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1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 - Property report

Also known as: 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1908

Acreage

1.27

Sale price

$717,500

General Information

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

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/02/2018
Sale price
$717,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$18,307
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
4,456
Stories
20
Year built
1908
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1912
Rooms
13
Elevator
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
30
Lot
Acreage
1.27
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
Units
2

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 1917 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 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/02/2018 $717,500 XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX X XXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/28/2000 $725,000 XXXXXX, X X XXXXXX, XXXX X
06/07/1994 $20,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/17/2026 Assignment of rents XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/15/2023 Reconveyance XXXXXX X XXX
06/15/2023 Substitution of trustee XXXXXX X XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
05/17/2023 Assignment of rents XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/17/2023 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/01/2020 Modification (deed of trust) XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX
03/27/2018 Deed of Trust XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX
03/02/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX X XXX
11/28/2000 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXX, X X
11/28/2000 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1917 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
$18,307
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,485,559
Land value
$515,301
Building value
$970,258

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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 $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%
2020-2021 $1,331,746 1.218 $16,221 +5.74%
2019-2020 $1,305,635 1.1749 $15,340 +30.12%
2018-2019 $960,073 1.2279 $11,789 +3.20%
2017-2018 $941,252 1.2136 $11,423 +6.57%
2016-2017 $922,801 1.1615 $10,718 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
02/07/2019
06/08/2016
04/21/2016

*Most recent permits 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)
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
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.37
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.40
Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-5 395 0.43
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
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.59
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.66
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.86
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.92
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.02
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
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.93
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.02
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.25
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.25
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.30

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Neighbors for 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

1920 Bonita Ave, Berkeley 2011 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 1807 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 2035 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 1826 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 1918 Grant St, Berkeley 1909 University Ave, Berkeley 1820 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 1801 University Ave, Berkeley 1929 Grant St, Berkeley 1910 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 1806 Bonita Ave, Berkeley 1933 Grant St, Berkeley 1830 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 1810 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 1901 University Ave, Berkeley 1822 Berkeley Way, Berkeley 1801 Milvia St, Berkeley 1799 University Ave, Berkeley 1931 Grant St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1917 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 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

The development at 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 was built in 1908.

What is the total square footage of 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 has a total of 4,456 square feet.

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

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

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

1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 is currently assessed at $1,456,436.

What are the property taxes for 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

The property taxes for 1917 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 total $17,947.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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