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1414 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 - Property report

Also known as: 1414 Martin Luther King JR Way

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Property type

2 Units, Single Family Residence with Detattched Accessory Dwelling Unit (2502)

Year built

1920

Acreage

0.1

Sale price

$685,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1414 Martin Luther King JR Way
Berkeley, CA 94709
Zip code
94709
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
59-2270-6

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/03/2003
Sale price
$685,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$14,020
Current property tax
$13,934
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
2 Units, Single Family Residence with Detattched Accessory Dwelling Unit
Building sq. ft.
2,429
Stories
1
Year built
1920
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1925
Rooms
13
Elevator
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Lot
Acreage
0.1
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
60 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
91 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH

Ownership information for 1414 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 1414 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/03/2003 $685,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X
05/21/1999 $385,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXX
02/09/1988 $200,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/12/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXX & XX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/11/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XX
04/10/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXX
04/10/2013 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
04/09/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
04/09/2013 Appointment of Trustee XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
01/07/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XX
10/03/2003 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
07/16/2003 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X
01/24/2000 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Property taxes for 1414 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
$14,020
Current property tax
$13,934
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,137,749
Land value
$292,161
Building value
$845,588

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 $1,137,749 1.2323 $14,020 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,115,445 1.2033 $13,422 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,093,575 1.206 $13,189 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,072,135 1.2172 $13,050 +0.26%
2021-2022 $1,040,620 1.2508 $13,016 +11.84%
2020-2021 $955,500 1.218 $11,638 +13.46%
2019-2020 $873,038 1.1749 $10,257 -2.40%
2018-2019 $855,920 1.2279 $10,510 +3.20%
2017-2018 $839,138 1.2136 $10,184 +6.58%
2016-2017 $822,684 1.1615 $9,555 -3.49%

Permit information for 1414 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/16/2024
04/22/2021
12/10/2018
12/10/2018
09/09/2015

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X
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Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.31
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.33
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.36
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.39
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.42
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.42
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.58
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.80
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 0.87
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.19
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.31
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.36
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.39
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.42
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.51
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.80
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.08
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 1.10
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.36
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.36
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.52
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.80
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.91
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.08
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.32
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 1.44
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 1.44
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.45

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1414 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

The development at 1414 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 1414 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

1414 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 has a total of 2,429 square feet.

When was 1414 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 last sold and what was the sale price?

1414 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 was last sold on 10/03/2003 for $685,000.

What is the assessed value of 1414 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

1414 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 is currently assessed at $1,137,749.

What are the property taxes for 1414 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

The property taxes for 1414 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 total $14,020.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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