Seller's Agent in 2021
Andrea Gordon
Compass
(510) 421-6818
8 in this area
264 Total Sales
1290 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94702
West Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,136,000 - $1,459,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,195
Sq Ft
$1,086/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
- Bonus Room
- 1-minute walk to Bancroft Community Garden
About This Home
As of December 2021In the heart of Poet's Corner and close to Strawberry Creek Park, this sweet and sunny bungalow has been lovingly updated and maintained. Large living and dining room with fireplace, skylight and beautiful built-ins ooze architectural charm. The spacious kitchen is flooded with light and has an attached laundry room. The adjacent large and sunny “bonus” sunroom has floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the lush garden oasis. Gleaming hardwood floors, fresh paint, a 1-car garage and plenty of storage. Solar cells keep the electric bill to a minimum. Convenient and central location near bike paths, tennis courts, shops and restaurants, West Berkeley and Downtown Berkeley, North Berkeley BART & AC Transit. A charming starter home in a great neighborhood!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,744
Year Built
- Built in 1929
Lot Details
- 3,150 Sq Ft Lot
- Rectangular Lot
- Back Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- Multi-Level Property
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Bonus Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Solid Surface Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Central Berkeley Subdivision, Bungalow Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5619246
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 12, 2021
Closed on
Dec 15, 2021
Sold by
Sarenduc Lisa Morris
Bought by
Powers Anne S and Thapa Pramish Jung
Seller's Agent
Andrea Gordon
Compass
Buyer's Agent
John Seravic
List Price
$1,099,000
Sold Price
$1,240,000
Premium/Discount to List
$141,000
12.83%
Total Days on Market
12
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
$57,869
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.36%
Original Mortgage
$992,000
Outstanding Balance
$927,017
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$370,852
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 6, 2019
Closed on
Nov 21, 2019
Sold by
Oftedahl Laura R and Laura R Oftedahl Revocable Tru
Bought by
Sarenduc Lisa Morris
Seller's Agent
Colette Ford
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Brittany Hogan
Compass
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$1,015,000
Premium/Discount to List
$165,000
19.41%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.21%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 19, 2014
Sold by
Oftedahl Laura R
Bought by
Oftedahl Laura R and Laura R Oftedahl Revocable Tru
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,400
Interest Rate
3.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 18, 2014
Sold by
Oftedahl Laura R and Laura R Oftedahl Revocable Tru
Bought by
Oftedahl Laura R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,400
Interest Rate
3.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 28, 2006
Sold by
Oftedahl Laura R
Bought by
Oftedahl Laura R and Laura R Oftedahl Revocable Tru
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 3, 2000
Sold by
Atherton Luis
Bought by
Oftedahl Laura R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,500
Interest Rate
8.55%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 18, 1997
Sold by
Caldwell Paul H
Bought by
Atherton Luis
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
8%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powers Anne S | $1,240,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Sarenduc Lisa Morris | $1,015,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Oftedahl Laura R | -- | Bnt Title Company | |
| Oftedahl Laura R | -- | Bnt Title Company | |
| Oftedahl Laura R | -- | None Available | |
| Oftedahl Laura R | $402,000 | First American Title Guarant | |
| Atherton Luis | $129,500 | Nortwestern Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Powers Anne S | $992,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Oftedahl Laura R | $111,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Oftedahl Laura R | $111,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Oftedahl Laura R | $144,070 | |
| Previous Owner | Oftedahl Laura R | $202,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Atherton Luis | $55,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Atherton Luis | $44,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Atherton Luis | $110,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,015,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,240,000 | -- | -- |
| 12/17/2021 12/17/21 | Sold | $1,240,000 | +12.8% | $1,038 / Sq Ft |
| 11/24/2021 11/24/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/12/2021 11/12/21 | For Sale | $1,099,000 | +8.3% | $920 / Sq Ft |
| 11/27/2019 11/27/19 | Sold | $1,015,000 | +19.4% | $849 / Sq Ft |
| 11/21/2019 11/21/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/06/2019 11/06/19 | For Sale | $850,000 | -- | $711 / 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 | $17,744 | $1,193,000 | $360,000 | $840,000 |
| 2023 | $17,401 | $1,264,800 | $379,440 | $885,360 |
| 2022 | $17,146 | $1,233,000 | $372,000 | $868,000 |
| 2021 | $14,845 | $1,018,515 | $479,921 | $545,594 |
| 2020 | $14,150 | $1,015,000 | $475,000 | $540,000 |
| 2019 | $8,195 | $542,988 | $162,896 | $380,092 |
| 2018 | $8,055 | $532,344 | $159,703 | $372,641 |
| 2017 | $7,766 | $521,907 | $156,572 | $365,335 |
| 2016 | $7,513 | $511,677 | $153,503 | $358,174 |
| 2015 | $7,412 | $503,994 | $151,198 | $352,796 |
| 2014 | $7,412 | $494,125 | $148,237 | $345,888 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Andrea Gordon
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John Seravic
Buyer's Agent in 2021
John Seravic
(415) 987-0332
3 in this area
40 Total Sales
-
C
Seller's Agent in 2019
Colette Ford
The Grubb Co. Inc.
-
Anja Plowright
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Anja Plowright
(510) 593-8376
6 in this area
183 Total Sales
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Brittany Hogan
B
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Brittany Hogan
Compass
(415) 660-9955
4 Total Sales
Map
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Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40973352
APN: 056-1924-006-00
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