NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1530 Martin Luther King jr Way Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,812,000 - $2,051,150

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,090 Sq Ft
$930/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 22, 2024

Last sale price $1,900,000 $909 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,548/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of July 2024

Spacious and beatifully updated Craftsman featuring high coved ceiling living room with adjacent play room, formal dining rm w/built ins, and a stunning top-of-the-line kitchen. Also on the main level: 1 bedroom plus bonus room/home office and original tiled full bath. There is also a laundry room and door to rear deck and park-like yard. Upstairs has been remodeled with 3 bedrooms and a bath with double sink vanity, soaking tub + large stall shower. On the lowest level is a very functional basement for storage and showcases the fully replaced foundation and seismic retrofit from 2018. There is also a long driveway with tandem parking for 3 or more cars or an RV, plus a Level 2 EV charger. Location wise, you're within a short stroll to Fat Apples, Safeway + Andronico's, and the multitude of cafes and gourmet eateries on North Shattuck. Also nearby: both the Downtown Berk and N. Berk BART stations, U.C. and Downtown.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brett Weinstein

License #00923266 Listed on: 06/21/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Michas

Compass License #01942824

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,715

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 5,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV or Boat Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59227112

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,715

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

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: North Berkeley
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Study, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Siding - Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Storage, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Earthquake Braced
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access, Tandem, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer, Stacked Only, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5400
  • Parcel Number: 59227112
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2024
Closed on
Jul 11, 2024
Sold by
Benn Alexander and Benn Annis
Bought by
Nguyen Brittney and White Scott
Seller's Agent
Brett Weinstein
Buyer's Agent
Alex Michas
Compass
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$505,000
36.2%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$1,944,288

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,288
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.24%
Original Mortgage
$1,520,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,506,442
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$418,010

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2018
Sold by
Steinhauer Eric and Emma Davenport Family Trust
Bought by
Benn Alexander and Benn Annis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,036,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2004
Sold by
Davenport Emma
Bought by
Davenport Emma and Emma Davenport Family Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Nguyen Brittney $1,900,000 Placer Title
Benn Alexander $1,295,000 Chicago Title Company
Davenport Emma -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nguyen Brittney $1,520,000
Previous Owner Benn Alexander $1,083,977
Previous Owner Benn Alexander $96,000
Previous Owner Benn Alexander $1,036,000
Previous Owner Davenport Emma $938,250
Previous Owner Davenport Emma $840,000
Previous Owner Davenport Emma $435,478
Previous Owner Davenport Emma $100,000
Previous Owner Davenport Emma $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,900,000 -- --
07/22/2024 07/22/24 Sold $1,900,000 +36.2% $909 / Sq Ft
06/27/2024 06/27/24 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2024 06/19/24 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $667 / 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
2025 $21,715 $1,900,000 $570,000 $1,330,000
2024 $21,715 $1,409,250 $437,452 $978,798
2023 $21,225 $1,388,486 $428,876 $959,610
2022 $21,030 $1,354,265 $420,468 $940,797
2021 $21,098 $1,327,575 $412,224 $922,351
2020 $20,092 $1,320,900 $408,000 $912,900
2019 $4,532 $71,431 $33,847 $37,584
2018 $4,362 $70,031 $33,184 $36,847
2017 $4,179 $68,658 $32,533 $36,125
2016 $3,887 $67,311 $31,895 $35,416
2015 $3,795 $66,300 $31,416 $34,884
2014 $3,639 $65,002 $30,801 $34,201
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brett Weinstein

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Brett Weinstein

    (510) 867-9883

    5 in this area

    49 Total Sales

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  • Alex Michas

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Alex Michas

    Compass

    (510) 590-0963

    2 in this area

    101 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41063859

bridgeMLS

APN: 059-2271-012-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 North Berkeley

1530 Martin Luther King jr Way, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1530 Martin Luther King jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94709 since 21 June 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,944,288, approximately $930 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 1530 Martin Luther King jr Way is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Washington Elementary School, and Oxford Elementary School.

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