Unique property in Poet’s Corner. Two houses on a deep lot. Front house is a sweet 1920’s 2-bedroom/1-bath bungalow with original built-ins, fireplace, cabinets, refinished oak floors, and lots of charm, and features a brand new foundation. Larger bedroom opens onto a backyard deck. Follow a brick path to a beautifully landscaped oasis with a 1-bedroom/1-bath cottage with full kitchen. Built in 2001 with permits, the cottage is perfect for work-at-home, extra space for teens or inlaws, or rental. Both houses are rent-control exempt. Between the two houses is a big two-car garage – great for workshop, studio, rehearsal space, with plenty of room left over for storage. Close to BART, AC Transit, Downtown, UC and many cafes and eateries.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
4,480 sq ftLot Size
$970Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Brett Weinstein•DRE #00923266• REALTY ADVOCATES
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40941492
Apr 27, 2021
Sold
$1,400,000
$1,068/sq ft
Mar 30, 2021
Pending
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Mar 16, 2021
Listed
*
There are no remarks available.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40941495
Apr 27, 2021
Sold
$1,400,000
$1,068/sq ft
Mar 30, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 16, 2021
Listed
$1,050,000
$801/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 28, 1989
Sold
$150,000
$114/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 27, 1985
Sold
$94,500
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,819 (+5.0%)
$463,705 + $1,081,978
$1,545,683
2024
$21,725 (+4.1%)
$454,616 + $1,060,771
$1,515,387
2023
$20,868 (+0.7%)
$445,704 + $1,039,976
$1,485,680
2022
$20,719 (+162.4%)
$428,400 + $999,600
$1,428,000
2021
$7,896 (+5.2%)
$428,400 + $999,600
$1,428,000
2020
$7,503 (+4.3%)
$78,009 + $284,374
$362,383
2019
$7,196 (+2.2%)
$77,209 + $281,458
$358,667
2018
$7,038 (+4.2%)
$75,695 + $275,940
$351,635
2017
$6,756 (+4.0%)
$72,756 + $265,226
$337,982
2016
$6,498 (+1.6%)
$72,756 + $265,226
$337,982
2015
$6,393 (−1.5%)
$71,330 + $260,027
$331,357
2014
$6,493 (+2.7%)
$68,883 + $251,107
$319,990
2013
$6,323 (+3.7%)
$68,883 + $251,107
$319,990
2012
$6,100 (+2.5%)
$68,572 + $249,973
$318,545
2011
$5,949 (+0.7%)
$67,227 + $245,072
$312,299
2010
$5,906 (+0.2%)
$65,909 + $240,267
$306,176
2009
$5,893 (+6.5%)
$65,417 + $238,472
$303,889
2008
$5,536
$65,573 + $239,040
$304,613
Tax history for 1431 Bancroft Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,819 (+5.0%)
$463,705 + $1,081,978
$1,545,683
2024
$21,725 (+4.1%)
$454,616 + $1,060,771
$1,515,387
2023
$20,868 (+0.7%)
$445,704 + $1,039,976
$1,485,680
2022
$20,719 (+162.4%)
$428,400 + $999,600
$1,428,000
2021
$7,896 (+5.2%)
$428,400 + $999,600
$1,428,000
2020
$7,503 (+4.3%)
$78,009 + $284,374
$362,383
2019
$7,196 (+2.2%)
$77,209 + $281,458
$358,667
2018
$7,038 (+4.2%)
$75,695 + $275,940
$351,635
2017
$6,756 (+4.0%)
$72,756 + $265,226
$337,982
2016
$6,498 (+1.6%)
$72,756 + $265,226
$337,982
2015
$6,393 (−1.5%)
$71,330 + $260,027
$331,357
2014
$6,493 (+2.7%)
$68,883 + $251,107
$319,990
2013
$6,323 (+3.7%)
$68,883 + $251,107
$319,990
2012
$6,100 (+2.5%)
$68,572 + $249,973
$318,545
2011
$5,949 (+0.7%)
$67,227 + $245,072
$312,299
2010
$5,906 (+0.2%)
$65,909 + $240,267
$306,176
2009
$5,893 (+6.5%)
$65,417 + $238,472
$303,889
2008
$5,536
$65,573 + $239,040
$304,613
*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
4,480 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
1,311
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
056 199802500
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
May 3, 2023 • Final
Minor
Roofing
Apr 24, 2023 • Final
Building
New construction
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
Parking Information
Total # of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Garage Faces Front
Interior
Virtual Tour
Interior Features
Interior Features: Storage, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: In Unit, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Fiber Cement
Building Area Total: 1,311
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Living Area: 1311
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: 2HOUSES-1LOT
Year Built: 1950
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4480
Lot Size Area: 0.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Level, Garden, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Floor Furnace, Wall Furnace
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Location
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 1 Dining Room: Yes
Unit 1 Air Conditioning: No
Unit 1 Parking Spaces: 1
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 2 # of Parking Spaces: 1
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 2
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,311
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,480 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 199802500
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 • 0.6mi
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.21M – $1.46M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2021. This data may not match public records. Learn more.