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1538 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 - Property report

Also known as: 1538 Martin Luther King JR Way

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1908

Acreage

0.07

Sale price

$1,240,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1538 Martin Luther King JR Way
Berkeley, CA 94709
Zip code
94709
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
59-2271-15

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/08/2016
Sale price
$1,240,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$17,734
Current property tax
$17,648
Tax per sq. ft.
$9
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,914
Stories
2
Year built
1908
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1926
Rooms
7
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3.5
Lot
Acreage
0.07
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
Units
1

Area overview

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

Ownership information for 1538 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 1538 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/08/2016 $1,240,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
07/08/2008 $820,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX & XXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX
08/02/2002 $653,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/15/2025 Deed of trust XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX X X
09/03/2024 Deed of trust XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX X X
10/23/2019 Trust Transfer Deed
08/05/2019 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
02/13/2019 Reconveyance XXXXXX XXXXX X
11/08/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
11/08/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
11/08/2016 Power of Attorney XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
07/08/2008 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX & XXXXXXX X
08/02/2002 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1538 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
$17,734
Current property tax
$17,648
Tax per sq. ft.
$9
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,439,094
Land value
$431,728
Building value
$1,007,366

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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 $1,439,094 1.2323 $17,734 +4.46%
2024-2025 $1,410,884 1.2033 $16,977 +1.77%
2023-2024 $1,383,220 1.206 $16,682 +1.06%
2022-2023 $1,356,100 1.2172 $16,506 -0.74%
2021-2022 $1,329,514 1.2508 $16,630 +3.76%
2020-2021 $1,315,887 1.218 $16,028 +5.74%
2019-2020 $1,290,095 1.1749 $15,157 -2.40%
2018-2019 $1,264,800 1.2279 $15,530 +3.20%
2017-2018 $1,240,000 1.2136 $15,049 +48.01%
2016-2017 $875,348 1.1615 $10,167 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1538 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/01/2017
12/15/2016
11/14/2016

*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 Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.19
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.19
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.30
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.41
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.41
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.48
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 0.59
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.62
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.19
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.30
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.31
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.41
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.48
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 0.53
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.62
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.99
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.02
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 1.30
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.20
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.20
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.62
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.62
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.73
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.02
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.31
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.36
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.36
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.44

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Neighbors for 1538 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

1539 Bonita Ave, Berkeley 1915 Vine St, Berkeley 1437 Edith St, Berkeley 1766 Rose St, Berkeley 1465 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1525 Milvia St, Berkeley 1778 Rose St, Berkeley 1841 Cedar St, Berkeley 1782 Rose St, Berkeley 1826 Vine St, Berkeley 1424 Grant St, Berkeley 1405 Grant St, Berkeley 1749 Vine St, Berkeley 1429 Edith St, Berkeley 1424 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1515 Josephine St, Berkeley 1510 Josephine St, Berkeley 1760 Rose St, Berkeley 1427 Edith St, Berkeley 1774 Rose St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1538 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 1538 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

The development at 1538 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 was built in 1908.

What is the total square footage of 1538 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

1538 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 has a total of 1,914 square feet.

When was 1538 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 last sold and what was the sale price?

1538 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 was last sold on 11/08/2016 for $1,240,000.

What is the assessed value of 1538 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

1538 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 is currently assessed at $1,439,094.

What are the property taxes for 1538 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709?

The property taxes for 1538 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 total $17,733.

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