| Primary address | 2159 Emerson Street, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94705 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | South Berkeley |
| Parcel ID | 53-1587-7 |
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| Sale date | 04/25/2022 |
| Sale price | $1,875,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $24,433 |
| Building sqft | 1,062 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.07 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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2159 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1925 and has a total of 1,062 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 2159 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,989,750, the tax amount paid for 2159 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 is $24,519.
When was 2159 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold and what was the last sale price?2159 Emerson Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold in 04/25/2022 for $1,875,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 2159 Emerson 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 | $24,520 |
| Current property tax | $24,433 |
| Market value | $1,989,750 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2159 Emerson 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 | $1,989,750 | 1.2323 | $24,520 | +9.97% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,853,000 | 1.2033 | $22,297 | +7.18% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,725,000 | 1.206 | $20,804 | +38.20% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,236,672 | 1.2172 | $15,053 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,212,432 | 1.2508 | $15,165 | +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 2159 Emerson 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 | 0.23 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.44 |
| Malcolm X Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 459 | 0.49 |
| Escuela Bilingüe Internacional | NR | Private | PK-8 | 367 | 0.50 |
| Escuela Bilingüe Internacional | NR | Private | PK-8 | 367 | 0.50 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.44 |
| Escuela Bilingüe Internacional | NR | Private | PK-8 | 367 | 0.50 |
| Willard Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 596 | 0.51 |
| The Elmwood Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 106 | 0.68 |
| Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 450 | 0.77 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Technology Academy | 5 | Public | 10-12 | 49 | 0.46 |
| Maybeck High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 109 | 0.80 |
| Mentoring Academy | NR | Private | 8-12 | 30 | 0.83 |
| Berkeley High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,204 | 0.95 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 1.09 |
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Here are the neighbors for 2159 Emerson Street, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3011 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 2,584 | 04/25/1995 | $135,000 |
| 2129 Essex St, Berkeley | 1,206 | 05/23/2025 | $625,000 |
| 3000 Wheeler St, Berkeley | 1,075 | 06/28/2023 | $1,330,000 |
| 2164 Emerson St, Berkeley | 1,182 | 11/21/2023 | |
| 2154 Emerson St, Berkeley | 1,855 | 02/17/2006 | |
| 2137 Emerson St, Berkeley | 4,040 | 09/09/2015 | |
| 2112 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 3,262 | 01/31/2025 | $950,000 |
| 2158 Emerson St, Berkeley | 1,580 | 06/26/2003 | |
| 3016 Wheeler St, Berkeley | 1,233 | 10/05/2016 | |
| 2148 Emerson St, Berkeley | 1,055 | 04/22/2020 | |
| 2140 Emerson St, Berkeley | 997 | 05/17/2023 | |
| 2110 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 6,600 | 05/21/2021 | |
| 2920 Wheeler St, Berkeley | 2,210 | 04/21/2021 | $1,753,000 |
| 3004 Wheeler St, Berkeley | 1,075 | 04/25/2024 | |
| 2147 Emerson St, Berkeley | 3,654 | 03/21/1997 | $127,500 |
| 3007 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 1,767 | 01/09/2014 | |
| 2901 Lorina St, Berkeley | 3,168 | ||
| 2118 Emerson St, Berkeley | 1,947 | 02/27/2015 | |
| 3001 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley | 855 | 12/12/2018 | |
| 2118 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 2,129 | 01/05/2018 | $1,150,000 |