The Little Cottage That Could! Cute and cozy don't begin to describe this Poet's Corner gem. There is no need to buy a condo or rent an apartment when you can have this charming detached home with large closets, abundant natural light, direct access to the back yard, a recently new foundation, dual-pane windows, and a functional garage. Just blocks to almost everything... North Berkeley BART, AC Transit transbay lines, Downtown Berkeley, and just a little further to Monterey Market, Berkeley Bowl, Berkeley Horticulture, Cheeseboard Collective, UC Berkeley and beyond. You found it!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
2,537 sq ftLot Size
$1,293Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Todd Andrew•DRE #01361511• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Denise Rizkalla•DRE #02132877• BHG RE Reliance Partners
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40972730
Dec 14, 2021
Sold
$875,000
$1,215/sq ft
Nov 10, 2021
Pending
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Oct 29, 2021
Listed
$799,000
$1,110/sq ft
Public Records
May 15, 2003
Sold
$400,000
$556/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #21020497
Aug 2, 2001
Sold
$299,000
$415/sq ft
Jul 3, 2001
Listing Removed
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Jun 8, 2001
Listed
$299,000
$415/sq ft
Sweet 2bed, 1 bath cottage. Great blend of orignal charm and contemporary touches. New foundation, roof, tiled kitchen and bath and much more. Walking distance to BART, shopping and parks.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29014552
Jul 28, 1999
Sold
$160,000
$222/sq ft
Jun 12, 1999
Listing Removed
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May 21, 1999
Listed
$169,500
$235/sq ft
Potential charmer! Estate Sale sold "" As Is"". No court confirmation needed, but beneficiary's approval is. Detached one car garage. Bring your fixer clients!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,335 (+6.9%)
$271,500 + $633,500
$905,000
2024
$12,474 (+2.0%)
$278,565 + $649,985
$928,550
2023
$12,231 (+1.5%)
$273,105 + $637,245
$910,350
2022
$12,053 (+49.4%)
$262,500 + $612,500
$875,000
2021
$8,070 (+5.0%)
$262,500 + $612,500
$875,000
2020
$7,683 (+3.4%)
$160,552 + $374,623
$535,175
2019
$7,427 (+1.6%)
$158,907 + $370,784
$529,691
2018
$7,309 (+3.8%)
$155,792 + $363,515
$519,307
2017
$7,043 (+2.9%)
$149,744 + $349,403
$499,147
2016
$6,843 (+1.3%)
$149,744 + $349,403
$499,147
2015
$6,756 (+0.5%)
$146,809 + $342,554
$489,363
2014
$6,720 (+16.2%)
$141,772 + $330,803
$472,575
2013
$5,781 (+5.8%)
$141,772 + $330,803
$472,575
2012
$5,464 (−4.9%)
$117,300 + $273,700
$391,000
2011
$5,744 (+0.3%)
$112,500 + $262,500
$375,000
2010
$5,724 (−0.9%)
$120,000 + $280,000
$400,000
2009
$5,774 (−6.3%)
$120,000 + $280,000
$400,000
2008
$6,162
$120,000 + $280,000
$400,000
Tax history for 1432 Bancroft Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,335 (+6.9%)
$271,500 + $633,500
$905,000
2024
$12,474 (+2.0%)
$278,565 + $649,985
$928,550
2023
$12,231 (+1.5%)
$273,105 + $637,245
$910,350
2022
$12,053 (+49.4%)
$262,500 + $612,500
$875,000
2021
$8,070 (+5.0%)
$262,500 + $612,500
$875,000
2020
$7,683 (+3.4%)
$160,552 + $374,623
$535,175
2019
$7,427 (+1.6%)
$158,907 + $370,784
$529,691
2018
$7,309 (+3.8%)
$155,792 + $363,515
$519,307
2017
$7,043 (+2.9%)
$149,744 + $349,403
$499,147
2016
$6,843 (+1.3%)
$149,744 + $349,403
$499,147
2015
$6,756 (+0.5%)
$146,809 + $342,554
$489,363
2014
$6,720 (+16.2%)
$141,772 + $330,803
$472,575
2013
$5,781 (+5.8%)
$141,772 + $330,803
$472,575
2012
$5,464 (−4.9%)
$117,300 + $273,700
$391,000
2011
$5,744 (+0.3%)
$112,500 + $262,500
$375,000
2010
$5,724 (−0.9%)
$120,000 + $280,000
$400,000
2009
$5,774 (−6.3%)
$120,000 + $280,000
$400,000
2008
$6,162
$120,000 + $280,000
$400,000
*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
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,537 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
720
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
056 191600400
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
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
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Tile Counters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Garage, Washer, Electric
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
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.