| Primary address | 2108 Essex Street, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94705 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | South Berkeley |
| Parcel ID | 52-1585-18 |
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| Sale date | 07/13/2009 |
| Sale price | $440,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $6,992 |
| Building sqft | 1,389 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.08 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1906 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Zoning district | Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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2108 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1906 and has a total of 1,389 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 2108 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $574,415, the tax amount paid for 2108 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 is $7,078.
When was 2108 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold?2108 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold in 10/10/2014.
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Access detailed property tax data for 2108 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94705. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $7,079 |
| Current property tax | $6,992 |
| Market value | $574,415 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2108 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 | $574,415 | 1.2323 | $7,079 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $563,155 | 1.2033 | $6,776 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $552,114 | 1.206 | $6,658 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $541,291 | 1.2172 | $6,589 | +0.39% |
| 2021-2022 | $524,681 | 1.2508 | $6,563 | +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 2108 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 | 0.33 |
| Malcolm X Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 459 | 0.43 |
| Sankofa United Elementary School | 3 | Public | K-5 | 270 | 0.47 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.48 |
| Peralta Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 352 | 0.48 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.48 |
| Escuela Bilingüe Internacional | NR | Private | PK-8 | 367 | 0.50 |
| Willard Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 596 | 0.61 |
| Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 450 | 0.76 |
| The Elmwood Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 106 | 0.77 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Technology Academy | 5 | Public | 10-12 | 49 | 0.49 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.82 |
| Maybeck High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 109 | 0.89 |
| Berkeley High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,204 | 1.03 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 1.15 |
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Here are the neighbors for 2108 Essex Street, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2116 Essex St, Berkeley | 2,794 | 11/16/2017 | |
| 2928 Lorina St, Berkeley | 1,730 | 07/28/2015 | $1,430,000 |
| 2115 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 2,198 | 07/31/2006 | |
| 2916 Wheeler St, Berkeley | 10/22/1998 | $206,000 | |
| 2135 Essex St, Berkeley | 1,268 | 10/10/2012 | |
| 2922 Wheeler St, Berkeley | 1,317 | 03/28/2017 | $1,100,000 |
| 2109 Emerson St, Berkeley | 879 | 05/09/2017 | $775,000 |
| 2924 Wheeler St, Berkeley | 1,082 | ||
| 2111 Emerson St, Berkeley | 879 | 03/01/2021 | |
| 2901 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 1,299 | 05/21/2024 | |
| 2914 Lorina St, Berkeley | 2,118 | 06/05/2025 | $1,000,000 |
| 2112 Essex St, Berkeley | 1,260 | 04/16/1993 | $187,000 |
| 2927 Lorina St, Berkeley | 3,565 | 07/28/2025 | |
| 2111 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 11,000 | 02/01/2024 | $2,516,000 |
| 2247 Prince St, Berkeley | 2,975 | 05/27/2015 | |
| 2907 Lorina St, Berkeley | 1,144 | 11/14/2001 | |
| 2129 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 1,769 | 01/08/2007 | |
| 2113 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 1,605 | 07/31/2006 | |
| 2911 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 4,440 | 01/25/2008 | $850,000 |
| 3049 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 1,900 | 12/01/2016 |