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1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 Property Information

1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley
Alternate address(es) 1721 Martin Luther King JR Way
Zip code 94709
County Alameda
Neighborhood North Berkeley
Parcel ID 58-2170-16

Sales & Tax Overview for 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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Sale date 08/05/1997
Sale price $333,500
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Property tax $22,897

Lot & Building Information for 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

Building sqft 5,176
Building class Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence (2400)
Acreage 0.15
Units 4
Stories 2
Bedrooms 12
Bathrooms 8
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Zoning district Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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About 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

How many square feet does 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 have?

This Four Living Units; e.g. Fourplex or Triplex with Single Family Residence (2400) located at 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 has a total of 5,176 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,858,044, the tax amount paid for 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 is $22,896.

When was 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 last sold?

1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 was last sold in 08/26/2021.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/05/1997 $333,500

Title Documents for 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
08/26/2021 Grant Deed
08/26/2021 Grant Deed
02/18/2020 Deed of trust 03/01/2050
02/18/2020 Grant Deed
09/15/2015 Deed of Trust 10/01/2045
03/04/2008 Deed
02/29/2008 Deed
12/05/2007 Deed
11/30/2007 Deed
12/09/1999 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $22,897
Market value $1,858,044

Assessment History for 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,858,044 1.2323 $22,897 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,821,624 1.2033 $21,920 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,785,907 1.206 $21,538 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,750,890 1.2172 $21,312 +246.36%
2021-2022 $491,941 1.2508 $6,153 +3.75%

Permits for 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

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Berkeley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,300,000
-3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$873
-4.9% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$955,000
-6.4% 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 (miles)
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.09
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.17
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.29
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.42
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.46

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.09
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.29
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.42
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.46
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.47

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.10
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.10
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.42
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.53
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.77

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Neighbors for 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley

Here are the neighbors for 1717 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1926 Virginia St, Berkeley 2,218 11/08/2016
1933 Francisco St, Berkeley 2,680 02/25/2004
1709 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1,857
1904 Virginia St, Berkeley 1,465 07/24/2023
1921 Francisco St, Berkeley 19,884 07/18/2025
1708 Milvia St, Berkeley 2,287 09/05/2024
1711 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 6,618 05/31/2022
1924 Cedar St, Berkeley
1913 Francisco St, Berkeley 3,362 05/21/2020
1940 Virginia St, Berkeley 22,024
1733 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 2,526 05/26/2022
1908 Virginia St, Berkeley 1,513 03/27/2020
1927 Francisco St, Berkeley 3,638 01/02/1996 $300,000
1936 Francisco St, Berkeley 1,635 12/05/1994
1707 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1,597 05/16/2008 $735,000
1910 Virginia St, Berkeley 2,559 08/18/2022
1604 Bonita Ave, Berkeley
1909 Francisco St, Berkeley 2,386 06/22/2022 $2,104,980
1937 Francisco St, Berkeley 1,882 09/10/2008 $730,000
1519 Francisco St, Berkeley 4,325

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