NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1280 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94702

West Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,289,000 - $1,557,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,068 Sq Ft
$1,295/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 23, 2022

Last sale price $1,580,000 $1,479 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,092/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Bancroft Community Garden

About This Home

As of May 2022

Magical 2BR/1BA Mediterranean in the heart of Poet’s Corner combines vintage air with a beautifully updated kitchen and bath. A sweet patio surrounded by a gorgeously landscaped romantic garden feels like a green oasis. Detached artist’s studio or garage/storage. Great location near Strawberry Creek Park, shops & restaurants, North Berkeley BART & AC Transit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anja Plowright

License #01351797 Listed on: 04/20/2022

Co-Listed By

Colette Ford

License #01158883

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy Palma

Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty License #01802420

Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,479

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 3,150 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Poets Corner Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5619245

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,479

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: POETS CORNER
  • Directions: Sacramento>Bancroft
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Workshop, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Other
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Other
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3150
  • Parcel Number: 5619245
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2022
Closed on
May 20, 2022
Sold by
Sultan Family Trust
Bought by
Yee Timothy Alan and Mitchel Lindsay Marie
Seller's Agent
Anja Plowright
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Palma
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,580,000
Premium/Discount to List
$530,000
50.48%
Current Estimated Value
$1,382,614

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$197,386
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.48%
Original Mortgage
$1,030,000
Outstanding Balance
$981,273
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$422,419

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2019
Sold by
Sultan Ann E and Sultan Zachary C
Bought by
Sultan Zachary Coffman and Sultan Ann Elizabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2017
Sold by
Martin Robert H
Bought by
Sultan Ann E and Sultan Zachary C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$735,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2006
Sold by
Martin Robert H and Martin Roy E
Bought by
Martin Robert H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,000
Interest Rate
6.52%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Yee Timothy Alan $1,580,000 Chicago Title
Sultan Zachary Coffman -- None Available
Sultan Ann E $1,075,000 Placer Title Company
Martin Robert H $78,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Yee Timothy Alan $1,030,000
Previous Owner Sultan Zachary Coffman $695,000
Previous Owner Sultan Ann E $735,000
Previous Owner Martin Robert H $20,000
Previous Owner Martin Robert H $185,000
Previous Owner Martin Robert H $146,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,580,000 -- --
05/23/2022 05/23/22 Sold $1,580,000 +50.5% $1,479 / Sq Ft
05/03/2022 05/03/22 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2022 04/20/22 For Sale $1,050,000 -- $983 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2025 $21,479 $1,343,000 $405,000 $945,000
2024 $21,479 $1,318,000 $397,500 $927,500
2023 $20,096 $1,453,000 $435,900 $1,017,100
2022 $16,487 $1,145,603 $455,680 $696,923
2021 $16,499 $1,123,007 $446,747 $683,260
2020 $15,781 $1,118,430 $442,170 $676,260
2019 $15,331 $1,096,500 $433,500 $663,000
2018 $15,103 $1,075,000 $425,000 $650,000
2017 $4,154 $194,184 $58,255 $135,929
2016 $3,966 $190,377 $57,113 $133,264
2015 $3,897 $187,518 $56,255 $131,263
2014 $3,840 $183,847 $55,154 $128,693
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anja Plowright

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Anja Plowright

    (510) 593-8376

    6 in this area

    194 Total Sales

    Anja Plowright
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  • Colette Ford

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Colette Ford

    (510) 823-5735

    1 in this area

    130 Total Sales

    Colette Ford
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  • Tracy Palma

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Tracy Palma

    Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty

    (415) 305-6726

    4 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Tracy Palma
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40989074

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1924-005-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 West Berkeley

1280 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1280 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 since 20 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,382,614, approximately $1,294 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 1280 Bancroft Way is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Rosa Parks Elementary School, Ruth Acty Elementary, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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