NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1532 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94703

Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $902,000 - $1,274,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
929 Sq Ft
$1,251/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 07, 2022

Last sale price $1,400,000 $1,507 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,750/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of June 2022

Endearing Berkeley Craftsman has modern features + sweet vintage elements to create a cohesive sense of place. Sunny west facing social rooms, double arched openings, arched entry, skylight, garden views from almost every room. Inviting covered porch, sited up from the street. The kitchen boasts abundant workspace, new cabinets, new counters, floating oak shelves. The spacious bathroom w/good storage. Bedrooms are separated by a short split-level. Amenities: refinished hardwood floors throughout, dual pane windows, new roof 2021, seismic and drainage updates, sewer lateral compliant, hot water heater 2022, new paint inside and out. Easy indoor/outdoor to flagstone backyard with Crabapple, Maple trees, roses. Interior access to lower finished room of 185 sq ft additional space for office/pantry/projects; access to separate laundry area, storage, and 1-car garage. Exceptionally-maintained, well-located with access to shops and transit, in historic McGee Spaulding Central Berkeley.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy McBride

Compass License #01863856 Listed on: 04/26/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Jaja Sudanthi

Ashby & Graff License #02110329

Ashby & Graff

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,345

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 2,322 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Skylights
  • Insulated Windows
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Solar Tube

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision, Craftsman Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5519132

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,345

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1928
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: Sacramento St, East on Bancroft
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Windows
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Counter - Solid Surface, Solar Tube(s)
  • Window Features: Window Coverings, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2322
  • Parcel Number: 5519132
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2022
Closed on
May 20, 2022
Sold by
Stephanie Solar Living Trust
Bought by
Feng Xiaochen and Chung Gregory Albert
Seller's Agent
Tracy McBride
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jaja Sudanthi
Ashby & Graff
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$451,000
47.52%
Current Estimated Value
$1,162,201

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$237,799
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2005
Sold by
Solar Stephanie Deborah
Bought by
Solar Stephanie and Stephanie Solar Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2004
Sold by
Moore Teresa M
Bought by
Solar Stephanie Deborah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,700
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1999
Sold by
Mah Joan and Mah Jerry S
Bought by
Moore Teresa M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,900
Interest Rate
6.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 1998
Sold by
Torio Leoncio S and Torio Jovita O
Bought by
Mah Jerry S and Mah Joan T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 1997
Sold by
Torio Leoncio S and Torio Jovita O
Bought by
Mah Jerry S and Mah Joan T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
8.15%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1996
Sold by
Torio Leoncio S and Torio Jovita O
Bought by
Mah Joan T and Mah Jerry S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1995
Sold by
Mah Joan T
Bought by
Mah Jerry S and Mah Joan T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 1995
Sold by
Torio Leoncio S and Torio Jovita O
Bought by
Mah Joan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1994
Sold by
Torio Leoncio S and Torio Jovita O
Bought by
Mah Joan
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
Feng Xiaochen $1,400,000 Old Republic Title
Solar Stephanie -- --
Solar Stephanie Deborah $557,000 Old Republic Title Company
Moore Teresa M $265,000 First California Title Compa
Mah Jerry S -- --
Mah Jerry S -- --
Mah Joan T -- --
Mah Jerry S -- --
Mah Joan -- --
Mah Joan -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Solar Stephanie $381,878
Previous Owner Solar Stephanie $56,000
Previous Owner Solar Stephanie $346,700
Previous Owner Solar Stephanie $120,000
Previous Owner Solar Stephanie Deborah $333,700
Previous Owner Moore Teresa M $233,000
Previous Owner Moore Teresa M $26,000
Previous Owner Moore Teresa M $236,900
Previous Owner Mah Jerry S $135,000
Closed Solar Stephanie Deborah $48,300
Closed Feng Xiaochen $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,400,000 -- --
06/07/2022 06/07/22 Sold $1,400,000 +47.5% $1,507 / Sq Ft
05/10/2022 05/10/22 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2022 04/26/22 For Sale $949,000 -- $1,022 / 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 $19,345 $1,343,000 $405,000 $945,000
2024 $19,345 $1,193,000 $360,000 $840,000
2023 $18,149 $1,288,000 $386,400 $901,600
2022 $11,404 $724,568 $219,470 $512,098
2021 $11,429 $710,225 $215,167 $502,058
2020 $10,814 $709,873 $212,962 $496,911
2019 $10,385 $695,960 $208,788 $487,172
2018 $10,210 $682,318 $204,695 $477,623
2017 $9,854 $668,945 $200,683 $468,262
2016 $9,536 $655,833 $196,750 $459,083
2015 $9,408 $645,985 $193,795 $452,190
2014 $8,466 $563,000 $168,900 $394,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Tracy McBride

    Compass

    (510) 517-6202

    4 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Tracy McBride
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Jaja Sudanthi

    Ashby & Graff

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40990453

bridgeMLS

APN: 055-1913-002-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 Downtown Berkeley

1532 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1532 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 26 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,162,201, approximately $1,251 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 1532 Bancroft Way is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Washington Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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