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2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 Property Information

2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley
Zip code 94704
County Alameda
Neighborhood Central Berkeley
Parcel ID 57-2018-15

Sales & Tax Overview for 2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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Sale date 07/09/2003
Sale price $775,000
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Property tax $12,078

Lot & Building Information for 2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

Building sqft 2,533
Building class 2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)
Acreage 0.15
Units 2
Year built 1904
Stories 2
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 4
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Zoning district Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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About 2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 was built in 1904 and has a total of 2,533 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $980,080, the tax amount paid for 2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 is $12,077.

When was 2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 last sold?

2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 was last sold in 09/14/2017.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/09/2003 $775,000

Title Documents for 2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/14/2017 Deed of Trust 09/01/2032
09/14/2017 Grant Deed
07/09/2003 Deed
               
               
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Property Taxes for 2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $12,078
Market value $980,080

Assessment History for 2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $980,080 1.2323 $12,078 +4.46%
2024-2025 $960,868 1.2033 $11,562 +1.77%
2023-2024 $942,031 1.206 $11,361 +1.06%
2022-2023 $923,563 1.2172 $11,242 -0.74%
2021-2022 $905,457 1.2508 $11,325 +3.75%

Permits for 2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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Berkeley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,367,500
0.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$910
-1.5% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$965,000
-7.1% YoY

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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 to school (mi)
Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-5 395 0.05
Berkwood Hedge NR Private K-5 91 0.08
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.14
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.26
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.14
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.30
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.31
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.55
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.61

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.14
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.14
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.55
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.62
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.62

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Neighbors for 2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

Here are the neighbors for 2242 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2239 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley
2225 California St, Berkeley 1,349 05/09/2018
2224 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1,897 01/30/2023 $990,000
2211 McKinley Ave, Berkeley 1,507 10/25/2022 $1,650,000
2116 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 2,600 12/03/2021 $2,150,000
2231 McKinley Ave, Berkeley 2,578 11/18/2020
2226 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 2,164
2118 Milvia St, Berkeley 25,374 05/07/2015
2229 McKinley Ave, Berkeley 1,248 12/20/2000 $25,000
2216 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 2,568 07/12/2005 $600,000
2234 Jefferson Ave, Berkeley 1,668 03/01/2019 $1,752,000
2233 California St, Berkeley 1,798 05/31/2022
2205 McKinley Ave, Berkeley 1,664
1709 Bancroft Way, Berkeley 1,125 09/21/1990 $177,000
2219 McKinley Ave, Berkeley 1,692 02/06/2024
2104 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 55,994 03/31/2008
2120 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 4,056 10/29/2013
2206 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 2,628 06/11/2018
1829 Bancroft Way, Berkeley 2,227 10/08/2024 $1,295,700
1845 Bancroft Way, Berkeley 2,842 05/22/1992

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