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Essex Property Trust

San Mateo, CA 1,001–5,000 employees 14 principals

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About Essex Property Trust

Essex Property Trust is a real estate operator headquartered in San Mateo, CA. Essex Property Trust operates in Los Angeles, California (LA), Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, California and San Diego, California. Its investment focus is on Affordable Housing, Family-oriented apartments and Hospitality.

Essex Property Trust, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the acquisition, development, redevelopment, and management of multifamily residential properties. Founded in 1971 by George M. Marcus, the company has been operating for over 50 years. Essex owned interests in 252 apartment communities, totaling approximately 61,997 units, primarily located in Southern California, Northern California, and the Seattle metropolitan area. The company employs around 1,750 individuals. Essex became a publicly traded company and is currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "ESS". The company's strategic focus is on high-quality apartment communities situated in supply-constrained markets along the West Coast.

Principals at Essex Property Trust

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Essex Property Trust's project portfolio

4 projects on file · Multifamily (4)

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Markets and themes

Markets Essex Property Trust operates in

  • Los Angeles, California (LA)
  • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, California
  • San Diego, California
  • San Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, California
  • San Jose, California
  • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, California
  • Seattle, Washington

Investment themes at Essex Property Trust

  • Affordable Housing
  • Family-oriented apartments
  • Hospitality
  • Micro-apartments
  • Multifamily - Core
  • Multifamily - Ground-up
  • Standalone Retail
  • Suburban Office

Capabilities

  • AIM Attendee
  • Asset Management
  • Construction Management
  • High-Rise
  • Luxury
  • NMHC OpTech Attendee
  • Sustainability
  • Technology-forward

Operators similar to Essex Property Trust

  • Kairos Investment Management Company
    Institutional tierSan Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, CaliforniaSanta Maria-Santa Barbara, California+5 more marketsSuburban OfficeHospitality+2 more themes
  • Trammell Crow Company
    Institutional tierSan Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, CaliforniaSeattle, Washington+2 more marketsSuburban OfficeAffordable Housing+4 more themes
  • BGRE
    Institutional tierSan Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, CaliforniaSan Diego, California+2 more marketsStandalone RetailSuburban Office+4 more themes
  • AvalonBay Communities
    Institutional tierSan Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, CaliforniaSan Diego, California+4 more marketsAffordable HousingMultifamily - Core+1 more theme
  • Kimco Realty Corporation
    Institutional tierSan Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, CaliforniaSeattle, Washington+3 more marketsSuburban OfficeHospitality+2 more themes
  • Hines
    Institutional tierSan Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, CaliforniaSeattle, Washington+2 more marketsStandalone RetailSuburban Office+3 more themes
  • Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation
    Institutional tierSan Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, CaliforniaSeattle, WashingtonStandalone RetailSuburban Office+4 more themes
  • CIM Group
    Institutional tierSan Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, CaliforniaSeattle, Washington+2 more marketsStandalone RetailHospitality+2 more themes
  • AEW Capital Management
    Institutional tierSan Diego, CaliforniaLos Angeles, California (LA)+1 more marketStandalone RetailSuburban Office+3 more themes
  • Clarion Partners
    Institutional tierSan Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, CaliforniaSeattle, Washington+1 more marketStandalone RetailAffordable Housing+3 more themes

Frequently asked questions about Essex Property Trust

What does Essex Property Trust do?
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
Where is Essex Property Trust based?
Essex Property Trust is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.
What markets does Essex Property Trust operate in?
Essex Property Trust is active in Los Angeles, California (LA), Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, California, San Diego, California, San Francisco - Oakland Bay Area, California, San Jose, California, and Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, California.
How many employees does Essex Property Trust have?
Essex Property Trust has 1,001–5,000 employees.
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Essex Property Trust at a glance

Tier
Institutional
Operator type
Developer, Owner
Headcount
1,001–5,000
Units owned
25,000+
Units managed
25,000+
Property mgmt
Self-Managed
Markets
7
Principals
14

Contact Essex Property Trust

1100 Park Place Suite 200, San Mateo, CA 94403, United States
www.essexapartmenthomes.com