$1,075,000
SOLD APR 13, 2018

1244 Martin Luther King jr Way Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,111 Sq Ft
5,400 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$968 Per Sq Ft

31% Above List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Spanish Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

As of November 2019

This Spanish Mission Revival set on a deep lot provides surprising privacy and quiet. The layout is simple and balanced. The downstairs living area flows nicely to the large backyard deck and upstairs bedrooms have varied and interesting views. At the foot of the North Berkeley hills the location is excellent for walking, biking & commuting. The unique, appealing structure contributes to the overall character of the neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Wilson

HOME ONE REALTY License #01425792

Last Buyer's Agent

William Witort

Compass License #01921115

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,139

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 5,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • 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: MLK between Rose and Hopkins
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Private

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

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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

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

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $860,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $405,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $296,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $315,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $300,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $280,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $257,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $1,250,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,075,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $343,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40812933

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2446-015-00