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2240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 - Property report

Also known as: 2240 Martin Luther King JR Way

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Property type

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

Year built

1898

Acreage

1.35

General Information

Address
Primary address
2240 Martin Luther King JR Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Alternate address(es)
2240 Grove St
2240 M L K
2240 M L K JR
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Zip code
94704
Neighborhood
Central Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
57-2018-14

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,355
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
2,485
Stories
20
Year built
1898
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
8
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
20
Lot
Acreage
1.35
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
1

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 2240 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 2240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/14/2026 Deed of Trust
06/30/2026 Joint Tenancy Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
06/30/2026 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XX
01/16/2026 Appointment of trustee XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX X XX
11/20/2001 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2240 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
Property tax
$5,355
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$434,584
Land value
$168,637
Building value
$265,947

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $426,065 1.2323 $5,250 +4.46%
2024-2025 $417,714 1.2033 $5,026 +1.77%
2023-2024 $409,524 1.206 $4,939 +432.19%
2022-2023 $76,242 1.2172 $928 -0.75%
2021-2022 $74,747 1.2508 $935 +3.76%
2020-2021 $73,981 1.218 $901 +5.74%
2019-2020 $72,530 1.1749 $852 -2.40%
2018-2019 $71,108 1.2279 $873 +3.20%
2017-2018 $69,715 1.2136 $846 +6.58%
2016-2017 $68,348 1.1615 $794 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 2240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

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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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-5 395 0.06
Berkwood Hedge NR Private K-5 91 0.08
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.13
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.26
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.30
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.31
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.31
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.56
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.67
Oxford Elementary School 6 Public K-5 262 0.86
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.13
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.30
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.31
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.56
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.60
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 0.62
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.68
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.73
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.84
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.92
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.13
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.13
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.56
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.61
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.61
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.10
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.13
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.20
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.20
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 1.22

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Neighbors for 2240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

2108 Milvia St, Berkeley 2115 Grant St, Berkeley 2072 Addison St, Berkeley 2115 Milvia St, Berkeley 1735 Bancroft Way, Berkeley 1939 Addison St, Berkeley 2119 Grant St, Berkeley 2010 Addison St, Berkeley 2015 Center St, Berkeley 1900 Addison St, Berkeley 2000 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 2128 McKinley Ave, Berkeley 1974 University Ave, Berkeley 2229 Roosevelt Ave, Berkeley 2231 Roosevelt Ave, Berkeley 1911 Addison St, Berkeley 2071 Addison St, Berkeley 2020 Milvia St, Berkeley 2109 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 2100 Milvia St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2240 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 2240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

The development at 2240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 was built in 1898.

What is the total square footage of 2240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

2240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 has a total of 2,485 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

2240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 is currently assessed at $426,065.

What are the property taxes for 2240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

The property taxes for 2240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 total $5,250.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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