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Off market jul 2020 for $1.3M

$1,824,499

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,891/mo

•

2,044

sq ft

1249 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702

About this home

Welcome home to Poet's Corner, with a Walkscore of 90 and a Bikescore of 99. With North Berkeley BART and Transbay bus lines minutes away, you can go carless and use the huge garage another way. Inside this sunny, split-level beauty are three generously-proportioned bedrooms with large closets, one full bath, and room to roam. Downstairs is a studio in-law with its own kitchen and full bathroom. Extra storage and laundry room/office can be partitioned as you like. A cute private yard completes this home sweet home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

4,000 sq ftLot Size

$893Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Romney O'connell •DRE #01468613 • Berkeley Hills Realty

Bought with William Charman •DRE #01370959 • Compass

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40909596

Redfin Estimate

$1,824,499

$494K since sold in July 2020$10K since September

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This home's estimate is 8% lower than the average sale price ($1.98M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$2,200,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,412 sq ft
1236 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,165,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
965 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 94710
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$1,875,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,776 sq ft
1009 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94710
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,060,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,079 sq ft
1246 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$1,875,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,339 sq ft
1370 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD MAR 16, 2026
$1,720,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,743 sq ft
1135 Parker St, Berkeley, CA 94702

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Market trends in 94702, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

124.8%

3.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$352 MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

3 days MoM

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5 MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Nice corner lot some original details still in place. Good location close to shopping and restaurants. Seems to beat move in ready.
15 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tom Hendershot
Redfin Premier agent
Good location close to transportation restaurants and shopping. The house itself has an odd layout it is on a corner lot and has nice natural light.
15 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tom Hendershot
Redfin Premier agent
This house shows larger than stated square footage.
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Sale history for 1249 Bancroft Way

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40909596

Jul 30, 2020

Sold

$1,330,000

$651/sq ft

Jul 7, 2020

Pending

—

Jun 23, 2020

Listed

$1,095,000

$536/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40521045

Jul 31, 2011

Listing Removed

—

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40311346

Apr 4, 2008

Sold

$500,000

$245/sq ft

Mar 10, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Feb 3, 2008

Price Changed

$549,900

$269/sq ft

Dec 28, 2007

Price Changed

$599,900

$293/sq ft

Nov 28, 2007

Listed

$639,900

$313/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40293725

Oct 17, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

May 6, 2005

Sold

$690,000

$338/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40047907

Dec 14, 2004

Sold

$480,000

$235/sq ft

Nov 15, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Oct 23, 2004

Listed

$499,000

$244/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40047903

Oct 23, 2004

Listing Removed

—

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #22034211

Dec 27, 2002

Sold

$439,000

$215/sq ft

Oct 25, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Oct 19, 2002

Listed

$439,000

$215/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,742 (+9.0%)

$440,519 + $1,027,879

$1,468,398

2024

$20,867 (+2.1%)

$431,885 + $1,007,733

$1,439,618

2023

$20,447 (+1.7%)

$423,418 + $987,977

$1,411,395

2022

$20,107 (−0.3%)

$406,980 + $949,620

$1,356,600

2021

$20,174 (+93.6%)

$406,980 + $949,620

$1,356,600

2020

$10,418 (+5.4%)

$399,000 + $931,000

$1,330,000

2019

$9,888 (+2.0%)

$180,148 + $420,346

$600,494

2018

$9,698 (+3.7%)

$176,617 + $412,107

$588,724

2017

$9,350 (+4.2%)

$169,761 + $396,109

$565,870

2016

$8,971 (+1.5%)

$169,761 + $396,109

$565,870

2015

$8,839 (+1.1%)

$166,432 + $388,342

$554,774

2014

$8,747 (−0.7%)

$160,723 + $375,021

$535,744

2013

$8,811 (+3.7%)

$160,723 + $375,021

$535,744

2012

$8,496 (+4.8%)

$159,997 + $373,327

$533,324

2011

$8,105 (+2.5%)

$156,861 + $366,009

$522,870

2010

$7,909 (−4.9%)

$148,800 + $347,200

$496,000

2009

$8,316 (−15.0%)

$145,200 + $338,800

$484,000

2008

$9,789

$153,000 + $357,000

$510,000

Tax history for 1249 Bancroft Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,742 (+9.0%)

$440,519 + $1,027,879

$1,468,398

2024

$20,867 (+2.1%)

$431,885 + $1,007,733

$1,439,618

2023

$20,447 (+1.7%)

$423,418 + $987,977

$1,411,395

2022

$20,107 (−0.3%)

$406,980 + $949,620

$1,356,600

2021

$20,174 (+93.6%)

$406,980 + $949,620

$1,356,600

2020

$10,418 (+5.4%)

$399,000 + $931,000

$1,330,000

2019

$9,888 (+2.0%)

$180,148 + $420,346

$600,494

2018

$9,698 (+3.7%)

$176,617 + $412,107

$588,724

2017

$9,350 (+4.2%)

$169,761 + $396,109

$565,870

2016

$8,971 (+1.5%)

$169,761 + $396,109

$565,870

2015

$8,839 (+1.1%)

$166,432 + $388,342

$554,774

2014

$8,747 (−0.7%)

$160,723 + $375,021

$535,744

2013

$8,811 (+3.7%)

$160,723 + $375,021

$535,744

2012

$8,496 (+4.8%)

$159,997 + $373,327

$533,324

2011

$8,105 (+2.5%)

$156,861 + $366,009

$522,870

2010

$7,909 (−4.9%)

$148,800 + $347,200

$496,000

2009

$8,316 (−15.0%)

$145,200 + $338,800

$484,000

2008

$9,789

$153,000 + $357,000

$510,000

*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

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1937

Sq. Ft.

2,044

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

056 198801700

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Space Per Unit - 2, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tub, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, In-Law Floorplan, Storage, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only
Upper Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 2
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Range/Oven Free Standing
Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Recreation Room
Basement: Partial

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Building Area Total: 2,044

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers Front
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 2044
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1937

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4000
Lot Size Area: 0.09
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.09
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,044
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1937
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 198801700

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Oxford Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Berkeley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Berkeley, CA • 94702

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Estimated sale price

$1.73M – $2.10M

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Data from public records.

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1245 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2049 Sq. Ft.	$1,642,263
1290 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1195 Sq. Ft.	$1,295,821

Address	Redfin Estimate
1302 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1886 Sq. Ft.	$980,340
1280 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$1,600,988

Address	Redfin Estimate
1231 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1154 Sq. Ft.	$1,119,003
1270 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$965,185

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