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$1,750,000
● House - Off Market

1216 Bancroft WAY

Berkeley, CA 94702
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,247 Ft²
$5,245
Est. Monthly

About This Property

This architect designed, single-level, Poet's Corner home blends modern elegance with tranquility. The residence exudes understated luxury with vaulted ceilings, an open-concept floorplan, and designer finishes.  The beautifully appointed chef's kitchen has custom white oak veneer cabinetry, striking quartzite countertops, premium appliances, and abundant skylights. Warm wood tones complement a curated palette of wall colors, creating a refined yet inviting ambiance. Designed for California's quintessential indoor-outdoor living, the home opens effortlessly to a lush and blooming rear garden. The landscape architect–designed garden is a true urban sanctuary.  Mature trees and vibrant flowering beds frame intimate spaces for relaxation & entertaining. Dappled sunlight filters through the canopy, while thoughtfully placed seating areas invite quiet reflection or lively gatherings. This immersive retreat offers serenity, beauty, and function.  Completing the property is a sleek, architect-designed 1-bedroom / 1-bath ADU w/polished concrete floors, radiant heating, custom cabinetry, and expansive doors that open directly to the verdant garden.  Mins to shops, restaurants, UCB, Berkeley Schools & public transportation (inc. the Transbay bus to SF) & BART.
Unit Size
1,247 Ft²
Days on Market
21 days
Land Size
0.09 acres
Price per sqft
$856
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1942

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Last updated: 2 years ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41096436)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
May 28, 2025 Sold
Sold
May 23, 2025 In contract -
In contract
May 7, 2025 Listed by The Grubb Co. Inc. $1,068,000
Listed by The Grubb Co. Inc.

Property Highlights

Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1942
  • Effective Year Built: 1942
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 58
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,000
  • Total Building Area: 1,247
  • Building Area: 1,247
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,247
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: BRYANT
  • Land Acres: 0000000092
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1200
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00004 BLK: AR: 0056 PAGE: 1925

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Berkeley Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 423100

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 3-E1
  • Parcel: 56-1925-4
  • Block: P
  • Lot: 5
  • Municipality: CITY OF BERKELEY
  • Latitude: 37.8648
  • Longitude: -122.288

    Address

  • Full Address: 1216 Bancroft Way
  • Address - House Number: 1216
  • Address - Street Name: Bancroft
  • Address - Suffix Type: Way
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Berkeley
  • Carrier Code: C059
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1820
  • Zip Code: 94702

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $930,762
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 13-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.182
  • Valuation Date: Feb 14, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 76
  • Final Value: 1,131,346
  • High Value: 1,337,296
  • Low Value: 925,395

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $541,860
  • Assessed Land Value: $203,850
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $345,010

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Aug 25, 2014
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 26, 2014
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2014209804
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

Comparables

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Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
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Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 1216 Bancroft Way built and last sold?
The property at 1216 Bancroft Way was built in 1942 and last sold on Aug 25, 2014 for $425,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 1216 Bancroft Way is $1,065,767.
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