NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1700 Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA 94703

Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $759,000 - $1,023,685

2 Beds
1 Bath
978 Sq Ft
$894/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 02, 2024

Last sale price $800,000 $818 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,863/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Corner Lot
  • 4-minute walk to Becky Temko Tot Park

About This Home

As of April 2024

Step into yesteryear with this fabulous, Downtown Berkeley bungalow offering vintage charm and beautifully presented craftsman rich wood cabinetry and finishes. Take notice of the fresh carpet and luxury vinyl plank entry, high ceilings, spacious and well-appointed kitchen featuring stainless appliances, indoor laundry with handy utility sink, attached garage and fabulous outdoor spaces. Sewer lateral compliant. Refrigerator stays.

Last Listed By

Mark Shaw

Re/max Accord License #01245584 Listed on: 03/14/2024

Re/max Accord

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,751

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 2,450 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Floor Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5519081

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,751

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Utility Room, Tile Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Chain Link
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Premium Lot
  • 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, Other

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Inside Room
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), 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: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2450
  • Parcel Number: 5519081
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2024
Sold by
Botta David and Wilde Mary
Bought by
Botta Emma Wilde and Peel Brian
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$874,171

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$595,162
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$279,009

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2024
Closed on
Mar 29, 2024
Sold by
Helen Wong 1999 Trust and Fong Kevin H
Bought by
Botta David and Wilde Mary
Seller's Agent
Mark Shaw
Re/max Accord
List Price
$728,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$72,000
9.89%
Views
56

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.67%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 1999
Sold by
Wong Helen
Bought by
Wong Helen and Helen Wong 1999 Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1999
Sold by
Wong Alexander 1997 Trust and Helen
Bought by
Wong Helen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 1997
Sold by
Wong Alexander
Bought by
Wong Alexander and Alexander Wong 1997 Trust
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
Botta Emma Wilde $800,000 Old Republic Title
Botta David $800,000 Old Republic Title Company
Wong Helen -- --
Wong Helen -- --
Wong Alexander -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Botta Emma Wilde $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $800,000 -- --
04/02/2024 04/02/24 Sold $800,000 +9.9% $818 / Sq Ft
03/25/2024 03/25/24 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2024 03/14/24 For Sale $728,000 -- $744 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $11,751 $758,000 $229,500 $535,500
2023 $6,318 $316,953 $97,186 $226,767
2022 $6,124 $310,601 $95,280 $222,321
2021 $6,122 $304,375 $93,412 $217,963
2020 $5,792 $308,182 $92,454 $215,728
2019 $5,549 $302,141 $90,642 $211,499
2018 $5,433 $296,217 $88,865 $207,352
2017 $5,225 $290,410 $87,123 $203,287
2016 $5,025 $284,717 $85,415 $199,302
2015 $4,946 $280,441 $84,132 $196,309
2014 $4,891 $274,947 $82,484 $192,463
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Shaw

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Mark Shaw

    RE/MAX

    (925) 250-5591

    1 in this area

    110 Total Sales

    Mark Shaw
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41052728

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 055-1908-001-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 Downtown Berkeley

1700 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1700 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 14 March 2024 and is currently estimated at $874,171, approximately $893 per square foot. This property was built in 1914. 1700 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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