This fabulous home has the charm of a 1920’s bungalow with vintage built-ins, original hard wood floors. Recessed lighting, $180,000 in improvements. New insulated copper plumbing, electrical panel upgraded to 200 amp. Owner's unit recently remodeled with Viking gas range/dishwasher, and much more. With a Walk & Bike Score of 94, you can walk or bike to UC Berkeley, Fourth Street Shops, North Berkeley BART Station, Berkeley Marina, Aquatic Park, Berkeley Bowl West and many restaurants. BESO Score 6. ASSUMABLE 2.625% VA loan for qualified Vets, $1,100,000 loan. $4900 a month payment.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
3,000 sq ftLot Size
$736Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Dave Politzer•DRE #00866434• Compass
Bought with Karthiga Satkunanandan•DRE #01394142• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Bought with Nicole Mendoza•DRE #02160064• The GRUBB Company
Est. $5,010 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 931 Bancroft Way
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41124191
May 15, 2026
Sold
$1,400,000
$736/sq ft
Mar 11, 2026
Pending
—
Feb 27, 2026
Listed
$1,495,000
$786/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 14, 2022
Sold
$1,200,000
$631/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40969386
Dec 16, 2021
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40969380
Jan 14, 2022
Sold
$1,200,000
$631/sq ft
Dec 16, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 1, 2021
Listed
$1,175,000
$617/sq ft
Fantastic corner lot single family home with lots of natural light in West Berkeley. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and approximately 2,000 sq ft of living space. This fabulous home has the charm of a 1920’s bungalow with vintage built-ins and original hardwood floors. It has also been modernized with updated bathrooms, recessed lighting and much more. With a Walk & Bike Score of 94, you can walk or bike to UC Berkeley, Fourth Street Shops, North Berkeley BART Station, Berkeley Marina, Aquatic Park, Berkeley Bowl West and many restaurants.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40957447
Oct 1, 2021
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40957410
Oct 1, 2021
Listing Removed
—
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11162391
Aug 1, 2003
Sold
$420,000
$221/sq ft
May 23, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Oct 17, 2002
Listed
$440,000
$231/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #22010245
Jun 2, 2003
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,106 (+11.7%)
$361,800 + $844,200
$1,206,000
2024
$18,889 (+9.7%)
$382,032 + $891,408
$1,273,440
2023
$17,216 (+59.5%)
$355,800 + $830,200
$1,186,000
2022
$10,793 (−4.2%)
$168,804 + $393,877
$562,681
2021
$11,269 (+7.9%)
$168,804 + $393,877
$562,681
2020
$10,446 (+4.6%)
$165,495 + $386,157
$551,652
2019
$9,988 (+2.1%)
$163,800 + $382,200
$546,000
2018
$9,780 (+3.6%)
$160,588 + $374,705
$535,293
2017
$9,439 (+4.0%)
$154,352 + $360,155
$514,507
2016
$9,075 (+1.6%)
$154,352 + $360,155
$514,507
2015
$8,931 (+1.2%)
$151,326 + $353,094
$504,420
2014
$8,827 (+1.3%)
$146,133 + $340,978
$487,111
2013
$8,712 (+3.6%)
$146,133 + $340,978
$487,111
2012
$8,408 (+2.2%)
$145,473 + $339,437
$484,910
2011
$8,227 (+0.8%)
$142,621 + $332,784
$475,405
2010
$8,166 (−0.4%)
$139,825 + $326,260
$466,085
2009
$8,196 (+5.9%)
$138,781 + $323,823
$462,604
2008
$7,740
$139,111 + $324,593
$463,704
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1924
Sq. Ft.
1,903
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
056 197001400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 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
Jan 24, 2023 • Final
Minor
Plumbing
Water heater
Nov 28, 2022 • Final
Minor
Electrical
HVAC
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.
Utilities: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,903
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 197001400
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 • 1.5mi
9/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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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 • 94710
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 28% for direct sun exposure in Berkeley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.57M – $1.90M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.