1216 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA

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Property Overview:

1216 Bancroft Way is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1942. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,247 sq. ft. of living space, plus a parking garage. The estimated home value is $918,400. The property includes a sleek, architect-designed 1-bedroom/1-bath ADU with polished concrete floors, radiant heating, and custom cabinetry.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 15.5% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 23% (higher 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 (566 Math, 546 English)—above state average of 975.

  • Job Market:

    • 63.5% white-collar jobs, 36.6% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 5.8% (higher than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 14,250 (15% growth since 2000).
    • 51.2% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (16.83%); second largest: 35-44 years (15.89%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 45.1°F (January), 74.9°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 28.0 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $48,557.
    • Average annual spending: $42,137.

Property Features:

  • Architect-designed, single-level Poet’s Corner home with modern elegance and tranquility.
  • Vaulted ceilings, open-concept floorplan, and designer finishes.
  • Chef’s kitchen: Custom white oak veneer cabinetry, quartzite countertops, premium appliances, and abundant skylights.
  • Warm wood tones and a curated palette create a refined, inviting ambiance.
  • Indoor-outdoor living: Home opens to a lush, landscape architect–designed rear garden with mature trees, flowering beds, and intimate seating areas.
  • ADU: 1-bedroom/1-bath with polished concrete floors, radiant heating, and expansive doors to the garden.
  • Serene urban sanctuary perfect for relaxation and entertaining.

Location Benefits:

  • Minutes to shops, restaurants, UC Berkeley, Berkeley schools, public transportation (including Transbay bus to SF and BART).
  • Ideal for family living, commuters, and those seeking a vibrant, walkable neighborhood.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2014-08-26 Sold 378750
2023-09-13 Off Market NaN
2025-05-07 For Sale 1068000
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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 0.52
ELECTRO-COATINGS IND 893 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA N N NF 0 CAD009116211 0.60
GERMAIN’S 2777 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2648, USA N N NF 0 CAD981377005 0.62
PEERLESS ELECTRIC 2220 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2215, USA N N NF 0 CAD981371313 0.62
MATRECON INC 2424 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2404, USA N N NF 0 CAT000624197 0.63
BERKELEY LDFL CO VIRGINIA ST & FT OF UNIVERSITY, Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980817746 0.82
BERKELEY IND COURT 729 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2726, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637235 0.89

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 0.53
BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS 800 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2428, USA 20 2019 Yes 94710CTTRB4THAN 0.54
DAVLIN PAINT CO INC 700 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2221, USA 13 1992 N/A 94710DVLNP700AL 0.64
MACAULAY FOUNDRY 811 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA 52 2001 N/A 94710MCLYF811CA 0.65
EMERALD PACKAGING INC 2821 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2710, USA 16 1990 N/A 94710MRLDP2821T 0.67
PQ CORP 801 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2615, USA 11 1996 N/A 94710THPQC801GR 0.76
NATIONAL STARCH & CHEMICAL CO 742 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2616, USA 39 2004 N/A 94710NTNLS742GR 0.80
ASPHALT PRODUCTS OIL CORP 1001 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA 7 1994 N/A 94710SPHLT1001A 0.83
BERKELEY READY MIX CONCRETE 699 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1727, USA 1 2007 N/A 94710BRKLY699VI 0.94
COURTAULDS AEROSPACE 1608 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1749, USA 120 1995 N/A 94710DSTNC1608F 0.97

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
FRANK’S ENGINEERING CLINIC 1245 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-1708, USA OPR: Operating 0.35
YAS AUTOMOTIVE 2720 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2202, USA OPR: Operating 0.52
SAAB REPLAY 727 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2431, USA OPR: Operating 0.61
VOLKSWAGON-AUDI 2809 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2203, USA OPR: Operating 0.64
FIGARO GELATO 1017 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA OPR: Operating 0.90
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.95
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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 5
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
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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
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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 1

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 2
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