Residential > House
Sold
07/20/2012
Sold Price
$696,000$670/ft²
2020 Essex St
Berkeley, CA 94703
- 4Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,039ft²Living Area
- 3,700ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1908Year Built
- -DOM
- 17Permits
2020 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,039 ft² house built in 1908 on a 0.085 acre lot with 17 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2012 for $696,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,175,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 2020 Essex St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,175,000
$1,130/ft²
+$479K above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$696,000
$670/ft²
11 years ago
2020 Essex St is valued at $1,175,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
2020 Essex St was last sold in 2012 for $696,000.
Permits
2020 Essex St has 17 permit records of total value of $154,208.
Permit History
17
Permits
$154,208
Total Permit Value
September 17, 2021
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Remove and replace existing roofing with comparable shingle roofing 18sqrsJob Value: $14,000Status: finalType: Minor permit for reroof HVAC water heater pv/solar ev charging seismic gas shut-off valve. (r-3 occuBusiness Name: Construction OR ContractorFees: $528Effective Date: 2021-09-17Permit Number: B2021-04213
October 1, 2013
Project Name: Electrical Mechanical PermitDescription: Furnace replacement & ductwork new electrical circuitStatus: expiredType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: POWER & LIGHTApplicant: Kuhn Thomas MFees: $254Effective Date: 2013-10-01Permit Number: B2013-04525
October 1, 2013
Project Name: Electrical Mechanical PermitDescription: Furnace replacement & ductwork new electrical circuitStatus: expiredType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; 0Effective Date: 2013-10-01Permit Number: B2013-04525-M
November 27, 2012
Description: ** seismic retrofit for transfer tax reductionJob Value: $15,460Status: ISSUEDType: BuildingSub Type: Bp-3 (3 wk; Business Name: FORD J DAVID0Effective Date: 2012-11-27Permit Number: 1200003888
September 21, 2012
Description: Permit value$15.5kmessage contractor seismic retrofit for transfer tax reductionStatus: CLOSED COMPLETEType: BuildingBusiness Name: KUHN THOMASCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESJ DAVID FORDEffective Date: 2012-09-21Permit Number: B2012-03888
June 14, 2010
Description: $24, 000. $$ alj * * * applicant re-submitted (2) sets of chimney in family room and addition pose & concrete pier for north end of beam. Construct deck in rear of property familyroom. Increase in valuation from $21, 000 to plans for b/s-6-4-10-sc1 replace 3 windows & remove 3 walls in revisions submitted 6/29/10 to removeJob Value: $24,000Status: ISSUEDType: BuildingSub Type: Bp-1 (1 wk; Business Name: COYLE HOME REMODEL0Effective Date: 2010-06-14Permit Number: 1000001774
May 21, 2010
Project Name: Building Electrical PermitDescription: Construct deck in rear of property replace 3 windows & remove 3 walls in familyroomJob Value: $24,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: MARIN COYLEApplicant: Goldfarb Robert0Effective Date: 2010-05-21Permit Number: B2010-01774
May 21, 2010
Project Name: Building Electrical PermitDescription: * construct deck in rear of property replace 3 windows & remove 3 walls in familyroomJob Value: $24,000Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: Building; PermitSub Type: Alteration0Effective Date: 2010-05-21Permit Number: B2010-01774-E
October 26, 2006
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Due to seismic retrofit old utility sink area was demolished seismic retrofitJob Value: $6,000Status: Closed CompleteType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: ARTHUR FONCESSCA; GOLDFARB ROBERT & JUDITHCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESARTHUR FONCESSCAApplicant: Goldfarb Robert & Judith; 0Effective Date: 2006-10-26Permit Number: B2006-04498
October 2, 2006
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Plan checker increased valuation from $12, 000 to $20, 000 and increased again for bathroom remodeling to $25, 000 total remove and replace kitchen windows with smaller. Relocate kitchen sink from alcove to south wall. Replace door from bedroom to kitchen with wall. Relocate refrigerator to alcove. All new cabinets counters and dishwasher. Install new window at basement level. And revision same date to include bathroom remodelJob Value: $25,000Status: Closed CompleteType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: Arthur Bonseca; GOLDFARB ROBERT & JUDITHCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESARTHUR BONSECAApplicant: Goldfarb Robert & Judith; 0Effective Date: 2006-10-02Permit Number: B2006-04010
September 27, 2006
Project Name: plumbing PermitDescription: Repipe from gate valve to bathroom upstairs and to kitchen- to be determined in fieldJob Value: $6,000Status: completeType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Goldfarb Robert & JudithEffective Date: 2006-09-27Permit Number: B2006-03935
September 21, 2006
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Voluntary non-engineered residential substructual strenghtening: Install holdowns, mudsill bolts and plywood bracing panels.dcJob Value: $7,024Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: GOLDFARB JUDITHCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESMARK OF EARTHQUAKE SAFETYApplicant: Goldfarb Judith; 0Effective Date: 2006-09-21Permit Number: B2006-03853
September 21, 2006
Description: ***** print only 4 comment lines ***** bracing panels.dc holdowns mudsill bolts and plywood substructual strenghtening: install voluntary non-engineered residentialJob Value: $7,024Status: ISSUEDType: BuildingSub Type: Bp-0 express; Business Name: EARTHQUAKE SAFETY; EARTHQUAKE SAFETY INC0Effective Date: 2006-09-21Permit Number: 0600003853
August 30, 2006
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Upgrade service to 100amps addition two circuitsStatus: expiredType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Goldfarb Robert & JudithEffective Date: 2006-08-30Permit Number: B2006-03461
September 29, 2005
Project Name: plumbing PermitDescription: Repair sewer line on 4 stack and install new clean out. All work on propertyStatus: expiredType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Goldfarb Robert & JudithEffective Date: 2005-09-29Permit Number: B2005-04199
February 8, 2005
Project Name: plumbing PermitDescription: Replacement of gas water heaterJob Value: $1,100Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: GOLDFARB ROBERT & JUDITHCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESWATER HEATERS ONLYApplicant: Goldfarb Robert & Judith; 0Effective Date: 2005-02-08Permit Number: B2005-00511
June 29, 2000
Project Name: plumbingPermitDescription: Repair/replace gas line for pg&e turn onJob Value: $600Status: canceledType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Goldfarb Robert & JudithEffective Date: 2000-06-29Permit Number: B2000-02764
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$13,666.14From latest Total Assessed Value1.66%Total Assessed Value$823,764=Land+
Assessed Value$247,129Additions
Assessed Value$576,635
In 2023, taxes billed for 2020 Essex St were $13,666.14, which is 1.66% from latest Total Assessed Value of $823,764.
