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3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 3042 Martin Luther King JR Way

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Property type

Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence (2400)

Year built

1909

Acreage

0.09

Sale price

$1,725,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
3042 Martin Luther King JR Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
Alternate address(es)
1841 Prince St
1845 Prince St
3042 M L K
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Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
South Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
53-1601-16

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/28/2022
Sale price
$1,725,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$22,923
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
3,755
Stories
2
Year built
1909
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
15
Elevator
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Lot
Acreage
0.09
Zoning & use
Zoning
South Area Commercial District (C-SA)
Units
4

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
62 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
99 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/28/2022 $1,725,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
12/29/1995 $169,000 XXXXX-XXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
01/25/1990 $260,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/23/2026 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
10/18/2023 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX X XX
10/18/2023 Deed of trust
Assignment of rents		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX X XX
06/27/2023 Assignment (deed of trust) XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX
06/27/2023 Affidavit of death XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
04/28/2022 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X
04/28/2022 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X
02/27/2020 Reconveyance XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
02/27/2020 Substitution of trustee XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
02/27/2020 Reconveyance XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$22,923
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,860,150
Land value
$549,171
Building value
$1,310,979

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,860,150 1.2323 $22,923 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,823,690 1.2033 $21,944 +3.42%
2023-2024 $1,759,500 1.206 $21,220 +565.51%
2022-2023 $261,951 1.2172 $3,188 -0.73%
2021-2022 $256,815 1.2508 $3,212 +3.75%
2020-2021 $254,184 1.218 $3,096 +5.74%
2019-2020 $249,201 1.1749 $2,928 -2.40%
2018-2019 $244,315 1.2279 $3,000 +3.20%
2017-2018 $239,526 1.2136 $2,907 +6.58%
2016-2017 $234,830 1.1615 $2,728 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
01/30/2023
12/23/2022
10/26/2022

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Berkeley residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,300,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$873

-4.9% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.13
American International Montessori School NR Private K-6 57 0.36
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.48
Sankofa United Elementary School 3 Public K-5 270 0.54
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.58
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.71
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.76
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.77
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.77
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.77
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.48
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.56
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.77
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.77
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.77
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.86
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.87
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 1.00
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.03
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 1.05
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.46
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 1.03
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.03
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.06
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 1.06
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 1.15
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.15
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.17
Hillview Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.30
Emery Secondary School 6 Public 9-12 187 1.34

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Neighbors for 3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

2970 Adeline St, Berkeley 2080 Emerson St, Berkeley 2907 Harper St, Berkeley 3054 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 1837 Prince St, Berkeley 2003 Prince St, Berkeley 2064 Emerson St, Berkeley 2001 Prince St, Berkeley 3026 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 3038 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 2910 Adeline St, Berkeley 2005 Prince St, Berkeley 3005 Harper St, Berkeley 3041 Tremont St, Berkeley 2941 Harper St, Berkeley 2015 Prince St, Berkeley 2009 Prince St, Berkeley 2903 Harper St, Berkeley 2909 Harper St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1909.

What is the total square footage of 3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94703?

3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 3,755 square feet.

When was 3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 04/28/2022 for $1,725,000.

What is the assessed value of 3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94703?

3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $1,860,150.

What are the property taxes for 3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 3042 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $22,922.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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