Essex Property Trust Inc. - ESS- Profile

Essex Property Trust Incorporated. The Group's principal activities are to own, operate, manage, acquire, develop and redevelop real estate properties. The Group is elected to be taxed as a Real Estate Investment Trust, as defined under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The majority of the Group's real estate consists of apartment communities. As of 31-Dec-2006, the Group owned 130 apartment communities, 2 recreational vehicle parks and 3 office buildings. The Group operates in three geographical regions: Southern California, Northern California and Seattle Metro. The Group also owns properties in Portland, Oregon, Houston and Texas. Owns, acquires, develops and manages real estate properties