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Sold for $1,750,000 on 05/28/25
  • $1,750,000

    1216 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702

    3beds
    1,247sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1942
    3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
    $1,699,300 Zestimate®
    $1,403/sqft
    $3,946 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,699,300

    $1.53M - $1.89M

    $3,946/mo

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    What's special

    This architect designed, single-level, Poet's Corner home blends modern elegance with tranquility. The residence exudes understated luxury with vaulted ceilings, an open-concept floorplan, and designer finishes. The beautifully appointed chef’s kitchen has custom white oak veneer cabinetry, striking quartzite countertops, premium appliances, and abundant skylights. Warm wood tones complement a curated palette of wall colors, creating a refined yet inviting ambiance. Designed for California’s quintessential indoor-outdoor living, the home opens effortlessly to a lush and blooming rear garden. The landscape architect–designed garden is a true urban sanctuary. Mature trees and vibrant flowering beds frame intimate spaces for relaxation & entertaining. Dappled sunlight filters through the canopy, while thoughtfully placed seating areas invite quiet reflection or lively gatherings. This immersive retreat offers serenity, beauty, and function. Completing the property is a sleek, architect-designed 1-bedroom / 1-bath ADU w/polished concrete floors, radiant heating, custom cabinetry, and expansive doors that open directly to the verdant garden. Mins to shops, restaurants, UCB, Berkeley Schools & public transportation (inc. the Transbay bus to SF) & BART.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: May 29, 2025 at 06:15am

    Listed by:

    Karthiga Satkunanandan DRE #01394142 510-409-5356,

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    Bought with:

    Grace Bishop, DRE #01245471

    Red Oak Realty

    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41096436MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Kitchen
    • Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
    Heating
    • Heat Pump, Radiant
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
    • Laundry: Laundry Room, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
    Features
    • Storage, Updated Kitchen
    • Flooring: Concrete, Wood
    • Windows: Skylight(s)
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,247
    • Total interior livable area: 1,247 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    Features
    • Levels: One Story
    • Stories: 1
    • Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Lot
    • Size: 3,920 sqft
    • Features: Rectangular Lot, Landscaped
    Details
    • Parcel number: 056192500400
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Existing
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1942

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: No Solar

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/28/2025Sold$1,750,000+63.9%$1,403/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41096436
    5/22/2025Pending sale$1,068,000$856/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41096436
    5/7/2025Listed for sale$1,068,000+151.3%$856/sqft
    Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41096436
    8/26/2014Sold$425,000-5.5%$341/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    8/2/2014Pending sale$449,950$361/sqft
    Source: ATM Real Estate, Inc.

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $582,450 +2%
    2024$9,813 +2.8%$571,032 +2%
    2023$9,547 +2.6%$559,837 +2%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Poet's Corner

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