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2618 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 - Property report

Also known as: 2618 Martin Luther King JR Way

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1906

Acreage

0.86

Sale price

$135,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2618 Martin Luther King JR Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Alternate address(es)
2618 Grove St
2618 M L K
2618 M L K JR
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Zip code
94704
Neighborhood
South Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
54-1812-5

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/23/2002
Sale price
$135,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$5,017
Current property tax
$4,931
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
2,002
Stories
20
Year built
1906
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
11
Elevator
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
20
Lot
Acreage
0.86
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
67 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
95 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2618 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 2618 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/23/2002 $135,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX X
05/29/1998 $250,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
01/20/1988 $205,000 XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/01/2018 Quitclaim Deed Trust Transfer XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX X XX XX
10/01/2018 Quitclaim Deed Trust Transfer XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX X XX
05/11/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
05/11/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXX
03/17/2016 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX X
03/29/2013 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/13/2006 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXX
12/30/2005 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX X
01/23/2002 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX X
05/29/1998 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2618 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
$5,017
Current property tax
$4,931
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$407,150
Land value
$122,145
Building value
$285,005

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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 $399,167 1.2323 $4,919 +4.46%
2024-2025 $391,341 1.2033 $4,709 +1.77%
2023-2024 $383,670 1.206 $4,627 +1.06%
2022-2023 $376,147 1.2172 $4,578 -0.75%
2021-2022 $368,771 1.2508 $4,613 +3.77%
2020-2021 $364,991 1.218 $4,446 +5.74%
2019-2020 $357,837 1.1749 $4,204 -2.40%
2018-2019 $350,821 1.2279 $4,308 +3.20%
2017-2018 $343,944 1.2136 $4,174 +6.57%
2016-2017 $337,201 1.1615 $3,917 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 2618 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/29/2024
08/16/2017

*Most recent permits 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)
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.13
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.20
Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-5 395 0.40
Berkwood Hedge NR Private K-5 91 0.44
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.56
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.56
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.58
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.64
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.66
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.66
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.13
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.37
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.58
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.64
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.66
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 0.71
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.74
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.94
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.95
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 1.04
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.12
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.50
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.58
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.03
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.05
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.05
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.32
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.32
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.36
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 1.39

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Neighbors for 2618 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

1638 Carleton St, Berkeley 1823 Carleton St, Berkeley 1824 Carleton St, Berkeley 1814 Carleton St, Berkeley 2607 Grant St, Berkeley 2601 Grant St, Berkeley 1827 Carleton St, Berkeley 1812 Carleton St, Berkeley 2641 Grant St, Berkeley 1818 Carleton St, Berkeley 1820 Carleton St, Berkeley 1530 Blake St, Berkeley 2637 Grant St, Berkeley 2611 Grant St, Berkeley 2609 Grant St, Berkeley 1825 Derby St, Berkeley 1835 Carleton St, Berkeley 1801 Carleton St, Berkeley 2639 Grant St, Berkeley 1801 Derby St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2618 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 2618 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

The development at 2618 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 was built in 1906.

What is the total square footage of 2618 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

2618 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 has a total of 2,002 square feet.

When was 2618 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 last sold and what was the sale price?

2618 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 was last sold on 01/23/2002 for $135,000.

What is the assessed value of 2618 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

2618 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 is currently assessed at $399,167.

What are the property taxes for 2618 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

The property taxes for 2618 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 total $4,918.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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