Alameda County property record for 2159 Emerson St, Berkeley, CA 94705 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
| Square Footage | 1,062 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 2,880 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,875,000 (2022) |
| Tax Bill | $25,537.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 53-1587-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,062 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 2,880 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Street Address | 2159 EMERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-1812 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00007 BLK: AR: 0053 PAGE: 1587 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWBURY |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 14&15 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 423901 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1587-7
Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2159 EMERSON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1812 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Tenants In Common |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Oct 08, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Nov 01, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Jun 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PENTAGON FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 01, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202281808 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000664944 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2159 EMERSON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1812 |
| Document Number | 0000081808 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022081808 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $48,937.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants In Common |
| Address | 2159 EMERSON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1812 |
| Document Number | 0000081809 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022081809 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2159 EMERSON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1812 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2159 EMERSON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1812 |
| Document Number | 0000336243 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021336243 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 01, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2159 EMERSON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1812 |
| Document Number | 0000223379 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019223379 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship |
| Address | 2159 EMERSON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1812 |
| Document Number | 0000223380 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 01, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019223380 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Nov 01, 2029 |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2159 EMERSON ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1812 |
| Document Number | 0000152973 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 01, 2017 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 2159 EMERSON ST BERKELEY CA 947051812, BERKELEY, CA 94705-1812 |
| Document Number | 0000152973 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 152973 |
| Name | PENTAGON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 12, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified April 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 | $22,644.00 (-11.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,982,750 (+14.94%) Land $596,925 Building $1,392,825 | |
| 2024 | $25,537.00 (+6.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $23,939.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,725,000 Land $517,500 Building $1,207,500 | $1,836,090 |
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