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!
Sold for $1,950,000 on 05/31/23
$1,950,000
1243 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA 94709
3beds
1,569sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$1,847,500 Zestimate®
$1,243/sqft
$4,695 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,847,500
$1.72M - $1.98M
$4,695/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 01, 2023 at 03:12am
Listed by:
Theresa Hope Broderick DRE #01298281 510-967-2294,
Compass,
Aaron Smith,
Compass
Bought with:
Patricia Maloney, DRE #02145975
The GRUBB Company
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41025371
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
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
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Grill Built-in, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer, Stacked Only
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,569
- Total interior livable area: 1,569 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Terraced Back, Entry Gate, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance, Storage Area, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5,227 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 60244920
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Composition Shingles, Stucco, Concrete, Siding - Stucco, Frame
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Details
- Builder name: Charming
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Irrigation Connected, Cable Available, DSL Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Master Gas Meter
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/31/2023 | Sold | $1,950,000+39.8%$1,243/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41025371 | ||
| 5/10/2023 | Pending sale | $1,395,000$889/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #41025371 | ||
| 4/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+54.5%$889/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41025371 | ||
| 10/28/2005 | Sold | $902,836+34.8%$575/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 12/11/2003 | Sold | $670,000+197.1%$427/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $2,028,780 +2% |
| 2024 | $27,783 +54.9% | $1,989,000 +67.7% |
| 2023 | $17,941 +1.8% | $1,185,746 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gourmet Ghetto
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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