1216 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94702
West Berkeley Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,247
Sq Ft
4,000
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Skylights
- Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- 2-minute walk to Bancroft Community Garden
About This Home
As of May 2025This 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.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01394142 Listed on: 05/07/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,813
Year Built
- Built in 1942
Lot Details
- 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Skylights
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Free-Standing Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Concrete
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heat Pump System
- Radiant Heating System
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Poets Corner Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 056192500400
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 25, 2014
Sold by
Savage Joyce M and Estate Of Dorothy M Wheeler
Bought by
Leary Robert H O
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$403,750
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 3, 2006
Sold by
Wheeler Dorothy M
Bought by
Wheeler Dorothy M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $425,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Alliance Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $150,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Open | $530,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $535,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $150,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $407,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $403,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $40,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2025 05/28/25 | Sold | $1,750,000 | +63.9% | $1,403 / Sq Ft |
| 05/20/2025 05/20/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/07/2025 05/07/25 | For Sale | $1,068,000 | -- | $856 / 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 | $9,813 | $564,032 | $212,085 | $358,947 |
| 2023 | $9,547 | $559,837 | $207,927 | $351,910 |
| 2022 | $9,308 | $541,860 | $203,850 | $345,010 |
| 2021 | $9,321 | $531,101 | $199,854 | $338,247 |
| 2020 | $8,843 | $532,585 | $197,805 | $334,780 |
| 2019 | $8,366 | $522,146 | $193,928 | $328,218 |
| 2018 | $8,852 | $511,909 | $190,126 | $321,783 |
| 2017 | $8,109 | $460,108 | $186,399 | $273,709 |
| 2016 | $7,232 | $431,481 | $182,745 | $248,736 |
| 2015 | $7,137 | $425,000 | $180,000 | $245,000 |
| 2014 | $2,363 | $39,800 | $19,400 | $20,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Karthiga Anandan
Seller's Agent in 2025
Karthiga Anandan
The Grubb Co. Inc.
(510) 409-5356
5 in this area
46 Total Sales
-
Grace Bishop
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Grace Bishop
Red Oak Realty
(510) 872-4512
2 in this area
70 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41096436
APN: 056-1925-004-00
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