| Primary address | 2029 Essex Street, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94703 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | South Berkeley |
| Parcel ID | 53-1593-6 |
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| Sale date | 12/10/1997 |
| Sale price | $260,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $5,116 |
| Building sqft | 3,132 |
| Building class | 3 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2300 or Unknown Legal (2600) |
| Acreage | 0.14 |
| Units | 3 |
| Year built | 1880 |
| Zoning district | Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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2029 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1880 and has a total of 3,132 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 2029 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $415,133, the tax amount paid for 2029 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is $5,115.
When was 2029 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold?2029 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold in 03/29/2018.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/1997 | $260,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 2029 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $5,116 |
| Market value | $415,133 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2029 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 | $415,133 | 1.2323 | $5,116 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $406,995 | 1.2033 | $4,897 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $399,016 | 1.206 | $4,812 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $391,193 | 1.2172 | $4,762 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $383,523 | 1.2508 | $4,797 | +3.75% |
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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 2029 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 | 0.36 |
| Malcolm X Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 459 | 0.36 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.43 |
| American International Montessori School | NR | Private | K-6 | 57 | 0.50 |
| Sankofa United Elementary School | 3 | Public | K-5 | 270 | 0.51 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.43 |
| Escuela Bilingüe Internacional | NR | Private | PK-8 | 367 | 0.58 |
| Willard Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 596 | 0.64 |
| Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 450 | 0.69 |
| The Elmwood Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 106 | 0.81 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Technology Academy | 5 | Public | 10-12 | 49 | 0.44 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.89 |
| Maybeck High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 109 | 0.93 |
| Berkeley High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,204 | 0.99 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 1.11 |
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Here are the neighbors for 2029 Essex Street, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2937 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley | 2,188 | ||
| 2917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley | 3,275 | 09/04/2019 | $1,500,000 |
| 2911 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley | 3,370 | 04/15/2008 | |
| 1943 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 2,772 | 05/22/1992 | |
| 3001 Adeline St, Berkeley | 03/23/2017 | ||
| 1942 Russell St, Berkeley | 3,176 | 03/26/2004 | |
| 2923 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley | 1,687 | 08/23/2022 | $1,450,000 |
| 2976 Otis St, Berkeley | 3,852 | 10/16/2025 | |
| 1911 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 3,200 | 04/24/2018 | |
| 2021 Essex St, Berkeley | 2,116 | 11/15/2022 | |
| 2964 Adeline St, Berkeley | 4,690 | 04/16/2003 | |
| 1910 Russell St, Berkeley | 1,261 | 11/26/2014 | $780,000 |
| 1921 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 5,194 | 01/22/2021 | |
| 2926 Adeline St, Berkeley | 2,868 | ||
| 2025 Essex St, Berkeley | 995 | 09/21/2018 | |
| 2905 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley | 2,114 | 08/31/1990 | $239,000 |
| 1959 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 5,931 | 01/06/2021 | |
| 2905 Otis St, Berkeley | 2,063 | 02/27/2023 | |
| 1940 Russell St, Berkeley | 2,333 | 08/25/2022 | |
| 1902 Russell St, Berkeley | 4,457 | 06/04/2019 |