Alameda County property record for 2129 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,885 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,670 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-1586-6 |
| Primary APN | 53-1586-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,885 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2129 ESSEX ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-1814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00015 BLK: 000D MP: 0011 PAGE: 0019 ;LOT: 00016 BLK: 000D MP: 0011 PAGE: 0019 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWBURY |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 423901 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2129 ESSEX ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202567704 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $630,500 (+361.36%) Land $191,250 Building $446,250 | ||
| 2025 | $7,670.00 (+23.27%) | $136,661 (+4.04%) Land $58,569 Building $78,092 | |
| 2023 | $6,222.00 | $131,355 Land $56,295 Building $75,060 | $1,199,160 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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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