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Sold on 08/10/2012
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2020 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703

  • $1,195,000

    Last sold 08/10/2012 for $692K

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,039

    Sqft ($666/Sqft)

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About 2020 Essex St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1908
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 3,700 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
Old world charm, updated kitchen, flexible space and minutes to Berkeley Bowl, BART, and cafes. Freshly painted walls and refinished floors. Lots of storage.Nestled beneath the redwoods is a charming cabin to create a separate office, studio or amazing retreat. Low ceiling on first floor.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Jeffrey Rosenbloom
Listing Office - RED OAK REALTY
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40577782 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 9 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Wall Furnace
Levels/Style Two Story, 2, Other
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 1039
Lot Size (SqFt) 3700
Lot Size (Acres) 0.0849
Year Built 1908
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
# Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 9
Laundry Hookups Only
Kitchen Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Wood
Appliances Dishwasher
Fireplace None
Exterior
Roof Composition Shingles
Construction Wood Shingles
Parking Off Street
Lot Description Regular
Amenities / Utilities
Water Source Public
Other Equipment None
Pool None
Location
View City Lights
County Alameda
Subdivision Berkeley Bowl
High School District Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Directions Shattuck To Essex
APN 53159419
$1.19M
Range: $836K-$1.55M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,328/month
Gross rent multiplier: 43.4
  • Aug 2012
    mls logo MLS # 40577782
  • Aug 10, 2012 Sold
    $692,000 (-0.6%)
  • Jun 13, 2012 Listed
    $595,000
  • Jul 2012
    Public Records
  • Jul 20, 2012 Sold
    $696,000 (+17.0%)
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $14,119 +3.3%
    $840,238 +2.0%
  • 2023
    $13,666 +0.3%
    $823,764 +2.0%
  • 2022
    $13,627 -0.2%
    $807,617
  • 2021
    $13,648 +5.8%
    $807,617 +3.06%
  • 2020
    $12,898 +4.3%
    $783,667
  • 2019
    $12,363 +1.9%
    $783,667 +2.0%
  • 2018
    $12,136 +7.3%
    $768,307 +4.04%
  • 2016
    $11,306 +1.5%
    $738,476
  • 2015
    $11,143
    —
  • 2020 Essex St
    $692K
  • South Berkeley
    $849K -5% y/y
  • 94703
    $925K +8% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $998K -9% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
2022 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,222,000 2/1 1,073 0.01
2012 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,055,000 3/2 1,509 0.01
2024 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,595,000 3/3 1,296 0.01
2004 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,667,000 3/1 1,638 0.01
2026 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,183,000 2/1 1,142 0.02
2028 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $965,000 2/1 975 0.02
2017 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,317,000 3/2 1,576 0.02
2013 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 $1,673,000 3/2 1,641 0.02

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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7/10
Malcolm X Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
7/10
Emerson Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
7/10
John Muir Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
8/10
Willard Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Berkeley Unified School District
8/10
Berkeley High School
public Grades 9-12
Berkeley Unified School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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