Magical 2BR/1BA Mediterranean in the heart of Poet’s Corner combines vintage air with a beautifully updated kitchen and bath. A sweet patio surrounded by a gorgeously landscaped romantic garden feels like a green oasis. Detached artist’s studio or garage/storage. Great location near Strawberry Creek Park, shops & restaurants, North Berkeley BART & AC Transit.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
3,150 sq ftLot Size
$1,142Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Anja Plowright•DRE #01351797• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Listed by Colette Ford•DRE #01158883• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Bought with Patricia Palma•DRE #01802420• Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40989074
May 23, 2022
Sold
$1,580,000
$1,129/sq ft
May 4, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 20, 2022
Listed
$1,050,000
$750/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40801753
Nov 30, 2017
Sold
$1,075,000
$768/sq ft
Nov 8, 2017
Pending
—
Oct 25, 2017
Listed
$825,000
$589/sq ft
+25
Magical Mediterranean in the heart of Poet's Corner; A+ location adjacent to Strawberry Creek Park; Vintage yet contemporary w/ updated kitchen & bath; Lovely garden provides a green oasis; Close to numerous shops and restaurants in Gourmet Ghetto, West Berkeley and Downtown Berkeley; Near North Berkeley BART & AC Transit; Square footage does not include detached artist's studio / garage.
Public Records
Oct 29, 1992
Sold
$130,000
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,630 (−4.0%)
$510,000 + $1,190,000
$1,700,000
2024
$21,479 (+6.9%)
$405,000 + $945,000
$1,350,000
2023
$20,096 (+21.9%)
$468,300 + $1,092,700
$1,561,000
2022
$16,487
$455,680 + $696,923
$1,152,603
2021
$16,499 (+4.6%)
$455,680 + $696,923
$1,152,603
2020
$15,781 (+2.9%)
$446,747 + $683,260
$1,130,007
2019
$15,331 (+1.5%)
$442,170 + $676,260
$1,118,430
2018
$15,103 (+263.5%)
$433,500 + $663,000
$1,096,500
2017
$4,154 (+4.7%)
$58,255 + $135,929
$194,184
2016
$3,966 (+1.8%)
$58,255 + $135,929
$194,184
2015
$3,897 (+1.5%)
$57,113 + $133,264
$190,377
2014
$3,840 (+2.2%)
$55,154 + $128,693
$183,847
2013
$3,758 (+3.5%)
$55,154 + $128,693
$183,847
2012
$3,630 (+3.1%)
$54,904 + $128,111
$183,015
2011
$3,519 (+0.2%)
$53,828 + $125,600
$179,428
2010
$3,511 (+0.4%)
$52,773 + $123,137
$175,910
2009
$3,496 (+7.5%)
$52,378 + $122,217
$174,595
2008
$3,251
$52,503 + $122,508
$175,011
Tax history for 1280 Bancroft Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,630 (−4.0%)
$510,000 + $1,190,000
$1,700,000
2024
$21,479 (+6.9%)
$405,000 + $945,000
$1,350,000
2023
$20,096 (+21.9%)
$468,300 + $1,092,700
$1,561,000
2022
$16,487
$455,680 + $696,923
$1,152,603
2021
$16,499 (+4.6%)
$455,680 + $696,923
$1,152,603
2020
$15,781 (+2.9%)
$446,747 + $683,260
$1,130,007
2019
$15,331 (+1.5%)
$442,170 + $676,260
$1,118,430
2018
$15,103 (+263.5%)
$433,500 + $663,000
$1,096,500
2017
$4,154 (+4.7%)
$58,255 + $135,929
$194,184
2016
$3,966 (+1.8%)
$58,255 + $135,929
$194,184
2015
$3,897 (+1.5%)
$57,113 + $133,264
$190,377
2014
$3,840 (+2.2%)
$55,154 + $128,693
$183,847
2013
$3,758 (+3.5%)
$55,154 + $128,693
$183,847
2012
$3,630 (+3.1%)
$54,904 + $128,111
$183,015
2011
$3,519 (+0.2%)
$53,828 + $125,600
$179,428
2010
$3,511 (+0.4%)
$52,773 + $123,137
$175,910
2009
$3,496 (+7.5%)
$52,378 + $122,217
$174,595
2008
$3,251
$52,503 + $122,508
$175,011
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,150
Year renovated
2026
Sq. Ft.
1,400
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
056 192400500
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
$0 /month
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 15, 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
Jul 28, 2026 • Final
Minor
Roofing
Jun 12, 2024 • Final
Pre-app
ADU
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2022. This data may not show owner updates. Learn more.