Alameda County property record for 2127 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,292 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,040 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $116,590 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,576 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-1586-7 |
| Primary APN | 53-1586-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,292 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,040 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Street Address | 2127 ESSEX ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-1814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWBURY |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 423901 |
2127 Essex St, a quadplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2025.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2127 ESSEX ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202556697 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000066820 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2127 Essex St was $6,576.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $723,511 (+953.93%) Land $223,055 Building $500,456 | |
| 2025 | $6,576.00 Homeowner's exemption | $68,649 Land $32,363 Building $36,286 |
| 2023 | $5,581.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,983 Land $31,106 Building $34,877 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2127 Essex St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 2127 Essex St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Google Fiber.
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