This architect designed, single-level, Poet's Corner home blends modern elegance with tranquility. The residence exudes understated luxury with vaulted ceilings, an open-concept floorplan, and designer finishes. The beautifully appointed chef’s kitchen has custom white oak veneer cabinetry, striking quartzite countertops, premium appliances, and abundant skylights. Warm wood tones complement a curated palette of wall colors, creating a refined yet inviting ambiance. Designed for California’s quintessential indoor-outdoor living, the home opens effortlessly to a lush and blooming rear garden. The landscape architect–designed garden is a true urban sanctuary. Mature trees and vibrant flowering beds frame intimate spaces for relaxation & entertaining. Dappled sunlight filters through the canopy, while thoughtfully placed seating areas invite quiet reflection or lively gatherings. This immersive retreat offers serenity, beauty, and function. Completing the property is a sleek, architect-designed 1-bedroom / 1-bath ADU w/polished concrete floors, radiant heating, custom cabinetry, and expansive doors that open directly to the verdant garden. Mins to shops, restaurants, UCB, Berkeley Schools & public transportation (inc. the Transbay bus to SF) & BART.
Sold for $1,750,000 on 05/28/25
$1,750,000
1216 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
3beds
1,247sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$1,734,700 Zestimate®
$1,403/sqft
$4,471 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 28, 2025 at 05:59pm
Listed by:
Karthiga Satkunanandan DRE #01394142 510-409-5356,
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Bought with:
Grace Bishop, DRE #01245471
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41096436

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Heat Pump, Radiant
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Features
- Storage, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Concrete, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,247
- Total interior livable area: 1,247 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 056192500400
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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Estimated market value
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