855 Bancroft Way is a 2,541 square foot multi-family home on a 5,000 square foot lot with 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 17, 2026 for $1,150,000.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1963Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$453Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
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Market trends in 94710, CA
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
115.9%
+2.3% MoM
Median sale price
$1.1M
$33K MoM
Avg. days on market
19d
15 days MoM
Recently sold homes
17
0 MoM
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Sale history for 855 Bancroft Way
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Apr 17, 2026
Sold
$1,850,000
$728/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 17, 2026
Sold
$1,150,000
$453/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 6, 1989
Sold
$180,000
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,281 (+19.6%)
$75,060 + $92,277
$167,337
2024
$6,925 (+2.8%)
$73,588 + $90,468
$164,056
2023
$6,734 (+3.4%)
$72,146 + $88,694
$160,840
2022
$6,511 (+1.0%)
$69,344 + $85,250
$154,594
2021
$6,447 (+8.8%)
$69,344 + $85,250
$154,594
2020
$5,926 (+8.9%)
$67,985 + $83,579
$151,564
2019
$5,443 (+3.4%)
$67,288 + $82,722
$150,010
2018
$5,262 (+6.8%)
$65,969 + $81,100
$147,069
2017
$4,927 (+7.1%)
$63,408 + $77,952
$141,360
2016
$4,602 (+1.8%)
$63,408 + $77,952
$141,360
2015
$4,521 (−5.4%)
$62,164 + $76,423
$138,587
2014
$4,780 (+2.2%)
$60,032 + $73,801
$133,833
2013
$4,677 (+3.5%)
$60,032 + $73,801
$133,833
2012
$4,520 (+3.4%)
$59,760 + $73,468
$133,228
2011
$4,373 (+1.8%)
$58,589 + $72,028
$130,617
2010
$4,295 (−0.7%)
$57,440 + $70,615
$128,055
2009
$4,325 (+7.5%)
$57,011 + $70,088
$127,099
2008
$4,023
$57,146 + $70,254
$127,400
Tax history for 855 Bancroft Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,281 (+19.6%)
$75,060 + $92,277
$167,337
2024
$6,925 (+2.8%)
$73,588 + $90,468
$164,056
2023
$6,734 (+3.4%)
$72,146 + $88,694
$160,840
2022
$6,511 (+1.0%)
$69,344 + $85,250
$154,594
2021
$6,447 (+8.8%)
$69,344 + $85,250
$154,594
2020
$5,926 (+8.9%)
$67,985 + $83,579
$151,564
2019
$5,443 (+3.4%)
$67,288 + $82,722
$150,010
2018
$5,262 (+6.8%)
$65,969 + $81,100
$147,069
2017
$4,927 (+7.1%)
$63,408 + $77,952
$141,360
2016
$4,602 (+1.8%)
$63,408 + $77,952
$141,360
2015
$4,521 (−5.4%)
$62,164 + $76,423
$138,587
2014
$4,780 (+2.2%)
$60,032 + $73,801
$133,833
2013
$4,677 (+3.5%)
$60,032 + $73,801
$133,833
2012
$4,520 (+3.4%)
$59,760 + $73,468
$133,228
2011
$4,373 (+1.8%)
$58,589 + $72,028
$130,617
2010
$4,295 (−0.7%)
$57,440 + $70,615
$128,055
2009
$4,325 (+7.5%)
$57,011 + $70,088
$127,099
2008
$4,023
$57,146 + $70,254
$127,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Wall Furnace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY LTJ ASSN B
Living Sq. Ft: 2,541
Building Sq. Ft: 2,541
# of Units: 6
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,000
Legal Lot Number: 14,15
Legal Block Number: 116
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1148
County Use Description: MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,541
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 196401300
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Martin Luther King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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
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