NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1421 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94702

West Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,092,000 - $1,215,849

2 Beds
1 Bath
838 Sq Ft
$1,368/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 12, 2021

Last sale price $1,030,000 $1,229 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,633/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • 3-minute walk to Bancroft Community Garden

About This Home

As of March 2021

Sun Drenched Poets Corner Charmer The perfect small home in the city–what more do you need? You’re put at ease the moment you enter this welcoming, light-filled 838 sf 2 bedrm*, 1 bath bungalow w honey-toned hardwd floors + windows galore. Beautiful double wooden doors separate the bedrm + the living rm, w brick wood-burning fireplace. The dining rm + kitchen both open out onto a low-maintenance backyd, affording you time for other pursuits + making al fresco dining a snap! Head up the stairway off the dining rm + find more light-filled space, w built-in shelves + bathrm vanity, for whatever you fancy. The converted-garage bonus room** has electricity + has been used in the past as a Zoom rm + office; perhaps use it as an art studio or yoga space. Located just E of the Bancroft Community Garden, in W Berkeley, 1421 BancroftWay (WalkScore® 84, BikeScoreTM 100) is approx. 0.3 mi to Strawberry Park and the Ohlone Greenway; 0.7 mi to North Berk BART; 0.4 mi to the SFTransbay Bus J Line

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynn Signorelli

GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE License #02021710 Listed on: 02/04/2021

Co-Listed By

Ann Plant

Red Oak Realty License #00613099

Last Buyer's Agent

Emma Morris

Red Oak Realty License #01323364

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,762

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 2,322 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Perimeter Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Greenhouse Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Converted Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,762

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 00
  • Subdivision Name: POETS CORNER
  • Directions: Sacramento to Bancroft
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Skirt: ["Brick Veneer Skirt"]
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Engineered Wood, Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Office, Storage, Tile Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Greenhouse Window(s), Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Full, Perimeter, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Curb(s), Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Storage Area, Yard Space
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage, No Parking on Site, On Street, Restrictions

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning, None
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, In Kitchen
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2322
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2021
Closed on
Mar 15, 2021
Sold by
Stronach Ruth
Bought by
David B And Ruth Stronach Living Trust and Stronach
Seller's Agent
Lynn Signorelli
GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE
Buyer's Agent
Emma Morris
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$1,030,000
Premium/Discount to List
$331,000
47.35%
Current Estimated Value
$1,146,212

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$116,212
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.19%
Original Mortgage
$927,000
Outstanding Balance
$844,103
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$285,912

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2021
Closed on
Mar 6, 2021
Sold by
Stronach Keren and Stronach David B
Bought by
Tseng Jack and Liu Juan
Seller's Agent
Lynn Signorelli
GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE
Buyer's Agent
Emma Morris
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$1,030,000
Premium/Discount to List
$331,000
47.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$927,000
Outstanding Balance
$844,103
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$285,912

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2004
Sold by
Stronach David B and Stronach Ruth
Bought by
Stronach David B and Stronach Ruth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1998
Sold by
Weidenfeld Barbara and Estate Of Milton A Vonier
Bought by
Stronach Ruth
Source: Public Records

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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
David B And Ruth Stronach Living Trust -- --
Tseng Jack $1,030,000 Chicago Title Company
Stronach David B -- --
Stronach Ruth $142,500 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tseng Jack $927,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,030,000 -- --
03/12/2021 03/12/21 Sold $1,030,000 +47.4% $1,229 / Sq Ft
02/05/2021 02/05/21 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2021 02/04/21 For Sale $699,000 -- $834 / 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
2024 $14,762 $1,087,435 $327,910 $765,125
2023 $14,481 $1,071,611 $321,483 $750,128
2022 $4,055 $1,050,600 $315,180 $735,420
2021 $4,050 $206,376 $61,985 $144,391
2020 $3,809 $204,259 $61,349 $142,910
2019 $3,629 $200,256 $60,147 $140,109
2018 $3,558 $196,330 $58,968 $137,362
2017 $3,410 $192,481 $57,812 $134,669
2016 $3,273 $188,707 $56,678 $132,029
2015 $3,226 $185,873 $55,827 $130,046
2014 $3,196 $182,232 $54,733 $127,499
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lynn Signorelli

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Lynn Signorelli

    GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE

    (510) 501-2094

    2 in this area

    22 Total Sales

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  • Ann Plant

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Ann Plant

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 381-2101

    2 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Ann Plant
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  • Emma Morris

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Emma Morris

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 508-5115

    2 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Emma Morris
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40936537

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1998-030-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 West Berkeley

1421 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1421 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 since 04 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,146,212, approximately $1,367 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 1421 Bancroft Way is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Washington Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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