2030 Essex St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley Neighborhood
8
Beds
4
Baths
2,820
Sq Ft
5,000
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- 5-minute walk to Ashby Station
- Rectangular Lot
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- Wall Furnace
About This Home
As of November 20212030 Essex Street is a four-unit multifamily property located in a prime South Berkeley neighborhood. The property consists of four (4) 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartments averaging 705 square feet. The property offers on-site laundry and is individually metered for both gas and electricity. The building has four off-street parking spaces, increasing the desirability for tenants and offering the owner an additional revenue source. The property is located in South Berkeley just steps from the Berkeley Bowl Marketplace and many other walkable retail locations including Walgreens. Situated one block from Shattuck Avenue and two blocks from Ashby Avenue, the location allows tenants the additional convenience of Whole Foods (with outdoor dining) and various outdoor cafes and shops, all within an easy walk. Commuters will appreciate the close proximity of city bus lines and the Ashby BART Station just two short blocks away.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Nai Northern California License #02008347 Listed on: 06/02/2021
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $21,824
Year Built
- Built in 1959
Lot Details
- 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Rectangular Lot
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Quadruplex
- Stone Siding
- Stucco
Flooring
- Wood Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 8 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
Utilities
- Wall Furnace
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- 2,820 Sq Ft Building
- Bridge Aor Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 53159424
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 2, 2021
Closed on
Dec 3, 2021
Sold by
Tung Yu Lam Charles and Mui Helen Yan
Bought by
Falcon Ridge Partners Llc
Seller's Agent
Timothy Warren
Nai Northern California
Buyer's Agent
Vaillen Fung
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-6%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$173,667
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.07%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 2, 2021
Closed on
Oct 1, 2021
Sold by
First National Funding Corp
Bought by
Tung Yu Lam Charles and Vanmui Helen Van
Seller's Agent
Timothy Warren
Nai Northern California
Buyer's Agent
Vaillen Fung
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-6%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$888,750
Interest Rate
3.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 20, 2009
Sold by
Attar Ginger
Bought by
First National Funding Corp
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,185,000 | Wfg National Title Company | |
| Trustee Deed | $550,000 | First American Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $888,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $600,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $495,000 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $420,000 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $295,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,175,000 | -- | -- |
| 11/16/2021 11/16/21 | Sold | $1,175,000 | -6.0% | $417 / Sq Ft |
| 10/04/2021 10/04/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/23/2021 06/23/21 | For Sale | $1,250,000 | 0.0% | $443 / Sq Ft |
| 06/15/2021 06/15/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/02/2021 06/02/21 | For Sale | $1,250,000 | -- | $443 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,824 | $1,232,873 | $369,862 | $863,011 |
| 2023 | $21,349 | $1,208,700 | $362,610 | $846,090 |
| 2022 | $20,905 | $1,185,000 | $355,500 | $829,500 |
| 2021 | $12,352 | $476,984 | $178,869 | $298,115 |
| 2020 | $11,357 | $472,096 | $177,036 | $295,060 |
| 2019 | $10,553 | $462,840 | $173,565 | $289,275 |
| 2018 | $10,304 | $453,768 | $170,163 | $283,605 |
| 2017 | $9,922 | $444,872 | $166,827 | $278,045 |
| 2016 | $9,374 | $436,152 | $163,557 | $272,595 |
| 2015 | $9,217 | $429,603 | $161,101 | $268,502 |
| 2014 | $9,329 | $421,192 | $157,947 | $263,245 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2021
Timothy Warren
Nai Northern California
(510) 336-4719
4 in this area
40 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Vaillen Fung
(510) 387-5108
1 in this area
30 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40952441
APN: 053-1594-024-00
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