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838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710 Property Information

838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
Alternate address(es) 2300 7th St
840 Bancroft Way
Zip code 94710
County Alameda
Neighborhood Southwest Berkeley
Parcel ID 56-1941-3-2

Sales & Tax Overview for 838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

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Sale date 07/24/2008
Sale price $590,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $9,276

Lot & Building Information for 838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

Building sqft 2,931
Building class Triplex; Double or Duplex with Single Family Home (2300)
Acreage 0.11
Units 3
Year built 1906
Stories 2
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

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Zoning district Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1A)
School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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About 838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710?

838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710 was built in 1906 and has a total of 2,931 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $759,724, the tax amount paid for 838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710 is $9,362.

When was 838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710 last sold?

838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710 was last sold in 02/10/2026.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/24/2008 $590,000

Title Documents for 838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/21/2020 Deed of trust 06/01/2050
05/21/2020 Grant Deed
02/21/2017 Assignment of Rents
Deed of Trust
Ucc Fin STMT(1-2 PGS)
01/04/2016 Deed of Trust 01/01/2046
07/24/2008 Deed
07/31/1996 Deed
10/12/1988 Deed
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Property Taxes for 838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $9,362
Current property tax $9,276
Market value $759,724

Assessment History for 838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $759,724 1.2323 $9,362 +4.46%
2024-2025 $744,833 1.2033 $8,963 +1.77%
2023-2024 $730,230 1.206 $8,807 +1.06%
2022-2023 $715,917 1.2172 $8,714 -0.74%
2021-2022 $701,881 1.2508 $8,779 +3.75%

Permits for 838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

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Berkeley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,470,000
8.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$949
4.4% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$1,020,000
-4.2% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Nia House Learning Center NR Private PK-K 69 0.13
Nia House Learning Center NR Private PK-K 69 0.13
Rosa Parks Environmental Science Magnet School 8 Public K-5 364 0.14
Via Center NR Private K 20 0.19
Black Pine Circle School NR Private K-8 331 0.26

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Black Pine Circle School NR Private K-8 331 0.26
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.27
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 0.36
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 0.56
Ecole Bilingue De Berkelyey Middle School NR Private 6-8 95 0.57

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 0.27
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 0.28
Fusion Academy Berkeley NR Private 6-12 18 0.36
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 0.70
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.26

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Neighbors for 838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley

Here are the neighbors for 838 Bancroft Way, Berkeley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2436 7th St, Berkeley 1,866 05/23/2017
2312 7th St, Berkeley 1,249 08/05/2019
893 Dwight Cres, Berkeley 2,566 07/30/2021 $1,450,000
827 Channing Way, Berkeley 1,007 02/10/2009 $415,840
2317 6th St, Berkeley 1,577 10/10/2023 $1,480,000
2423 6th St, Berkeley 1,582 03/06/1995
818 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
2313 6th St, Berkeley 2,018 06/09/2021
834 Channing Way, Berkeley 1,008 09/05/2002
2310 6th St, Berkeley 2,284 03/13/2001
2417 6th St, Berkeley 7,030 05/04/2016
2430 7th St, Berkeley 756 11/24/2021 $565,000
2408 7th St, Berkeley 1,632 08/07/2020
840 Channing Way, Berkeley 1,844 09/13/2022
2314 7th St, Berkeley 1,563 06/27/2007
2324 7th St, Berkeley 1,513 07/24/2019 $1,000,000
2330 7th St, Berkeley 785 09/19/2000
839 Channing Way, Berkeley 10,968 01/26/1994 $145,500
2437 6th St, Berkeley 1,890 05/09/2017
828 Channing Way, Berkeley 1,198 11/25/2020

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