2139 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA

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Property Overview:

2139 Essex St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1910. It features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,333 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a LEGAL separate in-law unit (ADU) with its own entrance. The property was remodeled in 2010 (new stucco, appliances, flooring, deck, landscaping). The estimated home value is $1,790,000 (sold for $988,000 in 2014).

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 18% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 14.8% (higher than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Sylvia Mendez Elementary, Berkeley Technology Academy, and Willard Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 1112 (above state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 77.7% white-collar jobs, 22.3% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 12,566 (13% growth since 2000).
    • 47.7% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (14.94%); second largest: 45-54 years (13.81%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 43.8°F (January), 74.5°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 30.4 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $106,355.
    • Average annual spending: $71,140.

Property Features:

  • Totally remodeled in 2010: new stucco, appliances, flooring, deck, and landscaping.
  • Open floor plan with extensively remodeled kitchen (marble countertops, KitchenAid appliances).
  • Garden-facing primary suite with modern bathroom (double vanity, ceramic teal tile, dual rain shower).
  • Additional bedrooms and bathrooms on both main and lower levels—ideal for home office or guests.
  • LEGAL in-law unit (ADU): 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, separate entrance.
  • Large carport/outdoor party pavilion for entertaining or auto enthusiasts.
  • Walkable to BART, Berkeley Bowl, Elmwood Shopping District, Whole Foods, and more.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Berkeley location in the Lorin neighborhood, near Elmwood Shopping District and Berkeley Bowl Market.
  • Excellent public transit access (walk to BART) and close to major freeways.
  • Ideal for families, commuters, and those seeking vibrant urban amenities.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2007-06-06 Sold 485000
2012-09-06 Sold 670000
2012-10-05 Sold 670000
2014-12-02 Sold 988000
2018-04-06 Sold 815280
2024-06-01 For Sale 1790000
2025-04-09 For Sale 1095000
2025-05-07 Sold 1825000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
GRANT LABORATORIES 6020 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA 94608-1424, USA N N NF 0 CAD093982866 0.74

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, USA OPR: Operating 0.27
BERKELEY ICELAND 2727 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703-2206, USA OPR: Operating 0.44
UNIVERSITY OF CA- BERKELEY 2000 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94720-8902, USA OPR: Operating 0.52
CARLSON GARAGE 2105 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2719, USA OPR: Operating 0.59
BLAKE STREET 2029 Blake Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2603, USA OPR: Operating 0.64
SAFEWAY STORE 6310 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618-1332, USA OPR: Operating 0.73
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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
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AH 0 0 0 0
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Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
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South Hayward Oakland East 0 1 0
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Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
Very high 0 0 0 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 1 3
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