1011 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA

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Property Overview:

1011 Bancroft Way is a single-family home in West Berkeley, CA, built in 1907. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,166 sq. ft. of living space, all on one level. The home includes an eat-in kitchen, washer and dryer, a 1-car attached garage, and a large unwarranted downstairs space. The property sits on a 4,000 sq. ft. lot with a serene front garden, inviting porch, and a beautifully landscaped backyard. The estimated home value is $615,000 (last sold for $1,000,000 in 2018).

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 9.1% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 9.8% (lower than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Rosa Parks Environmental Science, Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle, and Berkeley High.

    • Average SAT score: 1112 (higher than state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 63.0% white-collar jobs, 37.0% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 7.3% (higher than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 8,407 (20.5% growth since 2000).
    • 62.6% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (17.23%); second largest: 35-44 years (15.76%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 46.3°F (January), 75.0°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 25.9 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $43,345.
    • Average annual spending: $39,140.

Property Features:

  • Charming Victorian with timeless finishes and large windows for abundant natural light.
  • Professionally staged upstairs and downstairs.
  • Bonus lower level: Unwarranted, large space for guests, home office, or extra living area.
  • Sophisticated, low-maintenance garden with hardscape, softscape, fruit trees, and a pergola—fully fenced for pets and children.
  • Live oaks provide shade and privacy.
  • Bike-, stroller-, and walk-friendly neighborhood.

Location Benefits:

  • Minutes walk to Aquatic Park, University Avenue, San Pablo Avenue shops and restaurants, and West Berkeley Branch Library.
  • Short drive to 4th Street shops and restaurants, Berkeley Marina, North Berkeley BART, Gourmet Ghetto, Downtown Berkeley, and Monterey Market.
  • 10 minutes to The Bay Bridge, 25 minutes to Downtown San Francisco.
  • Surrounded by independent shops, cafes, bakeries, art collectives, and restaurants—the heart of vibrant West Berkeley living.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1998-01-28 Off Market 20000
2014-07-24 Delisted 672000
2017-12-01 Sold 999000
2018-01-23 Sold 1000000
2018-01-26 Sold 997200
2025-05-07 For Sale 1100000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BAUM ELECTROLAB 800 Bancroft Way 2ND FLOOR, Berkeley, CA 94710-2251, USA N N NF 0 CAD070148457 0.27
PEERLESS ELECTRIC 2220 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2215, USA N N NF 0 CAD981371313 0.37
MATRECON INC 2424 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2404, USA N N NF 0 CAT000624197 0.40
GERMAIN’S 2777 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2648, USA N N NF 0 CAD981377005 0.59
BERKELEY IND COURT 729 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2726, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637235 0.78
BERKELEY LDFL CO VIRGINIA ST & FT OF UNIVERSITY, Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980817746 0.99

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
THORATEC LABORATORIES CORP 2448 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2414, USA 1 1988 N/A 94710THRTC2448S 0.34
BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS 800 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2428, USA 20 2019 Yes 94710CTTRB4THAN 0.36
DAVLIN PAINT CO INC 700 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2221, USA 13 1992 N/A 94710DVLNP700AL 0.39
ELECTRO-COATINGS OF CALIFORNIA INC 893 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA 17 2023 Yes 9471WLCTRC893CA 0.50
MACAULAY FOUNDRY 811 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA 52 2001 N/A 94710MCLYF811CA 0.52
PQ CORP 801 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2615, USA 11 1996 N/A 94710THPQC801GR 0.66
EMERALD PACKAGING INC 2821 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2710, USA 16 1990 N/A 94710MRLDP2821T 0.68
NATIONAL STARCH & CHEMICAL CO 742 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2616, USA 39 2004 N/A 94710NTNLS742GR 0.69
BERKELEY READY MIX CONCRETE 699 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1727, USA 1 2007 N/A 94710BRKLY699VI 0.75
COURTAULDS AEROSPACE 1608 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1749, USA 120 1995 N/A 94710DSTNC1608F 0.81

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
SAAB REPLAY 727 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2431, USA OPR: Operating 0.41
FRANK’S ENGINEERING CLINIC 1245 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-1708, USA OPR: Operating 0.44
YAS AUTOMOTIVE 2720 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2202, USA OPR: Operating 0.53
VOLKSWAGON-AUDI 2809 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2203, USA OPR: Operating 0.68
FIGARO GELATO 1017 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA OPR: Operating 0.89
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.92
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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 0
AE 0 0 0 7
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 4

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 1 3

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 1
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