Are neighbors friendly in Poet's Corner, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Poet's Corner, Berkeley, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Poet's Corner, Berkeley, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's quiet

Is Poet's Corner, Berkeley, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Does Poet's Corner, Berkeley, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?

Berkeley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Berkeley?

The median sale price in Berkeley is $1.52M. That is down $28.33K from the prior month.

What are the closest schools to 1229 Bancroft Way?

The closest schools to 1229 Bancroft Way in Berkeley, CA are Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School (Elementary, rated 10/10), Berkeley High School (rated 9/10), Cragmont Elementary School (rated 9/10).

Does 1229 Bancroft Way have air conditioning?

Yes, 1229 Bancroft Way in Berkeley, CA has air conditioning.

Does 1229 Bancroft Way have parking?

Yes, 1229 Bancroft Way in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

1229 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94702

Poet's Corner

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 sqft

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,100 sqft

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1433 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA	0.33	Apartment	$1,600,000	09/10/25	2	1	685
1201 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA	0.26	Apartment	$1,305,000	10/08/25	2	2	2,629
1511 Russell St, Berkeley, CA	0.82	Apartment	$637,550	04/17/26	2	1	1,000
2747 San Pablo Ave #405, Berkeley, CA	0.64	Apartment	$380,000	01/20/26	2	2	890
2747 San Pablo Ave #209, Berkeley, CA	0.64	Apartment	$350,000	01/20/26	1	1	724
1265 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA	1.15	Apartment	$565,000	05/26/26	2	2	980
1936 Haste St, Berkeley, CA	0.92	Apartment	$2,700,000	02/09/26	4	2	1,500
855 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA	0.46	Apartment	$1,150,000	04/17/26	6	6	2,541
845 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA	0.47	Apartment	$1,150,000	04/17/26	6	6	2,541
2118 California St, Berkeley, CA	0.47	Apartment	$1,350,000	06/30/26	8	5	4,528

Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1216 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.05	$1,714,200	3	2	1,247	Off Market
2323 Browning St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.07	$1,650,000	3	1	1,355	Recently Sold
2326 Browning St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.09	$555,000	2	1	819	Off Market
2324 Browning St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.09	$760,000	2	1	885	Recently Sold
Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.08	$1,725,000	4	2	6,576	Recently Sold
2220 Browning St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.06	$960,000	2	1	1,019	Recently Sold
1914-1412 66th St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.08	$970,300	Studio	-	-	Off Market
2210 Bonar St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.08	$1,531,500	3	2	1,360	Off Market
1138 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.10	$1,530,700	4	2	1,383	Off Market
1231 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.13	$1,048,200	2	2	1,168	Off Market
1227 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.13	$1,548,300	3	2	1,552	Off Market
2207 Bonar St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.09	-	17	8	7,100	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Apartment

Living Area

1,100 sqft

About this House

Lovely upper unit, 2 bedroom, 1 bath duplex with a bonus room for possible office. Large gourmet kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, oven and stove top in island. Open floor plan to a partly furnished living room and dining area, washer & dryer on site. Garbage and water included in rent. Conveniently located near Bart, bus, and shops. No smoking and no pets.Security deposit $2,000. 1,100 sq. ft.=$2.63 per sq. ft.Open House, Sunday, February 15, 2015 from 2pm - 5pm.Open House, Sunday, February 15, 2015 from 2pm - 5pm.

1229 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,100 sqft apartment in Poet's Corner. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2015 with an asking price of $2,900 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 24, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,840/month.

Home Details for 1229 Bancroft Way

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment

Interior Features
Interior Details Types of Rooms: Dining Room, OfficeCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Patio
Parking & Garage Parking: On Street

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Mar 24, 2021 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved
Mar 15, 2015 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$2,900
Feb 6, 2015 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$2,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.52M

$28.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

130.6%

2.6%MoM

Price per sq ft

$967

$12MoM

Available listings

116

23MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Poet's Corner

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Buy: $799k - $2.1m

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What Locals Say about Poet's Corner

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say neighbors are friendly
100 % Say there's holiday spirit
100 % Say it's quiet
100 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
100 % Say there are sidewalks

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

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Prev. Resident
4y ago
"I lived here over ten years ago, and the neighborhood is even better today. Local stores, restaurants, and green-space is perfect. Plus, just a short walk to aquatic park. "
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Bahareh J.
Resident
6y ago
"Convinient, regular bus transportation and 20 walk to bart station. Gig cars are allowed to park and .."
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Davidhubbard45
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"Commuting is easy in this neighborhood. So many options to choose from. Bus, Bart, Bicycle, Carpool. "
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Davidhubbard45
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"Street block parties, community earthquake training, cafes and restaurants, events in Strawberry Creek Park. "
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Lauraeinowski
Resident
6y ago
"I ride my bike on bike Blvd or a bike path. I don’t like driving in this area because it’s connected to so many arterial streets. It’s generally pretty congested. "
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Notcyndi
Resident
7y ago
"There are no speeding cars and n the neighborhood & ample street parking available. Street cleaning only 2x/mo on weekdays after 9a. "
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Notcyndi
Resident
7y ago
"Charming bungalow. Many friendly families with young children, as well as many bikers & dog walkers in Poets Corner."
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Notcyndi
Resident
8y ago
"Foot traffic, sidewalks, & charm. Street parking available. Street cleaning 2x/mo. Family & professionals friendly."
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Notcyndi
Resident
8y ago
"Poets Corner is filled with darling Craftsmen style homes & a few “dwell” modern style remodels & fences."
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Frequently asked questions about 1229 Bancroft Way

Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?
Berkeley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Berkeley?
The median sale price in Berkeley is $1.52M. That is down $28.33K from the prior month.
What are the closest schools to 1229 Bancroft Way?
The closest schools to 1229 Bancroft Way in Berkeley, CA are Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School (Elementary, rated 10/10), Berkeley High School (rated 9/10), Cragmont Elementary School (rated 9/10).
Does 1229 Bancroft Way have air conditioning?
Yes, 1229 Bancroft Way in Berkeley, CA has air conditioning.
Does 1229 Bancroft Way have parking?
Yes, 1229 Bancroft Way in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.