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1526 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 - Property report

Also known as: 1526 Martin Luther King JR Way

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1921

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$565,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1526 Martin Luther King JR Way
Berkeley, CA 94709
Zip code
94709
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
59-2271-11

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/22/2004
Sale price
$565,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$8,503
Current property tax
$8,417
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,008
Stories
1
Year built
1921
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
5
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
Units
1

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 1526 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 1526 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/22/2004 $565,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXX X XX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X
12/20/1996 $205,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXX, XXXXX
06/07/1991 $219,500 XXX, XXXXX XXXX, X.&X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/08/2025 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
02/27/2015 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX
09/22/2004 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXX X XX
07/15/2003 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X
12/20/1996 Deed XXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X
06/07/1991 Deed XXXX, X.&X XXX, XXXXX
09/30/1988 Deed XXXXXX, X XXXX, XXXX & XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1526 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
Base tax
$8,503
Current property tax
$8,417
Tax per sq. ft.
$8
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$690,040
Land value
$207,012
Building value
$483,028

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $690,040 1.2323 $8,503 +4.46%
2024-2025 $676,514 1.2033 $8,140 +1.77%
2023-2024 $663,251 1.206 $7,999 +1.06%
2022-2023 $650,247 1.2172 $7,915 -0.74%
2021-2022 $637,501 1.2508 $7,974 +3.76%
2020-2021 $630,968 1.218 $7,685 +5.74%
2019-2020 $618,601 1.1749 $7,268 -2.40%
2018-2019 $606,477 1.2279 $7,447 +3.20%
2017-2018 $594,587 1.2136 $7,216 +6.58%
2016-2017 $582,928 1.1615 $6,771 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1526 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/18/2018

*Most recent permit 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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.21
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.22
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.31
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.41
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.41
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.45
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.58
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.65
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.22
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.28
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.31
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.41
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.45
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.52
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.65
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 1.00
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.02
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 1.33
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.22
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.22
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.60
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.65
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.76
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.02
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.34
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.37
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.37
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.42

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Neighbors for 1526 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

1511 Josephine St, Berkeley 1512 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1825 Vine St, Berkeley 1534 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1518 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1549 Josephine St, Berkeley 1562 Milvia St, Berkeley 1516 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1530 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1572 Milvia St, Berkeley 1584 Milvia St, Berkeley 1524 Milvia St, Berkeley 1546 Milvia St, Berkeley 1547 Josephine St, Berkeley 1832 Vine St, Berkeley 1582 Milvia St, Berkeley 1940 Vine St, Berkeley 1540 Milvia St, Berkeley 1504 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1514 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1526 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 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94706, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1526 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

The development at 1526 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 was built in 1921.

What is the total square footage of 1526 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

1526 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 has a total of 1,008 square feet.

When was 1526 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 last sold and what was the sale price?

1526 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 was last sold on 09/22/2004 for $565,000.

What is the assessed value of 1526 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

1526 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 is currently assessed at $690,040.

What are the property taxes for 1526 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

The property taxes for 1526 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 total $8,503.

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