Alameda County property record for 2139 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,333 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,885 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,825,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $20,865 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-1586-3 |
| Primary APN | 53-1586-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,333 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,885 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 2139 ESSEX ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-1814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00003 BLK: AR: 0053 PAGE: 1586 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWBURY |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 423901 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1586-3
Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2139 ESSEX ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| Apr 06, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 06, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 05, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MUFG UNION BK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 07, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 07, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 02, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202560270 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000070127 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2139 ESSEX ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1814 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2139 ESSEX ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1814 |
| Document Number | 0000039505 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026039505 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | 2160 SUPERIOR AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2139 ESSEX ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1814 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 169 SCENIC AVE, PIEDMONT, CA 94611-3414 |
| Document Number | 0000117499 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021117499 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45245 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 06, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2139 ESSEX ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1814 |
| Document Number | 0000070126 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 70126 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 169 SCENIC AVE PIEDMONT CA 946113414, PIEDMONT, CA 94611-3414 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 06, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2139 ESSEX ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1814 |
| Document Number | 0000070127 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 70127 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2139 ST |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2139 ESSEX ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1814 |
| Document Number | 0000012534 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 05, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 06, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 169 SCENIC AVE PIEDMONT CA 946113414, PIEDMONT, CA 94611-3414 |
| Document Number | 0000012534 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12534 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 17, 2047 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,865.00 (+11.46%) | $1,187,387 (+4.04%) Land $356,216 Building $831,171 | |
| 2023 | $18,719.00 | $1,141,287 Land $342,386 Building $798,901 | $1,438,560 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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