Alameda County property record for 2134 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 970 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $675,000 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $14,287 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-1585-26 |
| Primary APN | 52-1585-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 970 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,800 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2134 ESSEX ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-1815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00026 BLK: AR: 0052 PAGE: 1585 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWBURT |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 423901 |
2134 Essex St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2015.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2134 ESSEX ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20153201 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000064844 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2134 Essex St was $14,287 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $820,441 (+1.14%) Land $248,232 Building $579,209 | ||
| 2025 | $14,287.00 Homeowner's exemption | $811,221 Land $243,366 Building $567,855 | |
| 2023 | $12,691.00 Homeowner's exemption | $779,725 Land $233,917 Building $545,808 | $1,020,420 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2134 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 2134 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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