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1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 Property Information

1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley
Alternate address(es) 1919 Martin Luther King JR Way
Zip code 94704
County Alameda
Neighborhood Downtown Berkeley
Parcel ID 57-2058-12

Sales & Tax Overview for 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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Sale date 03/02/2018
Sale price $717,500
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Property tax $17,948

Lot & Building Information for 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

Building sqft 4,456
Building class Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)
Acreage 0.13
Units 2
Year built 1908
Stories 2
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning district Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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About 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 was built in 1908 and has a total of 4,456 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,456,436, the tax amount paid for 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 is $17,947.

When was 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 was last sold in 03/02/2018 for $717,500.

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 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/02/2018 $717,500
11/28/2000 $725,000
06/07/1994 $20,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/17/2026 Assignment of rents
06/15/2023 Reconveyance
06/15/2023 Substitution of trustee
05/17/2023 Assignment of rents
05/17/2023 Deed of trust
10/01/2020 Modification (deed of trust)
03/27/2018 Deed of Trust
03/02/2018 Grant Deed
11/28/2000 Deed
11/28/2000 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $17,948
Market value $1,456,436

Assessment History for 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, 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 $1,456,436 1.2323 $17,948 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,427,880 1.2033 $17,182 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,399,887 1.206 $16,883 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,372,443 1.2172 $16,705 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,345,536 1.2508 $16,830 +3.76%

Permits for 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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Issued Permit Type Status
02/07/2019
06/08/2016
04/21/2016
       
       
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Berkeley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,300,000
-3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$873
-4.9% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$955,000
-6.4% 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 (miles)
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.24
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.24
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.32
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.33
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.37

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.24
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.24
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.33
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.37
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.40

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.24
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.24
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.24
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.35
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.91

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Neighbors for 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

Here are the neighbors for 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1920 Bonita Ave, Berkeley 1,630 08/20/2024
2011 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 3,363 07/30/2015
1807 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 829 08/01/2003 $920,000
2035 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 2,694 05/16/2023
1826 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 972 12/07/2007
1918 Grant St, Berkeley 3,368
1909 University Ave, Berkeley 4,725 04/22/2008
1820 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 2,087 03/20/2007
1801 University Ave, Berkeley 04/23/1998 $194,000
1929 Grant St, Berkeley 1,156 01/18/2023
1910 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 5,060
1806 Bonita Ave, Berkeley 4,000 05/25/2022
1933 Grant St, Berkeley 1,027 07/08/2019 $873,000
1830 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 2,962 10/06/2020 $2,549,000
1810 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 10,508 01/08/2015
1901 University Ave, Berkeley 7,381 01/08/2019
1822 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 06/29/1990 $210,000
1801 Milvia St, Berkeley 2,726 10/20/2025 $2,530,000
1799 University Ave, Berkeley 5,585 01/25/2019 $2,671,000
1931 Grant St, Berkeley 1,291 04/12/2021

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