NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1290 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94702

West Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,071,000 - $1,343,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,195 Sq Ft
$1,026/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 17, 2021

Last sale price $1,240,000 $1,038 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,954/month

12 Days on Market

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 2021

Embodying the heart and soul of its progressive Poets Corner neighborhood, this sturdy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home features a thriving backyard food forest with well-tended fruit trees, raised beds for the best in sustainable living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrea Gordon

Compass License #01233563 Listed on: 11/12/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

John Seravic

License #01901108

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,744

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1929
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: San Pablo to Bancroft
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3150
  • Parcel Number: 5619246
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2025
Sold by
Powers Anne S and Thapa Pramish Jung
Bought by
Thapa Powers Family Trust and Powers
Current Estimated Value
$1,226,162

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%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.45%
Original Mortgage
$992,000
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2019
Sold by
Oftedahl Laura R and Laura R Oftedahl Revocable Tru
Bought by
Sarenduc Lisa Morris

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%
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
Thapa Powers Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
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
Previous Owner 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 $1,240,000 -- --
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 -- $920 / 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 $17,744 $1,308,887 $394,766 $921,121
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

  • Andrea Gordon

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Andrea Gordon

    Compass

    (510) 421-6818

    10 in this area

    262 Total Sales

    Andrea Gordon
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  • John Seravic

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    John Seravic

    (415) 987-0332

    3 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    John Seravic
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40973352

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1924-006-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 West Berkeley

1290 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1290 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 since 12 November 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,226,162, approximately $1,026 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 1290 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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