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2609 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 - Property report

Also known as: 2609 Martin Luther King JR Way

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Property type

2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)

Year built

1908

Acreage

1.26

Sale price

$100,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2609 Martin Luther King JR Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Alternate address(es)
2609 Grove St
2609 M L K
2609 M L K JR
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Zip code
94704
Neighborhood
South Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
55-1817-19

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/29/1988
Sale price
$100,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$10,950
Current property tax
$10,864
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
2,097
Stories
20
Year built
1908
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1918
Rooms
10
Elevator
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
20
Lot
Acreage
1.26
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
Qualified opportunity zone
Yes
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
67 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2609 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 2609 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/29/1988 $100,000 XXXX, XXX XXXXX, X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/28/2020 Grant Deed XX XXXX XX XXXX XX
09/28/2020 Deed of trust XX XXXX XXXX XXXX
09/28/2020 Grant Deed XX XXXX XXX & XX XX XXXX
09/28/2020 Affidavit of death XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
09/02/2020 Reconveyance XX XXXX
12/18/2018 Trust Transfer Deed XX XXXX XX XXXX XX
09/27/2012 Deed of Trust XX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/27/2012 Subordination (Deed of Trust) XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/05/2007 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X
12/29/1998 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2609 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
2026-2027
Base tax
$10,950
Current property tax
$10,864
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$888,568
Land value
$266,570
Building value
$621,998

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $871,147 1.2323 $10,735 +4.46%
2024-2025 $854,072 1.2033 $10,277 +1.77%
2023-2024 $837,331 1.206 $10,098 +1.06%
2022-2023 $820,915 1.2172 $9,992 -0.74%
2021-2022 $804,820 1.2508 $10,067 +3.76%
2020-2021 $796,571 1.218 $9,702 +5.74%
2019-2020 $780,958 1.1749 $9,175 -2.40%
2018-2019 $765,651 1.2279 $9,401 +3.20%
2017-2018 $750,644 1.2136 $9,110 +6.57%
2016-2017 $735,930 1.1615 $8,548 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 2609 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/16/2013

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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)
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.13
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.20
Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-5 395 0.39
Berkwood Hedge NR Private K-5 91 0.43
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.53
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.56
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.59
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.61
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.66
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.66
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.13
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.41
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.56
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.61
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.66
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 0.66
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.70
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.90
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.97
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 1.06
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.13
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.47
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.56
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 0.99
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.03
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.03
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.35
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.35
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.37
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 1.38

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Neighbors for 2609 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

2558 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 2511 California St, Berkeley 1621 Blake St, Berkeley 1625 Blake St, Berkeley 1633 Blake St, Berkeley 2137 Blake St, Berkeley 2030 Dwight Way, Berkeley 1609 Blake St, Berkeley 2021 Carleton St, Berkeley 2020 Blake St, Berkeley 2018 Blake St, Berkeley 1800 Blake St, Berkeley 2006 Parker St, Berkeley 2010 Parker St, Berkeley 2508 Grant St, Berkeley 2019 Carleton St, Berkeley 2028 Dwight Way, Berkeley 2576 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 2510 Grant St, Berkeley 1600 Dwight Way, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2609 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94702, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94706, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2609 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

The development at 2609 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 was built in 1908.

What is the total square footage of 2609 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

2609 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 has a total of 2,097 square feet.

When was 2609 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 last sold and what was the sale price?

2609 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 was last sold on 12/29/1988 for $100,000.

What is the assessed value of 2609 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

2609 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 is currently assessed at $888,568.

What are the property taxes for 2609 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

The property taxes for 2609 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 total $10,949.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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