1208 Bancroft Way is a 1,017 square foot house on a 4,000 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on August 31, 2005 for $575,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,258,816.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$1,238Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,258,816
$684K since sold in August 2005$1,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 3.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.30M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40093833
Aug 1, 2005
Listing Removed
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Public Records
May 24, 1996
Sold
$129,000
$127/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 27, 1991
Sold
$207,000
$204/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 13, 1990
Sold
$139,000
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,231 (+8.3%)
$240,427 + $560,996
$801,423
2024
$11,292 (+2.1%)
$235,714 + $550,000
$785,714
2023
$11,064 (+1.7%)
$231,093 + $539,217
$770,310
2022
$10,882 (−0.3%)
$222,121 + $518,283
$740,404
2021
$10,916 (+5.1%)
$222,121 + $518,283
$740,404
2020
$10,383 (+3.5%)
$217,767 + $508,124
$725,891
2019
$10,030 (+1.6%)
$215,535 + $502,915
$718,450
2018
$9,872 (+3.7%)
$211,310 + $493,058
$704,368
2017
$9,519 (+2.9%)
$203,108 + $473,919
$677,027
2016
$9,248 (+1.3%)
$203,108 + $473,919
$677,027
2015
$9,130 (+15.6%)
$199,127 + $464,629
$663,756
2014
$7,898 (+12.5%)
$163,800 + $382,200
$546,000
2013
$7,020 (+5.5%)
$163,800 + $382,200
$546,000
2012
$6,653 (−2.8%)
$140,400 + $327,600
$468,000
2011
$6,845 (−5.2%)
$135,000 + $315,000
$450,000
2010
$7,221 (−0.9%)
$140,400 + $327,600
$468,000
2009
$7,286 (+0.8%)
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
2008
$7,228
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
Tax history for 1208 Bancroft Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,231 (+8.3%)
$240,427 + $560,996
$801,423
2024
$11,292 (+2.1%)
$235,714 + $550,000
$785,714
2023
$11,064 (+1.7%)
$231,093 + $539,217
$770,310
2022
$10,882 (−0.3%)
$222,121 + $518,283
$740,404
2021
$10,916 (+5.1%)
$222,121 + $518,283
$740,404
2020
$10,383 (+3.5%)
$217,767 + $508,124
$725,891
2019
$10,030 (+1.6%)
$215,535 + $502,915
$718,450
2018
$9,872 (+3.7%)
$211,310 + $493,058
$704,368
2017
$9,519 (+2.9%)
$203,108 + $473,919
$677,027
2016
$9,248 (+1.3%)
$203,108 + $473,919
$677,027
2015
$9,130 (+15.6%)
$199,127 + $464,629
$663,756
2014
$7,898 (+12.5%)
$163,800 + $382,200
$546,000
2013
$7,020 (+5.5%)
$163,800 + $382,200
$546,000
2012
$6,653 (−2.8%)
$140,400 + $327,600
$468,000
2011
$6,845 (−5.2%)
$135,000 + $315,000
$450,000
2010
$7,221 (−0.9%)
$140,400 + $327,600
$468,000
2009
$7,286 (+0.8%)
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
2008
$7,228
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BRYANT
Living Sq. Ft: 1,017
Building Sq. Ft: 1,017
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BLK P LOT 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,000
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: P
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0918
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,017
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 1918
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 192500200
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Oxford Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.20M – $1.45M
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