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1908 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1908 Essex St

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1905

Acreage

0.09

General Information

Address
Primary address
1908 Essex St
Berkeley, CA 94703
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
South Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
53-1703-2

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$529
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,208
Stories
1
Year built
1905
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Lot
Acreage
0.09
Zoning & use
Zoning
South Area Commercial District (C-SA)

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
63 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
95 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1908 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 1908 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

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Title documents

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Tax

Property taxes for 1908 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$529
Tax per sq. ft.
$0
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$42,906
Land value
$26,234
Building value
$16,672

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $42,906 1.2323 $529 +4.46%
2024-2025 $42,064 1.2033 $506 +1.77%
2023-2024 $41,239 1.206 $497 +1.06%
2022-2023 $40,431 1.2172 $492 -0.78%
2021-2022 $39,638 1.2508 $496 +3.80%
2020-2021 $39,232 1.218 $478 +5.74%
2019-2020 $38,462 1.1749 $452 -2.40%
2018-2019 $37,708 1.2279 $463 +3.20%
2017-2018 $36,969 1.2136 $449 +6.58%
2016-2017 $36,244 1.1615 $421 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1908 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$1,300,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$873

-4.9% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.25
American International Montessori School NR Private K-6 57 0.42
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.44
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.46
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.50
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.62
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.66
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.66
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.76
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.90
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.44
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.63
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.66
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.75
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.90
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.90
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.92
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.96
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.98
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 1.02
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.44
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.96
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.02
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.04
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 1.09
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.09
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.13
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 1.27
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.30
Emery Secondary School 6 Public 9-12 187 1.43

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Neighbors for 1908 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA

3061 Adeline St, Berkeley 2116 Blake St, Berkeley 3020 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley 1918 Woolsey St, Berkeley 3042 Tremont St, Berkeley 1910 Essex St, Berkeley 2530 10th St, Berkeley 3040 Tremont St, Berkeley 3075 Adeline St, Berkeley 2151 Stuart St, Berkeley 1900 Essex St, Berkeley 2811 Stuart St, Berkeley 1515 Prince St, Berkeley 2828 Palm CT, Berkeley 1047 Folger Ave, Berkeley 3044 Tremont St, Berkeley 1528 Julia St, Berkeley 2701 Prince St, Berkeley 1514 Ward St, Berkeley 2820 Cherry St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1908 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA

94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1908 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1908 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 1908 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1908 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 1,208 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1908 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1908 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $42,906.

What are the property taxes for 1908 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1908 Essex Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $528.

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