NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2409 Martin Luther King jr Way Berkeley, CA 94704

Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,282,000 - $2,005,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
1,950 Sq Ft
$839/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2017

Last sale price $1,450,000 $744 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,018/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Attached Garage
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2017

A Victorian beauty with real street presence: unique 1890 façade details gloriously enhanced by a 5-color paint job made to notice! Presently configured as a duplex, the floor plan offers flexible use for a large family, roommates, and rental income. Public record states 4 units. Buyers interested in development potential are advised to investigate further. Lovingly maintained by current owners for the past 20 years; the future possibilities are up to the imagination! Open Sunday 8/6, 2-4:30pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heidi Long

GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE License #01128755 Listed on: 07/26/2017

Co-Listed By

Emma Morris

Red Oak Realty License #01323364

Last Buyer's Agent

Carla Buffington

Vanguard Properties License #01344049

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,551

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 3,644 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 1,950 Sq Ft Building
  • Bridge Aor Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 55189917

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,551

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1890
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO
  • Directions: MLK
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3644
  • Parcel Number: 55189917
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2017
Closed on
Oct 11, 2017
Sold by
Hoffman Susan
Bought by
Hoffman Susan L and Susan L Hoffman 2009 Revocable
Seller's Agent
Heidi Long
GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE
Buyer's Agent
Carla Buffington
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$455,000
45.73%
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
$1,635,781

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$185,781
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.58%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2017
Closed on
Aug 9, 2017
Sold by
Bell Pamela A and Culver Anne C
Bought by
Hoffman Susan
Seller's Agent
Heidi Long
GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE
Buyer's Agent
Carla Buffington
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$455,000
45.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 1997
Sold by
Cockroft Peter and Lin Yali
Bought by
Bell Pamela A and Culver Anne C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,600
Interest Rate
7.56%
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
Hoffman Susan L -- Old Republic Title Co
Hoffman Susan $1,450,000 Old Republic Title Company
Bell Pamela A $270,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bell Pamela A $407,000
Previous Owner Bell Pamela A $405,000
Previous Owner Bell Pamela A $100,000
Previous Owner Culver Anne C $244,800
Previous Owner Bell Pamela A $25,900
Previous Owner Bell Pamela A $25,000
Previous Owner Bell Pamela A $214,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,450,000 -- --
08/18/2017 08/18/17 Sold $1,450,000 +45.7% $744 / Sq Ft
08/08/2017 08/08/17 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2017 07/26/17 For Sale $995,000 -- $510 / 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 $22,551 $1,610,475 $501,975 $1,115,500
2023 $22,113 $1,585,763 $492,133 $1,093,630
2022 $21,782 $1,547,675 $482,485 $1,072,190
2021 $21,873 $1,517,196 $473,026 $1,051,170
2020 $20,867 $1,508,580 $468,180 $1,040,400
2019 $20,227 $1,479,000 $459,000 $1,020,000
2018 $19,929 $1,450,000 $450,000 $1,000,000
2017 $6,751 $378,887 $113,666 $265,221
2016 $6,478 $371,460 $111,438 $260,022
2015 $6,386 $365,881 $109,764 $256,117
2014 $6,587 $358,715 $107,614 $251,101
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • H

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Heidi Long

    GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE

  • Emma Morris

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Emma Morris

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 508-5115

    1 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Emma Morris
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  • Carla Buffington

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Carla Buffington

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 735-6605

    1 Total Sale

    Carla Buffington
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40790903

bridgeMLS

APN: 055-1899-017-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 Downtown Berkeley

2409 Martin Luther King jr Way, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2409 Martin Luther King jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 since 26 July 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,635,781, approximately $838 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 2409 Martin Luther King jr Way is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Washington Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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