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1621 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 - Property report

Also known as: 1621 Martin Luther King JR Way

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1900

Acreage

0.17

Sale price

$450,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1621 Martin Luther King JR Way
Berkeley, CA 94709
Zip code
94709
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
58-2171-29

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/16/1999
Sale price
$450,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$8,523
Current property tax
$8,436
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
2,158
Stories
2
Year built
1900
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1914
Rooms
7
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.17
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
Units
1

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 1621 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 1621 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/16/1999 $450,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X
06/30/1994 $307,000 XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXX X
09/01/1992 $67,000 XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/26/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXX X XXX & XX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/25/2013 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX X XX
07/16/1999 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX X
07/16/1999 Deed XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X
10/02/1997 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXX X
11/21/1996 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX X
06/30/1994 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXX X
09/01/1992 Deed XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1621 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
Base tax
$8,523
Current property tax
$8,436
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$691,600
Land value
$207,480
Building value
$484,120

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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 $691,600 1.2323 $8,523 +4.46%
2024-2025 $678,041 1.2033 $8,159 +1.77%
2023-2024 $664,748 1.206 $8,017 +1.06%
2022-2023 $651,716 1.2172 $7,933 -0.74%
2021-2022 $638,941 1.2508 $7,992 +3.76%
2020-2021 $632,393 1.218 $7,703 +5.74%
2019-2020 $619,995 1.1749 $7,284 -2.40%
2018-2019 $607,841 1.2279 $7,464 +3.20%
2017-2018 $595,925 1.2136 $7,232 +6.57%
2016-2017 $584,243 1.1615 $6,786 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1621 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
11/16/2016

*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)
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.12
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.13
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.26
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.39
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.39
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.53
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.55
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.63
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.12
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.26
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.38
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.39
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.53
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.55
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.58
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.98
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.04
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 1.23
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.12
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.12
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.55
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.65
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.69
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.04
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.23
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.36
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.36
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 1.49

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Neighbors for 1621 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

1620 Milvia St, Berkeley 1905 Virginia St, Berkeley 1907 Virginia St, Berkeley 1609 Virginia St, Berkeley 1615 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1903 Virginia St, Berkeley 1604 Milvia St, Berkeley 1614 Milvia St, Berkeley 1618 Milvia St, Berkeley 1610 Milvia St, Berkeley 1636 Milvia St, Berkeley 1636 Bonita Ave, Berkeley 1608 Bonita Ave, Berkeley 1604 Bonita Ave, Berkeley 1605 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1606 Bonita Ave, Berkeley 1622 Milvia St, Berkeley 1633 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1915 Virginia St, Berkeley 1919 Virginia St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1621 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 1621 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

The development at 1621 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 1621 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

1621 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 has a total of 2,158 square feet.

When was 1621 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 last sold and what was the sale price?

1621 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 was last sold on 07/16/1999 for $450,000.

What is the assessed value of 1621 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

1621 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 is currently assessed at $691,600.

What are the property taxes for 1621 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

The property taxes for 1621 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 total $8,522.

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