007 | |
| 3051 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 1,625 | 06/16/2000 | $410,000 |