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2478 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 - Property report

Also known as: 2478 Martin Luther King JR Way

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Property type

Condominium - Single Residential Living Unit (7300)

Year built

2003

Acreage

0.133

Sale price

$820,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2478 Martin Luther King JR Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Alternate address(es)
2478 Grove St
2478 M L K
2478 M L K JR
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Zip code
94704
Neighborhood
Central Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
55-1902-44

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/27/2021
Sale price
$820,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$10,723
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Building
Property type
Condominium - Single Residential Living Unit
Unit sq. ft.
1,114
Year built
2003
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
3
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1.5
Lot
Acreage
0.133
Zoning & use
Zoning
Neighborhood Commercial (C-N)

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
67 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2478 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 2478 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/27/2021 $820,000 XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXXX
05/11/2016 $751,000 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
04/17/2013 $510,000 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/02/2025 Deed of trust XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/27/2021 Deed of trust XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX
08/27/2021 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX
05/11/2016 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/11/2016 Quitclaim Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
05/11/2016 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
04/17/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
04/17/2013 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
04/17/2013 Power of Attorney XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
03/26/2004 Deed XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2478 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
$10,723
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$870,183
Land value
$261,055
Building value
$609,128

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $870,183 1.2323 $10,723 +4.46%
2024-2025 $853,127 1.2033 $10,266 +1.77%
2023-2024 $836,400 1.206 $10,087 +1.06%
2022-2023 $820,000 1.2172 $9,981 -2.84%
2021-2022 $821,315 1.2508 $10,273 +3.76%
2020-2021 $812,897 1.218 $9,901 +5.74%
2019-2020 $796,960 1.1749 $9,363 -2.40%
2018-2019 $781,340 1.2279 $9,594 +3.20%
2017-2018 $766,020 1.2136 $9,296 +50.87%
2016-2017 $530,517 1.1615 $6,162 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 2478 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

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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)
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.06
Washington Elementary School 7 Public K-5 395 0.22
Berkwood Hedge NR Private K-5 91 0.26
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.30
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.40
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.48
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.50
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.50
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.66
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.74
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.30
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.40
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.47
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 0.48
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.50
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 0.63
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.78
The Berkeley School NR Private K-8 164 0.84
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.86
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.94
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.29
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.32
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.40
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.87
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.87
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.04
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.24
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.26
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.26
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 1.44

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Neighbors for 2478 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

907 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley 2476 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 901 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley 43 Senior Ave, Berkeley 6 Doris Pl, Berkeley 1500 Milvia St, Berkeley 2105 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley 2730 College Ave, Berkeley 1628 Josephine St, Berkeley 2470 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 2121 Channing Way, Berkeley 6889 Devon Way, Berkeley 1131 Hillview Rd, Berkeley 852 Arlington Ave, Berkeley 1220 66th St, Berkeley 2703 7th St, Berkeley 2310 Fulton St, Berkeley 2472 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley 1818 Harmon St, Berkeley 2185 Dwight Way, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2478 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA

94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2478 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

The development at 2478 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 was built in 2003.

What is the total square footage of 2478 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

2478 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 has a total of 1,114 square feet.

When was 2478 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 last sold and what was the sale price?

2478 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 was last sold on 08/27/2021 for $820,000.

What is the assessed value of 2478 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

2478 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 is currently assessed at $870,183.

What are the property taxes for 2478 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704?

The property taxes for 2478 Martin Luther King JR Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 total $10,723.

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