Property History
2020 Essex St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 2020 Essex St
Hazard Risks
Earthquake566Nat'l Avg100Particulates98Carb Mono95Ozone84Air Pollution84Lead37Tornado16Weather4Hail0Hurricane0Wind0
9 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Tornado Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 2020 Essex St.
Walkability Index
19 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
2020 Essex St has a walkability score of 19 out of 20, which means that it is in a most walkable area.
Noise Level
45 dB
Quiet Suburban Residential 0-49
Suburban Residential 50-54
Urban Residential 55-59
Noisy Urban Residential 60-64
Very Noisy Urban Residential 65+
Noise at 2020 Essex St is around 45dBs, which is comparable to a Quiet Suburban Residential area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
43°F
High
58°F
Summer
Average
Low
55°F
High
71°F
In the winter at 2020 Essex St, temperatures range from 42.99°F to 57.8°F with an average of 50.4°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 54.8°F to 70.71°F with and average of 62.76°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 2020 Essex St
Public Schools
Willard Middle School
Grades: 6-8
0.66 mi
A
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
1.06 mi
B+
Emerson Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.07 mi
B
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.41 mi
B+
Malcom X Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.34 mi
B
John Muir Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.26 mi
B-
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
Nearby public schools serving 2020 Essex St have ratings undefined, undefined, undefined, undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in South Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94703.
Seasonal Housing units 94703
14%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94703
-11%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of South Berkeley.
Crime Index for 94703
158
158
The crime index in 94703 is 158, which is 1.6 times higher than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 2020 Essex St over selected time period.
Nearby Properties on Essex St
- 2003 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 (South Berkeley) is a 2,360 square foot, 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.11 acre property. It was built in 1904 and has an estimate of $1,513,019 with a price per ft² of $641.
- 2004 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 (South Berkeley) is a 1,638 square foot, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.11 acre property. It was built in 1900 and has an estimate of $1,214,426 with a price per ft² of $741.
- 1900 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 (South Berkeley) is a 3,003 square foot, 3 bathroom, 0.17 acre property.
- 1908 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 (South Berkeley) is a 1,208 square foot, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.09 acre property. It was built in 1905 and has an estimate of $998,015 with a price per ft² of $826.
- 1910 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 (South Berkeley) is a 1,370 square foot, 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.11 acre property. It was built in 1905 and has an estimate of $1,455,352 with a price per ft² of $1,062.
- 2017 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 (South Berkeley) is a 1,576 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.09 acre property. It was built in 1908 and has an estimate of $1,561,647 with a price per ft² of $991.
- 2011 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 (South Berkeley) is a 1,945 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.09 acre property. It was built in 1907 and has an estimate of $1,467,621 with a price per ft² of $755.
- 2007 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94703 (South Berkeley) is a 954 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.07 acre property. It was built in 1912 and has an estimate of $1,098,019 with a price per ft² of $1,151.
- 2116 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705 (South Berkeley) is a 2,794 square foot, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 0.11 acre property. It was built in 1912 and has an estimate of $1,663,598 with a price per ft² of $595.
- 2130 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705 (South Berkeley) is a 1,642 square foot, 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.08 acre property. It was built in 1921 and has an estimate of $1,354,848 with a price per ft² of $825.
- 2132 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705 (South Berkeley) is a 2,048 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.09 acre property. It was built in 1898 and has an estimate of $1,891,319 with a price per ft² of $918.
- 2134 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705 (South Berkeley) is a 970 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.09 acre property. It was built in 1898 and has an estimate of $1,125,552 with a price per ft² of $1,160.
- 2136 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705 (South Berkeley) is a 1,185 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.09 acre property. It was built in 1905 and has an estimate of $1,193,257 with a price per ft² of $1,007.
- 2141 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705 (South Berkeley) is a 1,133 square foot, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.07 acre property. It was built in 1918 and has an estimate of $1,312,135 with a price per ft² of $1,158.
- 2135 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705 (South Berkeley) is a 1,268 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.08 acre property. It was built in 1938 and has an estimate of $1,518,591 with a price per ft² of $1,198.
- 2133 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705 (South Berkeley) is a 1,339 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.08 acre property. It was built in 1910 and has an estimate of $1,284,595 with a price per ft² of $959.
- 2125 Essex St, Berkeley, CA 94705 (South Berkeley) is a 2,461 square foot, 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.12 acre property. It was built in 1900 and has an estimate of $1,667,923 with a price per ft² of $678.
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