1245 Bancroft Way is a 2,049 square foot house on a 4,000 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 11, 2007 for $750,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,647,837.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$804Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,647,837
$898K since sold in May 2007$6,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 0.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.66M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40261509
May 3, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Dec 23, 1999
Sold
$320,000
$156/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29038018
Nov 24, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Apr 12, 1991
Sold
$205,000
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,630 (+10.3%)
$307,455 + $717,396
$1,024,851
2024
$16,883 (+2.5%)
$301,428 + $703,332
$1,004,760
2023
$16,478 (+0.9%)
$295,519 + $689,545
$985,064
2022
$16,328 (−0.2%)
$284,046 + $662,775
$946,821
2021
$16,360 (+5.6%)
$284,046 + $662,775
$946,821
2020
$15,492 (+4.1%)
$278,478 + $649,782
$928,260
2019
$14,879 (+1.9%)
$275,622 + $643,119
$918,741
2018
$14,601 (+3.5%)
$270,220 + $630,514
$900,734
2017
$14,102 (+3.5%)
$259,731 + $606,039
$865,770
2016
$13,622 (+1.5%)
$259,731 + $606,039
$865,770
2015
$13,423 (−1.5%)
$254,639 + $594,158
$848,797
2014
$13,633 (+31.4%)
$245,904 + $573,777
$819,681
2013
$10,377 (+6.1%)
$245,904 + $573,777
$819,681
2012
$9,784 (−1.0%)
$185,400 + $432,600
$618,000
2011
$9,880 (−3.4%)
$176,400 + $411,600
$588,000
2010
$10,224 (−9.5%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2009
$11,295 (+0.7%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2008
$11,213
$220,500 + $514,500
$735,000
Tax history for 1245 Bancroft Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,630 (+10.3%)
$307,455 + $717,396
$1,024,851
2024
$16,883 (+2.5%)
$301,428 + $703,332
$1,004,760
2023
$16,478 (+0.9%)
$295,519 + $689,545
$985,064
2022
$16,328 (−0.2%)
$284,046 + $662,775
$946,821
2021
$16,360 (+5.6%)
$284,046 + $662,775
$946,821
2020
$15,492 (+4.1%)
$278,478 + $649,782
$928,260
2019
$14,879 (+1.9%)
$275,622 + $643,119
$918,741
2018
$14,601 (+3.5%)
$270,220 + $630,514
$900,734
2017
$14,102 (+3.5%)
$259,731 + $606,039
$865,770
2016
$13,622 (+1.5%)
$259,731 + $606,039
$865,770
2015
$13,423 (−1.5%)
$254,639 + $594,158
$848,797
2014
$13,633 (+31.4%)
$245,904 + $573,777
$819,681
2013
$10,377 (+6.1%)
$245,904 + $573,777
$819,681
2012
$9,784 (−1.0%)
$185,400 + $432,600
$618,000
2011
$9,880 (−3.4%)
$176,400 + $411,600
$588,000
2010
$10,224 (−9.5%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2009
$11,295 (+0.7%)
$180,000 + $420,000
$600,000
2008
$11,213
$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.
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,266
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BRYANT
Living Sq. Ft: 2,049
Building Sq. Ft: 2,049
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: MAP 9 PG 64 BLK J LOT 18
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,000
Legal Lot Number: 18
Legal Block Number: J
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0918
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 40
Zoning Code: R-2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,049
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1939
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 198801800
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
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.57M – $1.90M
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