1216 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 - Photo 1

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$1,750,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths

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Property Description

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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1216 Bancroft Way

General

Sold For: $1,750,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41096436
Added to Site: 257 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 7
Interior Features: Storage, Updated Kitchen
Fireplace(s): None
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Flooring: Concrete, Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
Laundry: Laundry Room, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl

Exterior

Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Parking

Parking Features: Off Street

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: Poets Corner
Driving Directions: Go west on Bancroft Way

School Information

School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Elem School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central Air, Heat Pump
Heating Type: Heat Pump, Radiant

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
Roof: Composition Shingles
Stories/Levels: One Story
Living Area: 1,247 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1942

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Dimensions: 4000
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot, Landscaped

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $856

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 56192500400

Listed by The Grubb Co. Inc., Karthiga Satkunanandan
Sold by Red Oak Realty, Grace Bishop

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Schools

Schools serving 1216 Bancroft Way

School District:Berkeley Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School 920 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94710	K-5	0.4 mi
Ruth Acty Elementary 1400 Ada Street, Berkeley, CA 94702	K-5	1 mi
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709	K-5	1.2 mi
Martin Luther King Middle School 1781 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	6-8	1.3 mi
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	9-12	0.9 mi
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 840 Colusa Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94707	K-5	1.9 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1216 Bancroft Way

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/28/2025

Sold

$1,750,000

63.86%

MLS

5/07/2025

Listed

$1,068,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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1216 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 (MLS# 41096436) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,750,000 on May 28, 2025. Want to learn more about 1216 Bancroft Way? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Berkeley? You can browse all Berkeley real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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