NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1309 Martin Luther King jr Way Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $674,000 - $721,618

1 Bed
1 Bath
856 Sq Ft
$170/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold December 14, 2021

Last sale price $690,000 $806 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,945/month

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Tile Countertops
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 5-minute walk to Live Oak Park

About This Home

As of December 2021

Located close to Berkeley’s famed gourmet Ghetto, this sweet and stylish ground level condo is part of a well-maintained Craftsman fourplex. Enter through its own front door into a spacious living/dining room, walk-in closet and bedroom facing the back of the building. Hardwood floors and period details coupled with modern conveniences and a stylishly updated bathroom! Plus, an eat-in kitchen, in-unit laundry, storage and off-street parking for utmost convenience. Well maintained and in close proximity of shops, restaurants, public transportation, UC Berkeley, the library, parks and the great outdoors!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Reen

Compass License #01820082 Listed on: 09/30/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Aubrey Shaw

Brightwork Realty Advocates License #02130275

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,456

Year Built

  • 1928

Lot Details

  • 5,009

HOA Fees

  • $170 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 856 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace

Community Details

  • Association fees include garbage, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, reserves, water / sewer
  • 1303 1309 Martin Luther King Jr Way HOA

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,456

Year Built

1928

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$170 per month

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RH
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Age: 93
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 856
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1928

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Free Standing, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Oven Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 856
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: Dryer, Inside, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Storage
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces, Parking Area, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Fireplace, Floor Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 170
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Garbage, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Reserves, Water / Sewer
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: 1303-1309 Martin Luther King Jr Way HOA

Schools

  • School District: Berkeley Unified

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2021
Closed on
Dec 9, 2021
Sold by
Kramer Laura
Bought by
Husch Julia B
Seller's Agent
Carol Reen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Aubrey Shaw
Brightwork Realty Advocates
List Price
$698,000
Sold Price
$690,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-1.15%
Total Days on Market
62
Current Estimated Value
$698,655

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,655
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.36%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Outstanding Balance
$511,686
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Estimated Equity
$186,969

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 3, 2018
Closed on
Feb 8, 2019
Sold by
Lillis Tully T and Lee Rebecca A
Bought by
Kramer Laura
Seller's Agent
Colette Ford
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Carol Reen
Compass
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.41%
Original Mortgage
$516,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2014
Sold by
Lave Florence and Florence Lave 2006 Trust
Bought by
Lillis Tully T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$237,000
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2004
Sold by
Lave Florence
Bought by
Lave Florence and The Florence Lave 2006 Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 1996
Sold by
Lowery Ellen F and Lowery Jeff
Bought by
Lave Florence

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,000
Interest Rate
8.33%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Husch Julia B $690,000 First American Title Company
Kramer Laura $645,000 First American Title Company
Lillis Tully T $437,000 Chicago Title Company
Lave Florence -- None Available
Lave Florence -- Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Husch Julia B $550,000
Previous Owner Kramer Laura $533,200
Previous Owner Kramer Laura $516,000
Previous Owner Lillis Tully T $239,000
Previous Owner Lillis Tully T $237,000
Previous Owner Lave Florence $49,053
Previous Owner Lave Florence $115,000
Previous Owner Lave Florence $14,700
Previous Owner Lave Florence $6,000
Previous Owner Lave Florence $98,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $645,000 -- --
12/14/2021 12/14/21 Sold $690,000 +6.2% $806 / Sq Ft
12/02/2021 12/02/21 Pending -- -- --
11/28/2021 11/28/21 Price Changed $650,000 -6.9% $759 / Sq Ft
09/30/2021 09/30/21 For Sale $698,000 +8.2% $815 / Sq Ft
02/15/2019 02/15/19 Sold $645,000 -0.6% $754 / Sq Ft
01/24/2019 01/24/19 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2018 10/23/18 Price Changed $649,000 +9.1% $758 / Sq Ft
10/18/2018 10/18/18 Price Changed $595,000 -8.3% $695 / Sq Ft
10/03/2018 10/03/18 For Sale $649,000 -- $758 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $10,456 $717,875 $215,362 $502,513
2023 $10,247 $703,800 $211,140 $492,660
2022 $10,085 $690,000 $207,000 $483,000
2021 $9,973 $664,710 $199,413 $465,297
2020 $9,498 $657,900 $197,370 $460,530
2019 $7,064 $470,814 $118,511 $352,303
2018 $6,863 $461,585 $116,188 $345,397
2017 $6,612 $452,534 $113,910 $338,624
2016 $6,406 $443,663 $111,677 $331,986
2015 $6,321 $437,000 $110,000 $327,000
2014 $3,236 $183,847 $55,154 $128,693
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carol Reen

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Carol Reen

    Compass

    (415) 728-6199

    1 in this area

    97 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Aubrey Shaw

    Brightwork Realty Advocates

  • Colette Ford

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Colette Ford

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 823-5735

    6 in this area

    140 Total Sales

    Colette Ford
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  • Anja Plowright

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Anja Plowright

    (510) 593-8376

    8 in this area

    188 Total Sales

    Anja Plowright
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81864924

MLSListings

APN: 060-2448-030-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 North Berkeley

1309 Martin Luther King jr Way, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1309 Martin Luther King jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 since 30 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $698,655, approximately $816 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 1309 Martin Luther King jr Way is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Cragmont Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School.

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