SOLD 05/31/2023
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Home sold for $1,950,000 in 36 days
1243 Martin Luther King Jr Way Berkeley, CA, 94709
Neighborhood: North BerkeleyOff the market 3 beds 1 bath 1,569 sqft
Majestic Mediterranean in the heart of North Berkeley. Urban dwellers, ideal location close to Monterey Market, Solano Avenue, Gourmet District, Live Oak Park, North Berkeley Library and more. Three bedrooms and one updated bathroom. Home features an eat-in Chef's kitchen. Kitchen has been updated and has a kitchen island, stainless appliances and is open to a formal dining area. Relax in a light filled living room that opens to a sunny terrace perched above the street below. Living room has an original fireplace with "Arts and Crafts" tile and it is flanked by period bookshelves. This split-level bungalow has two bedrooms with custom built-ins. A third bedroom with French doors opening to lush mature gardens. There is an artisan pond with waterfall and a large patio for dining under the stars. Plenty of room for play and gardening. The home has a storage area and large garage. Although no car is needed for this conveniently located home. Blocks to all transportation, dining, top rated schools, shopping and UC Berkeley. Come enjoy the best of the East Bay!
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Property details
1,569 sqft interior area
Property type
Home
Interior area
1,569 sqft
View
Trees/Woods
Land area
5,227 sqft (0.12 acres)
Price per sqft
$1,242/sqft
Address
1243 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA, 94709
City of California
Berkeley
County
Alameda
Previous price
$1,395,000
Sold price
$1,950,000
nr.of parking places
1
Style
Mediterranean
Stories
1
Year Built
1924
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
District
Berkeley Map Area 3
Stories
One Story
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Interior Features
6 rooms, 1 parking places
Beds
3
Baths
1
Floors
Hardwood, Tile
Stories
One Story
Security
Smoke Detector(s)
Property Condition
Existing
Parking
1
Garage & Parking
Garage, Garage Door Opener
Rooms
6
# of fireplaces
1
Fireplaces
Living Room, Wood Burning
Laundry Features
Dryer, In Basement, Washer, Stacked Only
Heathing & Cooling
None, Forced Air
Kitchen features
Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Grill Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Other rooms
Unfinished Room, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Grill Built-in, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Basement
Crawl Space, Partial
Listed by
Theresa Hope Broderick, Compass
Name
Theresa Hope Broderick
License number
01298281
Brokerage company
Compass
MLS #
41025371
Buyer agent
Name
Patricia Maloney
Brokerage company
The GRUBB Company
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Mortgage
$5,987
Taxes
$0
HOA dues
$0
Mortgage
$390,000 / 20%
2.28%
30 years
Your amount
$5,987 / month
Exterior Features
Composition Shingles, Concrete, Siding - Stucco, Stucco, Frame construction and more
Roof
Shingle
Utilities
Irrigation Connected, All Public Utilities, Cable Available, DSL Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Master Gas Meter
Construction
Composition Shingles, Concrete, Siding - Stucco, Stucco, Frame
Building information
Builder/Architect: Charming
Model: Mediterranean
Model: Mediterranean
Pool
None
Yard
Back Yard, Entry Gate, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Terraced Back, Storage Area, Yard Space
Lot details
TMK #60244920
Lot Description
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Parcel nr.
60244920
North Berkeley neighborhood info
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People living in North Berkeley
43%
Families with children
National average: 39%
44%
Non family households
279,175
Population
$131,878
Average Income
Age & gender
Median age 37 years
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Commute types
49% commute by car
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Education level
32% have bachelor education
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Number of employees
2% work in management
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Vehicles available
46% have 1 vehicle
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Vehicles by gender
46% have 1 vehicle
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Housing market insights for
$1.41m
Neighborhood average
sales price*
sales price*
$1.29m
Neighborhood median
sales price*
sales price*
434
Number
of sales*
of sales*
Housing type
45% are single detacheds
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Rooms
37% of the houses have 4 or 5 rooms
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Bedrooms
60% have 2 or 3 bedrooms
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Owners vs Renters
51% are renters
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17.17 / 20
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15-20
Most Walkable
10-15
Above Average
5-10
Below Average
1-5
Least Walkable
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Price history
Sold May 31, 2023
North Berkeley Median sales price 2024
| Bedrooms | Med. price | % of listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | $625k | 12.12% |
| 2 beds | $1.16m | 36.36% |
| 3 beds | $1.58m | 18.18% |
| 4 beds | $2.16m | 15.15% |
| 5 beds | $2.72m | 18.18% |
| Date | Event | Price | $/sqft | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2023 | Sold | $1,950,000 | 1242.83 | Public Record |
| May 31, 2023 | Price Increase | $1,950,000 +39.78% | 1242.83 | MLS #41025371 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | New Listing | $1,395,000 +54.51% | 889.1 | MLS #41025371 |
| Oct 28, 2005 | Sold | $902,840 | 575.42 | Public Record |
| Oct 28, 2005 | Price Increase | $902,840 +14.43% | 575.42 | MLS #40109182 |
| Sep 30, 2005 | Under contract | $789,000 | 502.87 | MLS #40109182 |
| Sep 12, 2005 | New Listing | $789,000 +249.89% | 502.87 | MLS #40109182 |
| Dec 5, 1996 | Sold | $225,500 | 143.72 | Public Record |
| Dec 5, 1996 | Price Increase | $225,500 +2.97% | 143.72 | MLS #26112809 |
| Oct 22, 1996 | Under contract | $219,000 | 139.58 | MLS #26112809 |
| Oct 12, 1996 | New Listing | $219,000 | 139.58 | MLS #26112809 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1243 Martin Luther King Jr Way
What is 1243 Martin Luther King Jr Way?
1243 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA, 94709 is a single family home located in the North Berkeley neighborhood in the city of Berkeley, California with zipcode 94709. This single family home has 3 bedrooms & 1 bathroom with an interior area of 1,569 sqft.
Which year was this home built?
This home was build in 1924.
Which year was this property last sold?
This property was sold in 2023.
What is the full address of this Home?
1243 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA, 94709.
Are grocery stores nearby?
The closest grocery stores are Safeway, 0.31 miles away and Safeway Community Markets, 0.42 miles away.
What is the neighborhood like?
The North Berkeley neighborhood has a population of 279,175, and 43% of the families have children. The median age is 37.88 years and 49% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 51% is renter.
Based on information from the bridgeMLS as of 05-20-2024. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Listing last updated on: Jun 01, 2023
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The closest grocery stores are Safeway, 0.31 miles away and Safeway Community Markets, 0.42 miles away.
The North Berkeley neighborhood has a population of 279,175, and 43% of the families have children. The median age is 37.88 years and 49% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 51% is renter.
*Neighborhood & street median sales price are calculated over sold properties over the last 6 months.
