SIMPLY STUNNING!. Several offers were received and this property is now in contract. Built in 1926 and remodeled recently, this is a modern West Berkeley Beauty! The upstairs consists of a Living Room, formal Dining Room with French doors overlooking the serene, large, inviting Backyard/Garden, Great Kitchen with an Island, and direct access to the Backyard/Garden as well. Master Suite overlooking the Backyard/Garden, Second Bedroom and a Second Bath. Washer and Dryer in this level. The downstairs consist of a Third Bedroom, a Third Bath, family Room and an utility Room with a Washer/Dryer. The downstairs has a separate entrance.Serene Front Garden faces North and Backyard/Garden faces south.Fabulous location just a few minutes drive to The Fourth Street Shops and Restaurants,Berkeley Bowl West, The Aquatic Park, North Berkeley BART Station, Downtown Berkeley and Emeryville. Easy access to Freeways and Transportation. It has a Walk Score of 95 out of 100. 95 Biker’s Paradise. WOW!
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,058Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ramon Ariza•DRE #01293006• Winkler Real Estate Group
Bought with Carolyn Jones•DRE #01179391• The Grubb Co. Inc.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40953168
Aug 5, 2021
Sold
$1,860,000
$942/sq ft
Jul 15, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 19, 2021
Listed
$1,399,000
$709/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40778473
Apr 24, 2017
Sold
$950,000
$481/sq ft
Apr 24, 2017
Listed
$950,000
$481/sq ft
Public Records
May 3, 1996
Sold
$140,000
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,766 (+13.8%)
$603,990 + $1,548,221
$2,152,211
2024
$29,664 (+8.0%)
$592,149 + $1,517,870
$2,110,019
2023
$27,458 (−1.3%)
$580,543 + $1,488,118
$2,068,661
2022
$27,828 (+101.5%)
$558,000 + $1,302,000
$1,860,000
2021
$13,811 (+6.0%)
$558,000 + $1,302,000
$1,860,000
2020
$13,035 (+4.4%)
$242,592 + $566,048
$808,640
2019
$12,480 (+1.8%)
$240,105 + $560,246
$800,351
2018
$12,253 (+139.9%)
$235,398 + $549,263
$784,661
2017
$5,107 (−6.3%)
$60,116 + $140,129
$200,245
2016
$5,450 (+2.0%)
$60,116 + $140,129
$200,245
2015
$5,342 (+0.4%)
$58,938 + $137,382
$196,320
2014
$5,319 (+22.6%)
$56,916 + $132,669
$189,585
2013
$4,337 (−22.3%)
$56,916 + $132,669
$189,585
2012
$5,581 (+2.9%)
$56,659 + $132,070
$188,729
2011
$5,426 (+1.0%)
$55,548 + $129,480
$185,028
2010
$5,372 (−2.7%)
$54,459 + $126,942
$181,401
2009
$5,521 (+30.6%)
$54,052 + $125,993
$180,045
2008
$4,227
$54,180 + $126,292
$180,472
Tax history for 1016 Bancroft Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,766 (+13.8%)
$603,990 + $1,548,221
$2,152,211
2024
$29,664 (+8.0%)
$592,149 + $1,517,870
$2,110,019
2023
$27,458 (−1.3%)
$580,543 + $1,488,118
$2,068,661
2022
$27,828 (+101.5%)
$558,000 + $1,302,000
$1,860,000
2021
$13,811 (+6.0%)
$558,000 + $1,302,000
$1,860,000
2020
$13,035 (+4.4%)
$242,592 + $566,048
$808,640
2019
$12,480 (+1.8%)
$240,105 + $560,246
$800,351
2018
$12,253 (+139.9%)
$235,398 + $549,263
$784,661
2017
$5,107 (−6.3%)
$60,116 + $140,129
$200,245
2016
$5,450 (+2.0%)
$60,116 + $140,129
$200,245
2015
$5,342 (+0.4%)
$58,938 + $137,382
$196,320
2014
$5,319 (+22.6%)
$56,916 + $132,669
$189,585
2013
$4,337 (−22.3%)
$56,916 + $132,669
$189,585
2012
$5,581 (+2.9%)
$56,659 + $132,070
$188,729
2011
$5,426 (+1.0%)
$55,548 + $129,480
$185,028
2010
$5,372 (−2.7%)
$54,459 + $126,942
$181,401
2009
$5,521 (+30.6%)
$54,052 + $125,993
$180,045
2008
$4,227
$54,180 + $126,292
$180,472
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
1,974
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
056 193400400
Parking Spaces
0
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2025.
R-1A
Limited Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Limited Two-Family Residential district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of low medium-density residential areas characterized by reasonable open and spacious type of development consistent with the General Plan; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; Allow flexibility in the use of property for residential purposes by permitting two dwelling units on one lot under limited conditions; and Appropriately regulate the rear and side setback areas for the construction of a dwelling unit in areas west of San Pablo Avenue.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
Jul 8, 2024 • Final
Plan check
Bathroom
Remodel
Dec 12, 2022 • Final
Pre-app
ADU
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features: Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Filter System
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2021. This data may not show owner updates. Learn more.