NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1537 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94703

Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,319,000 - $1,369,954

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,270 Sq Ft
$1,061/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 30, 2022

Last sale price $1,400,000 $1,102 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,712/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of August 2022

Charming and serene Central Berkeley bungalow! Beautiful garden views from living and dining rooms, 2 bedrooms plus flex space in the main house, plus a studio with full bathroom. Rustic mid-century vibe with natural woodwork, combined with modern updates, including recessed LED lights, quartz counters and new appliances. Lovely light from windows and skylights. Peaceful brick patio is accessed from the dining room as well as French doors from the studio. Additional laundry room/workshop. 81 Walkscore and 100 Bikescore! Close to parks, transportation and many of Berkeley's favorite amenities. Less than a mile to Downtown Berkeley BART, Cal campus and surrounding shops and restaurants. Open 7/31 2-4:30.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jodi Nishimura

Kai Real Estate License #01762935 Listed on: 07/20/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Sohn

Vanguard Properties License #01931716

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,192

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 3,136 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 56200120

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,192

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: Sacramento to Bancroft
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3136
  • Parcel Number: 56200120
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2022
Closed on
Aug 15, 2022
Sold by
Yeou Hsu Jean
Bought by
Hara Bryan Lee
Seller's Agent
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Sohn
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$505,000
56.42%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$1,346,989

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$53,011
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.07%
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,051,972
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$350,953

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2020
Sold by
Neylon Tyler
Bought by
Hsu Jean Yeou

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2014
Sold by
Diamond Randa C Miranda and The Randa C Miranda Diamond Re
Bought by
Neylon Tyler and Hsu Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1996
Sold by
Diamond Randa C and Diamond Grace C
Bought by
The Randa C Miranda Diamond Revocable Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1994
Sold by
Diamond Grace C and Diamond Randa Carmen
Bought by
Diamond Randa C Miranda and Randa C Miranda Diamond Revoca
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
Hara Bryan Lee $1,400,000 Chicago Title
Hsu Jean Yeou -- None Available
Neylon Tyler $700,000 Chicago Title Company
The Randa C Miranda Diamond Revocable Tr -- --
Diamond Randa C Miranda -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hara Bryan Lee $1,120,000
Previous Owner Hsu Jean Yeou $484,000
Previous Owner Neylon Tyler $560,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,400,000 -- --
08/30/2022 08/30/22 Sold $1,400,000 +56.4% $1,102 / Sq Ft
08/02/2022 08/02/22 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2022 07/20/22 For Sale $895,000 -- $705 / 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 $19,192 $1,100,000 $330,000 $770,000
2024 $19,192 $1,075,000 $322,500 $752,500
2023 $18,719 $1,288,000 $386,400 $901,600
2022 $12,136 $785,750 $237,825 $554,925
2021 $12,174 $770,210 $233,163 $544,047
2020 $11,603 $769,243 $230,773 $538,470
2019 $11,226 $754,165 $226,249 $527,916
2018 $11,037 $739,381 $221,814 $517,567
2017 $10,656 $724,884 $217,465 $507,419
2016 $10,351 $710,674 $213,202 $497,472
2015 $10,219 $700,000 $210,000 $490,000
2014 $1,655 $40,000 $21,600 $18,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jodi Nishimura

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jodi Nishimura

    Kai Real Estate

    (510) 459-0471

    6 in this area

    210 Total Sales

    Jodi Nishimura
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  • Andrew Sohn

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Andrew Sohn

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 701-2100

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Andrew Sohn
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41002340

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-2001-020-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 Downtown Berkeley

1537 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1537 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 20 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,346,989, approximately $1,060 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 1537 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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