Seller's Agent in 2020
ROMNEY O'CONNELL
BERKELEY HILLS REALTY
(510) 599-6911
4 in this area
65 Total Sales
1249 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94702
West Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,382,000 - $1,691,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,044
Sq Ft
$782/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Stone Countertops
- Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
- Corner Lot
- 1-minute walk to Bancroft Community Garden
About This Home
As of July 2020Welcome home to Poet's Corner, with a Walkscore of 90 and a Bikescore of 99. With North Berkeley BART and Transbay bus lines minutes away, you can go carless and use the huge garage another way. Inside this sunny, split-level beauty are three generously-proportioned bedrooms with large closets, one full bath, and room to roam. Downstairs is a studio in-law with its own kitchen and full bathroom. Extra storage and laundry room/office can be partitioned as you like. A cute private yard completes this home sweet home!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,867
Year Built
- Built in 1937
Lot Details
- 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Corner Lot
- Front Yard Sprinklers
- Back Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Multi-Level Property
- Brick Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Dining Area
- Recreation Room with Fireplace
- Partial Basement
- Property Views
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Linoleum
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- 220 Volts In Laundry
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Electricity To Lot Line
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Poets Corner Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 56198817
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 23, 2020
Closed on
Jul 19, 2020
Sold by
Swafford Rebecca
Bought by
Welton Elizabeth and Baumiller Jacob
Seller's Agent
ROMNEY O'CONNELL
BERKELEY HILLS REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Bill Charman
Compass
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,330,000
Premium/Discount to List
$235,000
21.46%
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$269,063
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.95%
Original Mortgage
$765,000
Outstanding Balance
$687,355
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$911,708
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 26, 2011
Sold by
Swafford Rebecca Becky
Bought by
Swafford Rebecca and Swafford Mary
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 14, 2008
Sold by
Us Bank Na
Bought by
Swafford Rebecca
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$395,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 7, 2007
Sold by
Torres Rosa A
Bought by
Us Bank Na and The C Bass Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Ce
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 27, 2005
Sold by
Kuit Joanne
Bought by
Torres Rosa A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$490,000
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 5, 2004
Sold by
Major Callie A
Bought by
Kuit Joanne
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$336,000
Interest Rate
5.64%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 23, 2002
Sold by
Freeman Addie W and Mcewen Thadore
Bought by
Major Callie A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$351,200
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welton Elizabeth | $1,330,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Swafford Rebecca | -- | None Available | |
| Swafford Rebecca | $500,000 | Lawyers Title Co | |
| Us Bank Na | $636,750 | Accommodation | |
| Torres Rosa A | $690,000 | Commonwealth Land Title Co | |
| Kuit Joanne | $480,000 | Commonwealth Land Title Co | |
| Major Callie A | $439,000 | Commonwealth Land Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Welton Elizabeth | $765,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Swafford Rebecca | $346,260 | |
| Previous Owner | Swafford Rebecca | $391,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Swafford Rebecca | $395,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Torres Rosa A | $800,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Torres Rosa A | $490,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kuit Joanne | $336,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Major Callie A | $351,200 | |
| Closed | Torres Rosa A | $200,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,330,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/30/2020 07/30/20 | Sold | $1,330,000 | +21.5% | $651 / Sq Ft |
| 07/07/2020 07/07/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/23/2020 06/23/20 | For Sale | $1,095,000 | -- | $536 / 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 | $20,867 | $1,404,395 | $423,418 | $987,977 |
| 2023 | $20,447 | $1,383,731 | $415,119 | $968,612 |
| 2022 | $20,107 | $1,349,600 | $406,980 | $949,620 |
| 2021 | $20,174 | $1,323,000 | $399,000 | $931,000 |
| 2020 | $10,418 | $600,494 | $180,148 | $420,346 |
| 2019 | $9,888 | $588,724 | $176,617 | $412,107 |
| 2018 | $9,698 | $577,184 | $173,155 | $404,029 |
| 2017 | $9,350 | $565,870 | $169,761 | $396,109 |
| 2016 | $8,971 | $554,774 | $166,432 | $388,342 |
| 2015 | $8,840 | $546,444 | $163,933 | $382,511 |
| 2014 | $8,748 | $535,744 | $160,723 | $375,021 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
ROMNEY O'CONNELL
-
Bill Charman
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Bill Charman
Compass
(510) 220-0776
3 in this area
55 Total Sales
Map
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Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40909596
APN: 056-1988-017-00
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