1517 Martin Luther King jr Way Berkeley, CA 94709
North Berkeley Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
977
Sq Ft
4,041
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
- Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
- No HOA
- Eat-In Kitchen
About This Home
As of July 2024Welcome to a charming Bungalow in the heart of North Berkeley! This one level living property with an A+ location is an unbeatable combination. Imagine living just blocks from world class dining, shops, cafes, great connections to buses and BART… and everything else we love about North Berkeley! This lovingly renovated 2-bedroom, one bathroom bungalow has new dual-pane windows, newly refinished hardwood floors, a formal dining room, a stylishly updated kitchen, a cozy living room, and abundant natural light. The rear gardens offer a stone patio with outdoor furniture perfect for dining, and a handsome detached studio to inspire your imagination and creativity.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01205869 Listed on: 06/18/2024
Last Buyer's Agent
Robert Luecke
License #01881220
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,411
Year Built
- Built in 1890
Lot Details
- 4,041 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Garden
- Back Yard
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Double Pane Windows
- Family Room
- Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- North Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 592268292
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 18, 2024
Closed on
Jul 3, 2024
Sold by
Beliona-Wong Revocable Living Trust and Bellona David R
Bought by
Goyne Thomas Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Candice Economides
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Robert Luecke
List Price
$945,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$305,000
32.28%
Total Days on Market
14
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,814
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.22%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 19, 2019
Sold by
Wong Natasha M L and Bellona David R
Bought by
Bellona David R and Wong Natasha M L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 25, 2018
Sold by
Thompson Sean P and Horn Ryan F
Bought by
Wong Natasha and Bellona David R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 13, 2014
Sold by
Buechner Patrick J and Buechner Ann H
Bought by
Thompson Sean P and Horn Ryan F
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$563,250
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 27, 1998
Sold by
Brown Pauline Johnson
Bought by
Buechner Patrick J and Buechner Ann H
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
7.06%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 20, 1997
Sold by
Gwinn Margaret H
Bought by
Brown Pauline Johnson
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.23%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,250,000 | Placer Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,150,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $751,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $275,000 | American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $144,500 | Placer Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $859,654 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $863,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $920,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $792,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $541,300 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $563,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $183,600 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $237,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $220,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $20,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $130,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $27,500 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,250,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/09/2024 07/09/24 | Sold | $1,250,000 | +32.3% | $1,279 / Sq Ft |
| 07/02/2024 07/02/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/18/2024 06/18/24 | For Sale | $945,000 | -- | $967 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,411 | $1,250,674 | $377,302 | $880,372 |
| 2023 | $17,021 | $1,233,017 | $369,905 | $863,112 |
| 2022 | $16,717 | $1,201,844 | $362,653 | $846,191 |
| 2021 | $16,796 | $1,178,143 | $355,543 | $829,600 |
| 2020 | $16,084 | $1,173,000 | $351,900 | $821,100 |
| 2019 | $15,656 | $1,150,000 | $345,000 | $805,000 |
| 2018 | $11,570 | $809,097 | $242,729 | $566,368 |
| 2017 | $11,163 | $793,235 | $237,970 | $555,265 |
| 2016 | $10,873 | $777,682 | $233,304 | $544,378 |
| 2015 | $10,733 | $766,004 | $229,801 | $536,203 |
| 2014 | $5,830 | $358,195 | $107,458 | $250,737 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Candice Economides
Seller's Agent in 2024
Candice Economides
The Grubb Co. Inc.
(510) 914-2927
3 in this area
35 Total Sales
-
Bebe McRae
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Bebe McRae
The Grubb Co. Inc.
(510) 928-3912
5 in this area
85 Total Sales
-
R
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Robert Luecke
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41063709
APN: 059-2268-029-02
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