1260 Bancroft Way, Berkeley CA 94702, Berkeley, CA 94702
About this home
Adorable bungalow near the Berkeley Lawn Bowling Club. This home has been updated with refinished h/w floors, designer paint colors inside & out and exceptional landscaping in the front & rear yards. Inside you'll find a bright & cozy living room w/ fireplace, formal dining room w/ built in bookcases and a spacious kitchen. Off of the kitchen is a bonus rm with knotty pine perfect for an office or reading room. In the backyard is a professionally landscaped area perfect for entertaining.
Sale history for 1260 Bancroft Way, Berkeley CA 94702
Date
Event
Price
San Francisco MLS #348323
Dec 9, 2008
Sold
$492,000
Nov 21, 2008
Delisted
—
Nov 10, 2008
Contingent
—
Nov 5, 2008
Price Changed
$499,000
Oct 7, 2008
Listed
$535,000
Public Records
Apr 17, 2007
Sold
$535,000
Public Records
Jun 18, 1990
Sold
$175,000
Public Records
Nov 18, 1986
Sold
$82,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,143 (+8.7%)
$193,860 + $452,341
$646,201
2024
$9,331 (+2.1%)
$190,060 + $443,473
$633,533
2023
$9,139 (+1.7%)
$186,334 + $434,780
$621,114
2022
$8,983 (−0.3%)
$179,100 + $417,901
$597,001
2021
$9,006 (+5.3%)
$179,100 + $417,901
$597,001
2020
$8,556 (+3.7%)
$175,589 + $409,708
$585,297
2019
$8,252 (+1.6%)
$173,790 + $405,510
$579,300
2018
$8,118 (+3.7%)
$170,383 + $397,561
$567,944
2017
$7,827 (+3.1%)
$163,768 + $382,125
$545,893
2016
$7,594 (+1.3%)
$163,768 + $382,125
$545,893
2015
$7,495 (+0.6%)
$160,557 + $374,634
$535,191
2014
$7,451 (−1.0%)
$155,050 + $361,785
$516,835
2013
$7,529 (+3.8%)
$155,050 + $361,785
$516,835
2012
$7,251 (+2.1%)
$154,351 + $360,152
$514,503
2011
$7,099 (+1.0%)
$151,325 + $353,092
$504,417
2010
$7,028 (−1.1%)
$148,358 + $346,170
$494,528
2009
$7,106 (−2.8%)
$147,250 + $343,583
$490,833
2008
$7,308
$147,600 + $344,400
$492,000
Tax history for 1260 Bancroft Way, Berkeley CA 94702
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,143 (+8.7%)
$193,860 + $452,341
$646,201
2024
$9,331 (+2.1%)
$190,060 + $443,473
$633,533
2023
$9,139 (+1.7%)
$186,334 + $434,780
$621,114
2022
$8,983 (−0.3%)
$179,100 + $417,901
$597,001
2021
$9,006 (+5.3%)
$179,100 + $417,901
$597,001
2020
$8,556 (+3.7%)
$175,589 + $409,708
$585,297
2019
$8,252 (+1.6%)
$173,790 + $405,510
$579,300
2018
$8,118 (+3.7%)
$170,383 + $397,561
$567,944
2017
$7,827 (+3.1%)
$163,768 + $382,125
$545,893
2016
$7,594 (+1.3%)
$163,768 + $382,125
$545,893
2015
$7,495 (+0.6%)
$160,557 + $374,634
$535,191
2014
$7,451 (−1.0%)
$155,050 + $361,785
$516,835
2013
$7,529 (+3.8%)
$155,050 + $361,785
$516,835
2012
$7,251 (+2.1%)
$154,351 + $360,152
$514,503
2011
$7,099 (+1.0%)
$151,325 + $353,092
$504,417
2010
$7,028 (−1.1%)
$148,358 + $346,170
$494,528
2009
$7,106 (−2.8%)
$147,250 + $343,583
$490,833
2008
$7,308
$147,600 + $344,400
$492,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,150 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1932
Sq. Ft.
1,041
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
056 192400200
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 9, 2026 • Final
Pre-app
ADU
Jun 23, 2025 • Active
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
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side, Side By Side