938 Bancroft Way is a 2,179 square foot house on a 5,000 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 13, 1999 for $385,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,840,708.
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$845Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,840,708
$1.5M since sold in July 1999$89K since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 8.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.69M) of 6 comparable homes.
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Mar 16, 2018
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29011179
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Public Records
Jul 13, 1999
Sold
$385,000
$177/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 26, 1987
Sold
$22,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,335 (+12.6%)
$181,060 + $422,473
$603,533
2024
$10,958 (+2.7%)
$177,510 + $414,191
$591,701
2023
$10,672 (+2.2%)
$174,030 + $406,071
$580,101
2022
$10,439
$167,274 + $390,306
$557,580
2021
$10,432 (+6.8%)
$167,274 + $390,306
$557,580
2020
$9,772 (+5.3%)
$163,994 + $382,654
$546,648
2019
$9,277 (+2.0%)
$162,314 + $378,733
$541,047
2018
$9,097 (+4.0%)
$159,132 + $371,309
$530,441
2017
$8,743 (+4.2%)
$152,954 + $356,893
$509,847
2016
$8,391 (+1.5%)
$152,954 + $356,893
$509,847
2015
$8,271 (−1.1%)
$149,955 + $349,897
$499,852
2014
$8,364 (−0.2%)
$144,810 + $337,891
$482,701
2013
$8,380 (+3.7%)
$144,810 + $337,891
$482,701
2012
$8,078 (+2.3%)
$144,156 + $336,365
$480,521
2011
$7,898 (−8.1%)
$141,330 + $329,770
$471,100
2010
$8,595 (+9.1%)
$138,559 + $323,305
$461,864
2009
$7,878 (+4.7%)
$137,524 + $320,890
$458,414
2008
$7,522
$137,851 + $321,653
$459,504
Tax history for 938 Bancroft Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,335 (+12.6%)
$181,060 + $422,473
$603,533
2024
$10,958 (+2.7%)
$177,510 + $414,191
$591,701
2023
$10,672 (+2.2%)
$174,030 + $406,071
$580,101
2022
$10,439
$167,274 + $390,306
$557,580
2021
$10,432 (+6.8%)
$167,274 + $390,306
$557,580
2020
$9,772 (+5.3%)
$163,994 + $382,654
$546,648
2019
$9,277 (+2.0%)
$162,314 + $378,733
$541,047
2018
$9,097 (+4.0%)
$159,132 + $371,309
$530,441
2017
$8,743 (+4.2%)
$152,954 + $356,893
$509,847
2016
$8,391 (+1.5%)
$152,954 + $356,893
$509,847
2015
$8,271 (−1.1%)
$149,955 + $349,897
$499,852
2014
$8,364 (−0.2%)
$144,810 + $337,891
$482,701
2013
$8,380 (+3.7%)
$144,810 + $337,891
$482,701
2012
$8,078 (+2.3%)
$144,156 + $336,365
$480,521
2011
$7,898 (−8.1%)
$141,330 + $329,770
$471,100
2010
$8,595 (+9.1%)
$138,559 + $323,305
$461,864
2009
$7,878 (+4.7%)
$137,524 + $320,890
$458,414
2008
$7,522
$137,851 + $321,653
$459,504
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Apr 2, 2019 • Active
Minor
Remove and replace a gas water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY LTI ASSOCIATION
Living Sq. Ft: 2,179
Building Sq. Ft: 2,179
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: MAP E2 629
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,000
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: 123
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1148
County Use Description: TWO, THREE OR FOUR SINGLE FAMI
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,179
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: 1908
County: Alameda County
APN: 056 193700300
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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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 • 1.5mi
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Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$1.75M – $2.12M
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