1240 Martin Luther King jr Way Berkeley, CA 94709
North Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,228,000 - $1,613,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,164
Sq Ft
$1,216/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
This home is located at 1240 Martin Luther King jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 and is currently estimated at $1,415,441, approximately $1,216 per square foot. 1240 Martin Luther King jr Way is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Thousand Oaks Elementary School, and Ruth Acty Elementary.
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 2, 2020
Sold by
Lorraine Sykes Living Trust and Sykes Lorraine
Bought by
Lorraine Sykes Living Trust and Sykes
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,148,400
Outstanding Balance
$64,148
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,351,293
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 25, 2020
Sold by
Lorraine Sykes Living Trust and Sykes Lorraine
Bought by
Lorraine Sykes Living Trust and Sykes
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,148,400
Outstanding Balance
$64,148
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,351,293
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 18, 2020
Sold by
Sykes Lorraine and The Lorraine Sykes Living Trus
Bought by
Sykes Lorraine and The Lorraine Sykes Living Trus
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,148,400
Outstanding Balance
$64,148
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,351,293
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 6, 2020
Sold by
Sykes Lorraine
Bought by
Sykes Lorraine and Lorraine Sykes Living Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 1, 2015
Sold by
Lavine Melvin S and Sullivan Siobhan
Bought by
The Melvin S Lavine Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 21, 2012
Sold by
Lavine Melvin S
Bought by
Lavine Melvin S and Sullivan Siobhan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 10, 2011
Sold by
Lavine Melvin S and Sullivan Siobhan
Bought by
Lavine Melvin S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,300
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 22, 2005
Sold by
Lavine Melvin S
Bought by
Lavine Melvin S and Sullivan Stobhan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 5, 1999
Sold by
Lavine Melvin S
Bought by
Lavine Melvin S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,000
Interest Rate
6.77%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Sykes Living Trust | -- | Fnc Title Services | |
| Lorraine Sykes Living Trust | -- | Fnc Title Services | |
| Sykes Lorraine | -- | Fnc Title Of Ca | |
| Sykes Lorraine | -- | None Available | |
| Sykes Lorraine | -- | None Available | |
| The Melvin S Lavine Trust | -- | None Available | |
| Lavine Melvin S | -- | None Available | |
| Lavine Melvin S | $64,000 | None Available | |
| Lavine Melvin S | -- | -- | |
| Lavine Melvin S | -- | California Land Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Lorraine Sykes Living Trust | $1,148,400 | |
| Closed | Lorraine Sykes Living Trust | $1,148,400 | |
| Closed | Lorraine Sykes Living Trust | $1,148,400 | |
| Closed | Sykes Lorraine | $1,148,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Lavine Melvin S | $127,300 | |
| Previous Owner | Lavine Melvin S | $149,000 |
Source: Public Records
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,620 | $452,751 | $137,925 | $321,826 |
| 2024 | $9,620 | $443,738 | $135,221 | $315,517 |
| 2023 | $9,350 | $441,900 | $132,570 | $309,330 |
| 2022 | $9,298 | $426,237 | $129,971 | $303,266 |
| 2021 | $9,289 | $417,743 | $127,423 | $297,320 |
| 2020 | $8,746 | $420,388 | $126,116 | $294,272 |
| 2019 | $8,332 | $412,146 | $123,644 | $288,502 |
| 2018 | $8,145 | $404,065 | $121,219 | $282,846 |
| 2017 | $7,921 | $396,143 | $118,843 | $277,300 |
| 2016 | $7,045 | $388,377 | $116,513 | $271,864 |
| 2015 | $6,933 | $382,545 | $114,763 | $267,782 |
| 2014 | $6,845 | $375,051 | $112,515 | $262,536 |
Source: Public Records
Map
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