NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3026 Martin Luther King jr Way Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,266,000 - $1,541,388

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,728 Sq Ft
$831/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2020

Last sale price $1,300,000 $752 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,526/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Ashby Station
  • No HOA
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Hills
  • 4-minute walk to Grove Park

About This Home

As of July 2020

Light filled South Berkeley Classic in an incredibly convenient location. This 3 bd/2 bath circa 1901 home features approx. 1748 square feet, period details throughout, a fantastic layout, authentic slate roof, original built in bench seats, tons of storage, hardwood floors, and a wonderful sun porch off the master bedroom. The ready to finish attic space has multiple skylights already in place. Spectacular oversized lot includes mature fruit trees, raised beds, and a HUGE separate detached garage & outbuilding that could make an amazing home office, studio, guest quarters, possible ADU, or? Minutes to Berkeley Bowl, UCB Campus, Temescal Shops and restaurants, Rockridge, Wholefoods, 580 and 13/24/880 commutes, literally under 2 minute walk to BART, 91 walk score, 100 bike score, Great Berkeley Schools, and all the best of the East Bay. Please see virtual tour link for 3D / film images!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Charman

Compass License #01370959 Listed on: 06/12/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacey Merryman

Red Oak Realty License #01448191

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,410

Year Built

  • Built in 1901

Lot Details

  • 6,100 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Bungalow
  • Slate Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Views of Hills
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 53160112

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,410

Year Built

Built in 1901

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1901
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Berkeley
  • Directions: Ashby and Martin Luther King Jr Way
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle, Bungalow, Craftsman, Farm House, Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Slate
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6100
  • Parcel Number: 53160112

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2023
Sold by
Townsend Nina Linda and Benavides Jose Ignacio
Bought by
Ignacio Estrada And Nina Townsend Revocable T and Townsend
Current Estimated Value
$1,436,097

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2020
Closed on
Jul 23, 2020
Sold by
Ganeshan Gautam Tejas and Natarajan Deepa Preeti
Bought by
Townsend Nina and Benavides Jose Ignacio
Seller's Agent
Bill Charman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Stacey Merryman
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.44%
Original Mortgage
$765,600
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2012
Sold by
Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Volt Asset Holdings Npl3

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2012
Sold by
Volt Asset Holdings Npl3
Bought by
Ganeshan Gautam Tejas and Natarajan Deepa Preeti

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2011
Sold by
Hernandez Raul A and Hernandez Norma
Bought by
Citimortgage Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2005
Sold by
Hernandez Raul A
Bought by
Hernandez Raul A and Hernandez Norma

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2005
Sold by
Hernandez Norma G
Bought by
Hernandez Raul A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2004
Sold by
Levias Jo Ethel and Napper Vicki C
Bought by
Kieu Tu

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
7.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2003
Sold by
Levias Jo Ethel and Wilson Jo Ethel
Bought by
Levias Jo Ethel and Napper Vicki C
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
Ignacio Estrada And Nina Townsend Revocable T -- None Listed On Document
Townsend Nina $1,300,000 Old Republic Title Company
Volt Asset Holdings Npl3 $525,000 Lsi Title Company
Us Bank National Association $525,000 Lsi Title Company
Us Bank National Association $525,000 Lsi Title Company
Ganeshan Gautam Tejas $525,000 Lsi Title Company
Citimortgage Inc $588,927 Cr Title Services Inc
Hernandez Raul A -- First American Title Co
Hernandez Raul A -- First American Title Co
Hernandez Raul A $650,000 First American Title Co
Kieu Tu $450,000 First California Title Co
Levias Jo Ethel -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Townsend Nina $765,600
Previous Owner Hernandez Raul A $552,000
Previous Owner Hernandez Raul A $141,000
Previous Owner Hernandez Raul A $455,000
Previous Owner Hernandez Raul A $129,950
Previous Owner Kieu Tu $360,000
Closed Kieu Tu $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,300,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,300,000 -- --
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $1,300,000 +0.1% $752 / Sq Ft
07/03/2020 07/03/20 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2020 06/12/20 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $752 / 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 $20,410 $1,407,145 $422,143 $985,002
2024 $20,410 $1,379,560 $413,868 $965,692
2023 $19,999 $1,352,520 $405,756 $946,764
2022 $19,668 $1,326,000 $397,800 $928,200
2021 $19,735 $1,300,000 $390,000 $910,000
2020 $10,327 $602,946 $180,884 $422,062
2019 $9,822 $591,128 $177,338 $413,790
2018 $9,634 $579,541 $173,862 $405,679
2017 $9,288 $568,180 $170,454 $397,726
2016 $8,925 $557,040 $167,112 $389,928
2015 $8,794 $548,677 $164,603 $384,074
2014 $8,675 $537,930 $161,379 $376,551
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bill Charman

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Bill Charman

    Compass

    (510) 220-0776

    2 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Bill Charman
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  • Stacey Merryman

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Stacey Merryman

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 919-9306

    4 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    Stacey Merryman
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40908379

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1601-012-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

3026 Martin Luther King jr Way, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 3026 Martin Luther King jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 12 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,436,097, approximately $831 per square foot. This property was built in 1901. 3026 Martin Luther King jr Way is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Malcolm X Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and John Muir Elementary School.

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