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1240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 - Property report

Also known as: 1240 Martin Luther King JR Way

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1916

Acreage

1.05

Sale price

$260,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1240 Martin Luther King JR Way
Berkeley, CA 94709
Zip code
94709
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
60-2446-14

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/01/1991
Sale price
$260,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$5,779
Current property tax
$5,693
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,164
Stories
10
Year built
1916
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1928
Rooms
5
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
10
Lot
Acreage
1.05
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
54 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
87 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1240 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 1240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/01/1991 $260,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXXX, X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/29/2020 Reconveyance
Substitution of trustee		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X
10/02/2020 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX & XX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX & XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/02/2020 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
02/07/2020 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
02/07/2020 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
10/14/2016 Affidavit of Death XXXXXX XXXXXX X
10/13/2015 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX & XX XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX & XX
01/09/2006 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX
02/18/1999 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX X
11/01/1991 Deed XXXXXXXXX, X XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1240 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
Base tax
$5,779
Current property tax
$5,693
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$468,945
Land value
$140,683
Building value
$328,262

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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 $459,751 1.2323 $5,666 +4.46%
2024-2025 $450,738 1.2033 $5,424 +1.77%
2023-2024 $441,900 1.206 $5,329 +1.06%
2022-2023 $433,237 1.2172 $5,273 -0.75%
2021-2022 $424,743 1.2508 $5,313 +3.76%
2020-2021 $420,388 1.218 $5,120 +5.74%
2019-2020 $412,146 1.1749 $4,842 -2.40%
2018-2019 $404,065 1.2279 $4,962 +3.20%
2017-2018 $396,143 1.2136 $4,808 +6.57%
2016-2017 $388,377 1.1615 $4,511 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/06/2022

*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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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)
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.17
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.52
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.52
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.52
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.56
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.57
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.64
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 0.67
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 0.77
Cragmont Elementary School 7 Public K-5 303 0.83
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.17
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.23
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.52
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.56
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.57
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.58
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.01
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.18
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 1.25
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.48
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.56
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.56
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.01
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.12
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.18
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.21
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 1.28
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 1.28
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.58

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Neighbors for 1240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

1234 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1208 The Alameda, Berkeley 1333 Carlotta Ave, Berkeley 1330 Bonita Ave, Berkeley 1836 Hopkins St, Berkeley 1336 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1334 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1913 Rose St, Berkeley 1341 Josephine St, Berkeley 1217 Josephine St, Berkeley 1839 Rose St, Berkeley 1200 The Alameda, Berkeley 1315 Josephine St, Berkeley 1340 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1331 Josephine St, Berkeley 1829 Rose St, Berkeley 1311 Carlotta Ave, Berkeley 1229 Josephine St, Berkeley 1248 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1240 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 1240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

The development at 1240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 was built in 1916.

What is the total square footage of 1240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

1240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 has a total of 1,164 square feet.

When was 1240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 last sold and what was the sale price?

1240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 was last sold on 11/01/1991 for $260,000.

What is the assessed value of 1240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

1240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 is currently assessed at $459,751.

What are the property taxes for 1240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

The property taxes for 1240 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 total $5,665.

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