Co-housing alert! Once a thriving example of urban regenerative & sustainable farming, this controversial but community-friendly haven w/past rooftop oasis, was a central Berkeley bastion of civil disobedience circa late 1990's. Gary Rosenberg purchased the home & spent 20yrs installing demonstration green energy & agricultural systems and intensively planting an organic food forest to sustain not only people in a healthy environment, but also the entire spectrum of the ecosystem. The property demonstrates a model for sustainable living in an urban environment. This vintage 3-unit eclectic compound w/its jardin sauvage continues to provide over 20 varieties of organic fruit. Centrally located within close proximity to CAL, Strawberry Creek Park, restaurants, shops, and freeway access, 1401 Bancroft Way is poised for market rate rents and is in need of a new Earth-respecting steward to restore the roof garden and shepherd the home to the next level of sustainability. Seller financing!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
3,200 sq ftLot Size
$747Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Sara Garabedian•DRE #00931842• Red Oak Realty
Listed by Thomas Garabedian Cone•DRE #02034258• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Out Of Area Out•DRE #88888888• OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41001891
Sep 30, 2022
Sold
$870,000
$575/sq ft
Aug 23, 2022
Pending
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Aug 5, 2022
Price Changed
$979,000
$647/sq ft
Jul 15, 2022
Listed
$1,079,000
$714/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28457034
Aug 12, 2001
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Aug 27, 1998
Sold
$159,000
$105/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 18, 1987
Sold
$75,000
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,737 (+8.8%)
$276,973 + $646,270
$923,243
2024
$13,541 (+2.1%)
$271,544 + $633,603
$905,147
2023
$13,265 (+144.3%)
$266,220 + $621,180
$887,400
2022
$5,430 (+0.3%)
$70,463 + $164,414
$234,877
2021
$5,416 (+7.6%)
$70,463 + $164,414
$234,877
2020
$5,032 (+6.5%)
$69,082 + $161,191
$230,273
2019
$4,726 (+2.5%)
$68,373 + $159,538
$227,911
2018
$4,611 (+4.4%)
$67,033 + $156,411
$223,444
2017
$4,418 (+5.2%)
$64,430 + $150,338
$214,768
2016
$4,199 (+1.6%)
$64,430 + $150,338
$214,768
2015
$4,133 (−2.8%)
$63,167 + $147,391
$210,558
2014
$4,253 (+0.7%)
$61,000 + $142,333
$203,333
2013
$4,223 (+3.7%)
$61,000 + $142,333
$203,333
2012
$4,072 (+3.2%)
$60,724 + $141,691
$202,415
2011
$3,948 (+1.5%)
$59,534 + $138,913
$198,447
2010
$3,891 (−0.9%)
$58,367 + $136,190
$194,557
2009
$3,925 (+6.2%)
$57,931 + $135,172
$193,103
2008
$3,696
$58,069 + $135,494
$193,563
Tax history for 1401 Bancroft Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,737 (+8.8%)
$276,973 + $646,270
$923,243
2024
$13,541 (+2.1%)
$271,544 + $633,603
$905,147
2023
$13,265 (+144.3%)
$266,220 + $621,180
$887,400
2022
$5,430 (+0.3%)
$70,463 + $164,414
$234,877
2021
$5,416 (+7.6%)
$70,463 + $164,414
$234,877
2020
$5,032 (+6.5%)
$69,082 + $161,191
$230,273
2019
$4,726 (+2.5%)
$68,373 + $159,538
$227,911
2018
$4,611 (+4.4%)
$67,033 + $156,411
$223,444
2017
$4,418 (+5.2%)
$64,430 + $150,338
$214,768
2016
$4,199 (+1.6%)
$64,430 + $150,338
$214,768
2015
$4,133 (−2.8%)
$63,167 + $147,391
$210,558
2014
$4,253 (+0.7%)
$61,000 + $142,333
$203,333
2013
$4,223 (+3.7%)
$61,000 + $142,333
$203,333
2012
$4,072 (+3.2%)
$60,724 + $141,691
$202,415
2011
$3,948 (+1.5%)
$59,534 + $138,913
$198,447
2010
$3,891 (−0.9%)
$58,367 + $136,190
$194,557
2009
$3,925 (+6.2%)
$57,931 + $135,172
$193,103
2008
$3,696
$58,069 + $135,494
$193,563
*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
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1954
Sq. Ft.
1,512
Year built
1924
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
056 199803300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Total # of Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Garage, Off Street, Space Per Unit - 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Interior Features
Interior Features: Tub w/Shower Over
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Window Features: Greenhouse Window(s)
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 1 Parking Spaces: 1
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 2 # of Parking Spaces: 1
Unit 3 Information
Unit 3 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 3 # of Parking Spaces: 1
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 3
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Siding - Other
Building Area Total: 1,512
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed Deck
Exterior Features: Garden
Property Information
Living Area: 1512
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: TRIPLEX
Year Built: 1924
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3200
Lot Size Area: 0.07
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Regular
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Other Solar
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Floor Furnace
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,512
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,200 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 199803300
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oxford Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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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
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.07M – $1.30M
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