A spacious and bright traditional in the heart of Berkeley’s Poets’ Corner with beautifully refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings and tons of natural light. The main level features an open floor plan, a completely renovated brand new bathroom (2022), modest kitchen updates, and a roomy bedroom with deck access. Double doors directly off the kitchen create wonderful indoor/outdoor flow opening onto a large deck and brick patio that is perfect for entertaining loved ones. A sizable upstairs features an owner’s suite and walk-in closet, 2 additional bedrooms, 2 refreshed bathrooms, a balcony alcove, and new (2022) all natural wool carpet throughout. Lush foliage surrounds the front yard patio while the backyard consists of an extended deck, brick patio and numerous fruit trees including avocado, peach, apple and lemon. Separate structure has been used as a workshop by the seller.* An extended driveway behind a sliding gate provides off-street parking for multiple vehicles. Just minutes to both Fourth Street and downtown’s amazing shops and restaurants, this coveted Berkeley location is a dream! WalkScore® 88, BikeScore™ 99 (“Biker’s Paradise” rating) and ideal for commuters with convenient access to North Berkeley BART, 580/80 freeways.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
4,500 sq ftLot Size
$926Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Demetrius Chapin-rienzo•DRE #01906759• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41012976
Dec 7, 2022
Sold
$1,700,000
$823/sq ft
Nov 10, 2022
Pending
—
Oct 28, 2022
Listed
$1,249,000
$605/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40651188
Mar 28, 2014
Listed
$840,000
$407/sq ft
Mar 28, 2014
Sold
$840,000
$407/sq ft
BRIGHT, VERY SPACIOUS AND COMPLETELLY UPDATED TWO STORY TRADITIONAL. OPEN FLOOR PLAN, FORMAL DINING ROOM, HARDWOOD FLOORS.
Public Records
Mar 28, 2014
Sold
$840,000
$407/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40183487
Jul 25, 2006
Sold
$740,000
$358/sq ft
Jul 5, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jul 3, 2006
Listed
$749,000
$363/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 10, 1991
Sold
$149,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,243 (+7.9%)
$541,212 + $1,262,828
$1,804,040
2024
$24,330 (+2.0%)
$530,604 + $1,238,076
$1,768,680
2023
$23,855 (+7,259.1%)
$520,200 + $1,213,800
$1,734,000
2022
$324 (+3.6%)
$291,090 + $679,210
$970,300
2021
$313 (+2.8%)
$291,090 + $679,210
$970,300
2020
$304 (+2.9%)
$285,384 + $665,898
$951,282
2019
$296 (+4.4%)
$282,459 + $659,071
$941,530
2018
$283 (+26.3%)
$276,922 + $646,153
$923,075
2017
$224 (+2.8%)
$266,172 + $621,069
$887,241
2016
$218 (−98.3%)
$266,172 + $621,069
$887,241
2015
$12,489 (+4.7%)
$260,953 + $608,891
$869,844
2014
$11,927 (−1.0%)
$242,626 + $566,127
$808,753
2013
$12,053 (+9.2%)
$242,626 + $566,127
$808,753
2012
$11,033 (+1.2%)
$241,531 + $563,573
$805,104
2011
$10,905 (+0.4%)
$222,900 + $520,100
$743,000
2010
$10,862 (−0.9%)
$220,500 + $514,500
$735,000
2009
$10,965 (+1.7%)
$220,500 + $514,500
$735,000
2008
$10,783
$220,500 + $514,500
$735,000
Tax history for 1127 Bancroft Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,243 (+7.9%)
$541,212 + $1,262,828
$1,804,040
2024
$24,330 (+2.0%)
$530,604 + $1,238,076
$1,768,680
2023
$23,855 (+7,259.1%)
$520,200 + $1,213,800
$1,734,000
2022
$324 (+3.6%)
$291,090 + $679,210
$970,300
2021
$313 (+2.8%)
$291,090 + $679,210
$970,300
2020
$304 (+2.9%)
$285,384 + $665,898
$951,282
2019
$296 (+4.4%)
$282,459 + $659,071
$941,530
2018
$283 (+26.3%)
$276,922 + $646,153
$923,075
2017
$224 (+2.8%)
$266,172 + $621,069
$887,241
2016
$218 (−98.3%)
$266,172 + $621,069
$887,241
2015
$12,489 (+4.7%)
$260,953 + $608,891
$869,844
2014
$11,927 (−1.0%)
$242,626 + $566,127
$808,753
2013
$12,053 (+9.2%)
$242,626 + $566,127
$808,753
2012
$11,033 (+1.2%)
$241,531 + $563,573
$805,104
2011
$10,905 (+0.4%)
$222,900 + $520,100
$743,000
2010
$10,862 (−0.9%)
$220,500 + $514,500
$735,000
2009
$10,965 (+1.7%)
$220,500 + $514,500
$735,000
2008
$10,783
$220,500 + $514,500
$735,000
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
2,065
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
056 198402000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2
Restricted Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of low medium-density residential areas characterized by a reasonably open and spacious type of development with a pattern of housing types ranging from single-family to duplexes and small apartment structures; Make available housing for persons who desire a range of housing choice with a relatively large amount of open space; and Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Sep 19, 2024 • Final
Minor
Install a heat pump and air handler with one dedicated electrical circuit.
Electrical
HVAC
Apr 5, 2024 • Final
Plan check
Add an energy storage system backup interface and relocate electrical loads to a new subpanel. Change the electrical interconnection.
Battery
Electrical
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Tandem, No Garage, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features: Workshop, Stone Counters, Pantry
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2022. This data may not match public records. Learn more.