1298 Bancroft Way is a 2,023 square foot house on a 2,970 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,655,945.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
2,970 sq ftLot Size
$819Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,655,945
$38K since July
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This home's estimate is 8.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.80M) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,137 (+17.2%)
$48,808 + $195,948
$244,756
2024
$7,797 (+3.3%)
$48,808 + $195,948
$244,756
2023
$7,549 (+0.8%)
$47,851 + $192,106
$239,957
2022
$7,492 (+0.5%)
$45,993 + $184,647
$230,640
2021
$7,457 (+7.9%)
$45,993 + $184,647
$230,640
2020
$6,912 (+6.9%)
$45,091 + $181,027
$226,118
2019
$6,464 (+2.8%)
$44,629 + $179,171
$223,800
2018
$6,285 (+3.9%)
$43,754 + $175,658
$219,412
2017
$6,051 (+6.0%)
$42,055 + $168,838
$210,893
2016
$5,707 (+2.0%)
$42,055 + $168,838
$210,893
2015
$5,593 (+2.1%)
$41,230 + $165,528
$206,758
2014
$5,478 (+3.5%)
$39,816 + $159,849
$199,665
2013
$5,294 (+3.3%)
$39,816 + $159,849
$199,665
2012
$5,124 (+0.4%)
$39,636 + $159,127
$198,763
2011
$5,104 (+10.8%)
$38,859 + $156,008
$194,867
2010
$4,607
$38,097 + $152,949
$191,046
2009
$4,610 (+8.1%)
$37,813 + $151,807
$189,620
2008
$4,263
$37,903 + $152,168
$190,071
Tax history for 1298 Bancroft Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,137 (+17.2%)
$48,808 + $195,948
$244,756
2024
$7,797 (+3.3%)
$48,808 + $195,948
$244,756
2023
$7,549 (+0.8%)
$47,851 + $192,106
$239,957
2022
$7,492 (+0.5%)
$45,993 + $184,647
$230,640
2021
$7,457 (+7.9%)
$45,993 + $184,647
$230,640
2020
$6,912 (+6.9%)
$45,091 + $181,027
$226,118
2019
$6,464 (+2.8%)
$44,629 + $179,171
$223,800
2018
$6,285 (+3.9%)
$43,754 + $175,658
$219,412
2017
$6,051 (+6.0%)
$42,055 + $168,838
$210,893
2016
$5,707 (+2.0%)
$42,055 + $168,838
$210,893
2015
$5,593 (+2.1%)
$41,230 + $165,528
$206,758
2014
$5,478 (+3.5%)
$39,816 + $159,849
$199,665
2013
$5,294 (+3.3%)
$39,816 + $159,849
$199,665
2012
$5,124 (+0.4%)
$39,636 + $159,127
$198,763
2011
$5,104 (+10.8%)
$38,859 + $156,008
$194,867
2010
$4,607
$38,097 + $152,949
$191,046
2009
$4,610 (+8.1%)
$37,813 + $151,807
$189,620
2008
$4,263
$37,903 + $152,168
$190,071
*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: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,023
Building Sq. Ft: 2,023
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,970
Legal Lot Number: 6
Legal Block Number: O
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0682
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,023
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 192400700
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oxford Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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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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Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94702
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.57M – $1.91M
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