NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1244 Martin Luther King jr Way Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $970,000 - $1,872,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,111 Sq Ft
$1,308/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 14, 2019

Last sale price $1,250,000 $1,125 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,770/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Guest House
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2019

Charming North Berk home with excellent in/out flow on a large and sunny lot. Private setting with home setback from street and mature landscaping. Open layout between living and dining room with french doors to an expansive deck and level yard. Spacious kitchen has a separate eat-in nook and half bath. Upstairs bedrooms are bright, cheery and offer long westerly filtered views of the Bay, Mt. Tam and GG bridge. The rear yard features a stately oak tree and a newly built studio-shed perfect for office/hobby or guest area and plus excellent expansion potential or ADU. Lots of extras including a large detached garage for off-street parking, grade level basement area with laundry and storage. Amazing location in North Berkeley just steps away from Monterey Market and Northbrae shopping. Easy access to Library, BART and Transbay bus lines. Open Sat/Sun 2-4pm (10/26-27).

Last Listed By

William Witort

Compass License #01921115 Listed on: 10/16/2019

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,139

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 5,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Zoned Cooling
  • Heating Available
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Mediteranean
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 60244615

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,139

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Hopkins to MLK
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Mountain(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Mediteranean
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Leased
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5400
  • Parcel Number: 60244615
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2023
Sold by
Falsetto Daniel and Falsetto Jennie
Bought by
Bowers Falsetto Family Trust and Falsetto
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$1,452,680

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2021
Sold by
Strauss Douglas and Falsetto Alicia
Bought by
Falsetto Daniel and Bowers Jennie

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2019
Closed on
Oct 31, 2019
Sold by
Ash Marc Alexander and Young Kirsty Mane Therese
Bought by
Strauss Douglas and Falsetto Alicia
Seller's Agent
William Witort
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Alexis Thompson
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
List Price
$985,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$265,000
26.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.60%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2018
Closed on
Apr 9, 2018
Sold by
Sullivan Siobhan
Bought by
Ash Marc Alexander and Young Kirsty Marie Therese
Seller's Agent
Kevin Wilson
HOME ONE REALTY
Buyer's Agent
William Witort
Compass
List Price
$819,000
Sold Price
$1,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
$256,000
31.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.95%
Original Mortgage
$860,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1998
Sold by
Stutz Kenneth L and Stutz Mary S
Bought by
Sullivan Siobhan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$257,250
Interest Rate
2.95%

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bowers Falsetto Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Falsetto Daniel -- None Available
Strauss Douglas $1,250,000 Old Republic Title Company
Ash Marc Alexander $1,075,000 Chicago Title Company
Sullivan Siobhan $343,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ash Marc Alexander $860,000
Previous Owner Sullivan Siobhan $405,000
Previous Owner Sullivan Siobhan $296,000
Previous Owner Sullivan Siobhan $100,000
Previous Owner Sullivan Siobhan $315,000
Previous Owner Sullivan Siobhan $300,000
Previous Owner Sullivan Siobhan $280,000
Previous Owner Sullivan Siobhan $257,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,250,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,075,000 -- --
11/14/2019 11/14/19 Sold $1,250,000 +26.9% $1,125 / Sq Ft
10/30/2019 10/30/19 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2019 10/16/19 For Sale $985,000 -8.4% $887 / Sq Ft
04/13/2018 04/13/18 Sold $1,075,000 +31.3% $968 / Sq Ft
03/23/2018 03/23/18 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2018 03/07/18 For Sale $819,000 -- $737 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $20,139 $1,425,620 $429,786 $1,002,834
2023 $19,690 $1,404,540 $421,362 $983,178
2022 $19,759 $1,370,000 $413,100 $963,900
2021 $18,430 $1,262,950 $378,885 $884,065
2020 $17,975 $1,250,000 $375,000 $875,000
2019 $18,392 $1,096,500 $328,950 $767,550
2018 $8,362 $472,571 $141,771 $330,800
2017 $8,041 $463,307 $138,992 $324,315
2016 $7,770 $454,224 $136,267 $317,957
2015 $7,649 $447,401 $134,220 $313,181
2014 $7,522 $438,638 $131,591 $307,047
Source: Public Records

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40886071

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2446-015-00