1421 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
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OFF MARKET

1421 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94702

Poet's Corner
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 838 sqft

$1,014,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,213/mo*
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$1,014,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,213/mo*
Refinance Your Home
1 Bed
1 Bath
838 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.01M
Since last month
Increased$600 (+0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$25K (+2.5%)
Since last sale
Decreased$3K (-0.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +56% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.03M
July 2026$1.03M
June 2026$1.03M
May 2026$1.04M
April 2026$1.03M
March 2026$1.04M
February 2026$1.06M
January 2026$982K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
2230 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,090,000
01/14/26
3
1
995
2220 Acton St, Berkeley, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,355,000
06/30/26
2
1
998
2238 California St, Berkeley, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,325,000
07/02/26
2
1
998
2228 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
07/01/26
2
1
1,028
2201 McGee Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,275,000
01/12/26
2
1
967
2104 Spaulding Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
10/06/25
2
1
1,008
2426 West St, Berkeley, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,113,000
07/17/26
2
1
1,066
2398 McGee Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$750,000
02/25/26
2
1
1,088
1140 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$889,539
03/25/26
2
2
985
1431 Blake St, Berkeley, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,070,000
10/27/25
2
1
968

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
1416 Acroft Ct, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.01
$1,374,400
4
2
1,563
Off Market
2219 Acton St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.05
$1,424,100
3
1
1,110
Off Market
2304 Edwards St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.03
$1,180,000
5
2
1,945
Recently Sold
2211 Acton St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.07
$1,459,200
3
1.5
1,521
Off Market
2220 Acton St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.07
$1,355,000
2
1
998
Recently Sold
2230 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.06
$1,090,000
3
1
995
Recently Sold
2314 Edwards St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.05
$1,268,300
2
1
869
Off Market
2315 Acton St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.06
$1,209,600
2
1
861
Off Market
2316 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.08
$1,505,900
5
3
1,757
Off Market
2318 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.08
$897,300
2
1
858
Off Market
2316 Acton St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.09
$1,693,900
3
2
1,534
Off Market
2219 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702
0.11
$865,000
2
1
816
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1924
Living Area
838 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,210
Parking
Garage

About this House

This beautiful home is in a great central Berkeley location. It features an additional detached 200 sq ft office/studio space, a private backyard great for gardening and entertainment. This unit includes a full kitchen with washer and dryer, living room, dining room and bedroom. The 2nd floor finished loft space has a additional sink. There are hardwood floors throughout. This is a great location with easy access to restaurants, cafes and shopping and is a convenient walk to BART and main bus routes.

Rent includes garbage; NO PETS however service and emotional support animals accepted with proper documentation
1421 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 838 sqft single-family home in Poet's Corner, built in 1924. It last sold for $1,030,000 on Mar 12, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2019 with an asking price of $3,300 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 2, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,014,200, with a rent estimate of $3,103/month.

Home Details for 1421 Bancroft Way

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1924Year Updated: 1934
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2308 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 12, 2021
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40936537
Sold
$1,030,000
Feb 13, 2021
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40936537
Pending
$699,000
Feb 4, 2021
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40936537
Listed For Sale
$699,000
Oct 2, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$3,000
Sep 23, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$3,000
Price decreased by 9%

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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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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

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  • Trulia User
    "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.
    "Convinient, regular bus transportation and 20 walk to bart station. Gig cars are allowed to park and .."
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  • Davidhubbard45
    "Commuting is easy in this neighborhood. So many options to choose from. Bus, Bart, Bicycle, Carpool. "
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  • Davidhubbard45
    "Street block parties, community earthquake training, cafes and restaurants, events in Strawberry Creek Park. "
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  • Lauraeinowski
    "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
    "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
    "Charming bungalow. Many friendly families with young children, as well as many bikers & dog walkers in Poets Corner."
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  • Notcyndi
    "Foot traffic, sidewalks, & charm. Street parking available. Street cleaning 2x/mo. Family & professionals friendly."
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  • Notcyndi
    "Poets Corner is filled with darling Craftsmen style homes & a few “dwell” modern style remodels & fences."
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Frequently asked questions about 1421 Bancroft Way

  • What is 1421 Bancroft Way estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1421 Bancroft Way in Berkeley, CA is $1,014,200.
  • What is the price history for 1421 Bancroft Way?
    1421 Bancroft Way in Berkeley, CA last sold for $1,030,000 in March 2021.
  • 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.
  • Does 1421 Bancroft Way have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1421 Bancroft Way in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 1421 Bancroft Way?
    The lot at 1421 Bancroft Way in Berkeley, CA is about 0.05 acres (2,178 sq ft).