2923 Martin Luther King jr Way Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,281,000 - $1,500,833
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,732
Sq Ft
$824/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- 4-minute walk to Ashby Station
- No HOA
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 2-minute walk to Grove Park
About This Home
As of August 2022VACANT Edwardian Duplex! OPEN SUNDAY 7/24 (2-4PM) Originally built as a single family home. Now 2 bedroom/1 bathroom in each unit. Updated kitchens, baths, in-unit laundry & off street parking! Fantastic rear garden! An urban oasis with many trees, patio and plenty of space to relax! Centrally located close to BART, Berkeley Bowl, Public Tennis & Basketball Courts, Public Library, restaurants, and farmers market! According to Walkscore, it's a "walkers & bikers paradise"! This light- filled Golden duplex will be delivered vacant.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Jack McPhail
Jack H. Mcphail, Broker License #00450503 Listed on: 06/22/2022
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,638
Year Built
- Built in 1909
Lot Details
- 4,900 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Rectangular Lot
- Garden
- Back Yard
Parking
- Tandem Parking
Home Design
- Duplex
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- Double Pane Windows
- Updated Kitchen
Flooring
- Wood
- Linoleum
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Shed
Utilities
- Zoned Heating
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- 1,732 Sq Ft Building
- Bridge Aor Association
- Berkeley Bowl Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 53159926
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 22, 2022
Closed on
Aug 11, 2022
Sold by
Monika Branch
Bought by
Calvin And Melinda M Wong Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Jack McPhail
Jack H. Mcphail, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Grace Sun
Compass
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$155,000
11.97%
Total Days on Market
30
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
-$23,042
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.57%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$760,499
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$666,459
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 2, 2021
Sold by
Obriecht Benjamin and Obriecht Benjamin Howard
Bought by
Wildebeest Acres Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 14, 2016
Sold by
Thomas Christopher R
Bought by
Branch Monika and Branch Heather
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
3.59%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 24, 2014
Sold by
Obriecht Benjamin and Servais James
Bought by
Obriecht Benjamin and Servais James Gerard
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 11, 2012
Sold by
Fre Tsegereda B
Bought by
Araya Mehreteab B
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 10, 2012
Sold by
Kifle Kesete
Bought by
Araya Mehreteab B
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 13, 2001
Sold by
Miller Harris N and May Miller Maranda
Bought by
Branch Monika and Branch Heather
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
9.81%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 23, 1999
Sold by
Miller Harris N and Maymiller Maranda
Bought by
Miller Harris N and May Miller Maranda
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
7.96%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 7, 1999
Sold by
Wilson Frankie J and Wilson Carrie M
Bought by
Walker Calvin and Walker Helen J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
7.96%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 31, 1994
Sold by
Wilson Frankie J and Wilson Carrie M
Bought by
Wilson Frankie J and Wilson Carrie M
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin And Melinda M Wong Revocable Trust | $1,450,000 | -- | |
| Wildebeest Acres Llc | -- | None Available | |
| Branch Monika | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Branch Monika | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Obriecht Benjamin | -- | None Available | |
| Araya Mehreteab B | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Araya Mehreteab B | $115,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Branch Monika | $405,000 | North American Title Co | |
| Miller Harris N | -- | -- | |
| Walker Calvin | $100,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Wilson Frankie J | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Calvin And Melinda M Wong Revocable Trust | $800,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Branch Monika | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Branch Monika | $415,630 | |
| Previous Owner | Branch Monika | $465,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Walker Calvin | $175,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Branch Monika | $303,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Walker Calvin | $90,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,450,000 | -- | -- |
| 08/23/2022 08/23/22 | Sold | $1,450,000 | +12.0% | $837 / Sq Ft |
| 07/22/2022 07/22/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/22/2022 06/22/22 | For Sale | $1,295,000 | -- | $748 / 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 | $20,638 | $1,300,000 | $390,000 | $910,000 |
| 2023 | $20,239 | $1,450,000 | $435,000 | $1,015,000 |
| 2022 | $9,413 | $556,763 | $169,129 | $394,634 |
| 2021 | $9,421 | $545,711 | $165,813 | $386,898 |
| 2020 | $8,885 | $547,044 | $164,113 | $382,931 |
| 2019 | $8,500 | $536,320 | $160,896 | $375,424 |
| 2018 | $8,349 | $525,807 | $157,742 | $368,065 |
| 2017 | $8,038 | $515,500 | $154,650 | $360,850 |
| 2016 | $7,755 | $505,394 | $151,618 | $353,776 |
| 2015 | $7,734 | $497,805 | $149,341 | $348,464 |
| 2014 | $7,761 | $488,057 | $146,417 | $341,640 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2022
Jack McPhail
Jack H. Mcphail, Broker
(510) 541-2335
1 in this area
14 Total Sales
-
Leslie Easterday
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Leslie Easterday
Compass
(510) 334-9281
7 in this area
32 Total Sales
-
Grace Sun
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Grace Sun
Compass
(626) 500-7082
9 in this area
40 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40998749
APN: 053-1599-026-00
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