Beautiful, large 2900 sq ft triplex on large lot with abundant parking. Perfect to live at top unit with l1350 sf of living space includes formal dining rm, living rm, eat-in kitchen 3 bedrooms 1 full bath. Rent the bottom units a 2bdrm 1bath and a 1bdrm 1bath to provide mortgae relief.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1906Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$340Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Earnest Johnson•DRE #00431112• Earnest Johnson, BROKER
Bought with Robert Cellucci•DRE #01470552• Robert Cellucci
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40331668
Jul 24, 2008
Sold
$590,000
$201/sq ft
Jul 8, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 23, 2008
Listed
$659,000
$225/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1980
Sold
$70,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,849 (+13.1%)
$227,917 + $531,807
$759,724
2024
$14,018 (+2.3%)
$227,917 + $531,807
$759,724
2023
$13,702 (+2.3%)
$223,450 + $521,383
$744,833
2022
$13,397
$214,775 + $501,142
$715,917
2021
$13,388 (+7.0%)
$214,775 + $501,142
$715,917
2020
$12,514 (+5.6%)
$210,564 + $491,317
$701,881
2019
$11,852 (+2.0%)
$208,406 + $486,282
$694,688
2018
$11,619 (+3.7%)
$204,321 + $476,750
$681,071
2017
$11,201 (+4.4%)
$196,388 + $458,240
$654,628
2016
$10,734 (+1.5%)
$196,388 + $458,240
$654,628
2015
$10,576 (−0.6%)
$192,538 + $449,257
$641,795
2014
$10,637 (−0.4%)
$185,934 + $433,848
$619,782
2013
$10,675 (+3.7%)
$185,934 + $433,848
$619,782
2012
$10,290 (+2.2%)
$185,095 + $431,890
$616,985
2011
$10,073 (+1.2%)
$181,467 + $423,424
$604,891
2010
$9,951 (−1.1%)
$177,909 + $415,122
$593,031
2009
$10,059 (+160.9%)
$176,580 + $412,021
$588,601
2008
$3,856
$177,000 + $413,000
$590,000
Tax history for 838 Bancroft Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,849 (+13.1%)
$227,917 + $531,807
$759,724
2024
$14,018 (+2.3%)
$227,917 + $531,807
$759,724
2023
$13,702 (+2.3%)
$223,450 + $521,383
$744,833
2022
$13,397
$214,775 + $501,142
$715,917
2021
$13,388 (+7.0%)
$214,775 + $501,142
$715,917
2020
$12,514 (+5.6%)
$210,564 + $491,317
$701,881
2019
$11,852 (+2.0%)
$208,406 + $486,282
$694,688
2018
$11,619 (+3.7%)
$204,321 + $476,750
$681,071
2017
$11,201 (+4.4%)
$196,388 + $458,240
$654,628
2016
$10,734 (+1.5%)
$196,388 + $458,240
$654,628
2015
$10,576 (−0.6%)
$192,538 + $449,257
$641,795
2014
$10,637 (−0.4%)
$185,934 + $433,848
$619,782
2013
$10,675 (+3.7%)
$185,934 + $433,848
$619,782
2012
$10,290 (+2.2%)
$185,095 + $431,890
$616,985
2011
$10,073 (+1.2%)
$181,467 + $423,424
$604,891
2010
$9,951 (−1.1%)
$177,909 + $415,122
$593,031
2009
$10,059 (+160.9%)
$176,580 + $412,021
$588,601
2008
$3,856
$177,000 + $413,000
$590,000
*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
7
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1906
Sq. Ft.
2,931
Year built
1906
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
056 194100302
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
R-1A
Limited Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Limited Two-Family Residential district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of low medium-density residential areas characterized by reasonable open and spacious type of development consistent with the General Plan; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; Allow flexibility in the use of property for residential purposes by permitting two dwelling units on one lot under limited conditions; and Appropriately regulate the rear and side setback areas for the construction of a dwelling unit in areas west of San Pablo Avenue.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Total # of Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Off Street, Security Garage
Interior
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Laundry Room
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Basement: Separate Entry
Unit 1 Information
Unit 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 1 Dining Room: Yes
Unit 1 Parking Spaces: 2
Unit 2 Information
Unit 2 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 2 # of Parking Spaces: 2
Unit 3 Information
Unit 3 # of Bathrooms: 1
Unit 3 Dining Room: No
Unit 3 # of Parking Spaces: 2
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 3
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2,931
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Side Yard, Storage
Property Information
Living Area: 2931
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: TRIPLEX
Year Built: 1906
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5000
Lot Size Area: 0.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Features: Level
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,500
Utilities
Utility Information
Separate Meter: Electric, Gas
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Location
School Information
High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,931
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1906
Year Renovated: 1906
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 194100302
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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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
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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
$947,000 – $1.15M
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