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3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland, CA 94609 Property Information

3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland, CA 94609 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland
Zip code 94609
County Alameda
Neighborhood Longfellow
Parcel ID 12-967-27

Sales & Tax Overview for 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland

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Sale date 05/25/2022
Sale price $1,200,000
Arm's length
Property tax $16,273

Lot & Building Information for 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland

Building sqft 2,791
Building class Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)
Acreage 0.07
Units 2
Year built 1906
Stories 2
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Transit Oriented (S-15)
School district Oakland Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland

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About 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland, CA 94609?

3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland, CA 94609 was built in 1906 and has a total of 2,791 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland, CA 94609 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,273,440, the tax amount paid for 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland, CA 94609 is $16,273.

When was 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland, CA 94609 last sold?

3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland, CA 94609 was last sold in 09/29/2022.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/25/2022 $1,200,000
09/02/2020 $675,000
03/01/2016 $835,500
       
       
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Title Documents for 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/29/2022 Joint Tenancy Grant Deed
05/25/2022 Deed of trust 06/01/2052
05/25/2022 Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed
05/25/2022 Grant Deed
09/02/2020 Grant Deed
03/01/2016 Deed of Trust 03/01/2046
03/01/2016 Grant Deed
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Property Taxes for 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $16,273
Market value $1,273,440

Assessment History for 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,273,440 1.2779 $16,273 +3.42%
2024-2025 $1,248,480 1.2603 $15,735 -6.32%
2023-2024 $1,224,000 1.3722 $16,796 +30.86%
2022-2023 $932,000 1.3771 $12,835 +2.22%
2021-2022 $913,727 1.3741 $12,556 +1.07%

Permits for 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland

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Oakland residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$685,500
-8.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$517
-8.5% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$965,000
-7.1% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Martin De Porres NR Private K-8 187 0.20
Hoover Elementary School 3 Public K-5 262 0.48
North Oakland Community Charter School 3 Charter K-5 119 0.57
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.61
East Bay German International School NR Private K-8 0 0.64

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Martin De Porres NR Private K-8 187 0.20
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 0.30
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.35
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.61
East Bay German International School NR Private K-8 0 0.64

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy 4 Charter 6-12 456 0.30
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring NR Private 6-12 0 0.35
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 0.57
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 0.61
Street Academy (Alternative) 2 Public 9-12 69 0.73

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Neighbors for 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland

Here are the neighbors for 3838 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
699 W Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 2,465 01/28/2009
469 40th St, Oakland 5,928 12/26/2025 $1,762,500
3900 Telegraph Ave, Oakland 03/19/2002
3943 Ruby St, Oakland 3,120 06/11/2025
3848 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland 4,060 02/23/2021
3875 Ruby St, Oakland 16,896 03/26/2024
3919 Ruby St, Oakland 814 03/08/2022
3820 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland 6,090 03/12/2013 $250,000
3825 Clarke St, Oakland 2,540 07/31/2013
3921 Ruby St, Oakland 735 10/06/2008
3901 Ruby St, Oakland 7,821 11/26/2019 $4,000,000
3834 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland 2,820 05/07/2025
456 38th St, Oakland 1,578 04/10/2015
678 37th St, Oakland 4,412 02/14/2017 $1,425,000
3810 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland 1,761 12/09/1993
723 Apgar St, Oakland 1,853 11/21/2025 $691,000
3701 Martin Luther King JR Way, Oakland 08/09/2024
657 W Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 34,760 08/18/2021
681 Apgar St, Oakland 3,710 12/31/2001 $391,000
454 38th St, Oakland 886 04/27/2010 $375,000

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