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1742 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 - Property report

Also known as: 1742 Martin Luther King JR Way

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Property type

3 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2300 or Unknown Legal (2600)

Year built

1915

Acreage

0.08

Sale price

$1,070,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1742 Martin Luther King JR Way
Berkeley, CA 94709
Zip code
94709
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
58-2168-5

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/31/2023
Sale price
$1,070,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$13,449
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Building
Property type
3 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2300 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
1,943
Stories
2
Year built
1915
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1921
Rooms
10
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Lot
Acreage
0.08
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
Units
3

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 1742 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 1742 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/31/2023 $1,070,000 XXXX XXXX XXX; XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX; XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/09/2025 Trust Transfer Deed XXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XX
09/03/2025 Deed of trust XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX & XXXXX
08/31/2023 Deed of trust XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/31/2023 Grant Deed XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
01/31/2023 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX
03/01/1994 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X
03/01/1994 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1742 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
Property tax
$13,449
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,091,400
Land value
$327,420
Building value
$763,980

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,091,400 1.2323 $13,449 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,070,000 1.2033 $12,875 +299.74%
2023-2024 $267,078 1.206 $3,221 +1.06%
2022-2023 $261,841 1.2172 $3,187 -0.74%
2021-2022 $256,707 1.2508 $3,211 +3.76%
2020-2021 $254,075 1.218 $3,095 +5.74%
2019-2020 $249,094 1.1749 $2,927 -2.40%
2018-2019 $244,210 1.2279 $2,999 +3.20%
2017-2018 $239,422 1.2136 $2,906 +6.58%
2016-2017 $234,728 1.1615 $2,726 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1742 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
11/01/2024
08/12/2024

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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)
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.15
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.23
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.34
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.36
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.43
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.44
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.44
Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-5 395 0.55
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.68
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.15
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.34
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.36
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.43
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.44
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.52
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.54
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.87
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.99
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 1.05
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.16
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.16
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.36
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.47
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.80
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.99
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.05
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.26
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.26
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.40

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Neighbors for 1742 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

1729 Grant St, Berkeley 1831 Delaware St, Berkeley 1817 Delaware St, Berkeley 1814 Virginia St, Berkeley 1810 Virginia St, Berkeley 1748 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1737 Grant St, Berkeley 1738 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1726 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1723 Grant St, Berkeley 1828 Virginia St, Berkeley 1825 Delaware St, Berkeley 1817 Francisco St, Berkeley 1829 Francisco St, Berkeley 1839 Delaware St, Berkeley 1821 Delaware St, Berkeley 1811 Delaware St, Berkeley 1707 Grant St, Berkeley 1815 Delaware St, Berkeley 1730 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1742 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 1742 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

The development at 1742 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 1742 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

1742 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 has a total of 1,943 square feet.

When was 1742 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 last sold and what was the sale price?

1742 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 was last sold on 08/31/2023 for $1,070,000.

What is the assessed value of 1742 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

1742 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 is currently assessed at $1,091,400.

What are the property taxes for 1742 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

The property taxes for 1742 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 total $13,449.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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