Leif Jenssen Presents
Exceptional Albany Craftsman
$1,295,000
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Property Details
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,461 sq ft
Neighborhood
Memorial Park
An Albany Gem
Set on a charming corner in Albany, California, this lovely 1925 Craftsman home is ready to welcome you. Featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this split-level gem has been lovingly cared for by the current owner for over 50 years. Located in the highly coveted Memorial Park neighborhood, this home seamlessly blends classic character with thoughtful updates
The spacious living room boasts a striking bay window, a cozy fireplace, and original matchstick hardwood floors. The formal dining room features a period-built hutch, adding to the home's timeless appeal. The bright eat-in kitchen offers newer appliances and ample storage, complemented by a sunny breakfast nook. On the main level, you'll find a beautifully renovated full bath with heated floors and a deep soaking tub. Also on this level is a delightful bedroom that opens to a sunny, south-facing deck.
A few stairs up, you'll discover a serene primary suite. The full bathroom has the gorgeous original period tiles. The second bedroom on this level also has a large closet and it opens to a private deck leading to the backyard. Throughout the home there are double paned windows, energy star rated appliances and the solar system is owned by the seller and will convey with the house.
The lower level features a small home office adjacent to the attached one-car garage. Outside, the south-facing backyard is perfect for enjoying the outdoors with two decks, a grassy area, and a charming brick patio—ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing. Additionally, a large prefab storage unit provides extra space. Set on a 5,000 square foot lot, this home is in a prime location—just one block from the Solano Avenue shopping district and two blocks from Albany's Memorial Park. Plus, you're only 1.3 miles from El Cerrito Plaza BART and Trader Joe's. It’s the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and style!
The spacious living room boasts a striking bay window, a cozy fireplace, and original matchstick hardwood floors. The formal dining room features a period-built hutch, adding to the home's timeless appeal. The bright eat-in kitchen offers newer appliances and ample storage, complemented by a sunny breakfast nook. On the main level, you'll find a beautifully renovated full bath with heated floors and a deep soaking tub. Also on this level is a delightful bedroom that opens to a sunny, south-facing deck.
A few stairs up, you'll discover a serene primary suite. The full bathroom has the gorgeous original period tiles. The second bedroom on this level also has a large closet and it opens to a private deck leading to the backyard. Throughout the home there are double paned windows, energy star rated appliances and the solar system is owned by the seller and will convey with the house.
The lower level features a small home office adjacent to the attached one-car garage. Outside, the south-facing backyard is perfect for enjoying the outdoors with two decks, a grassy area, and a charming brick patio—ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing. Additionally, a large prefab storage unit provides extra space. Set on a 5,000 square foot lot, this home is in a prime location—just one block from the Solano Avenue shopping district and two blocks from Albany's Memorial Park. Plus, you're only 1.3 miles from El Cerrito Plaza BART and Trader Joe's. It’s the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and style!
Features
Built in 1925
3+ bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
1461 sq.ft. per Open Homes Photography Floor Plan
5000 sq. ft. lot per public record
Matchstick hardwood flooring throughout
Owned solar panel and system
1 car garage with interior access and 2 car off street parking
Office off the garage
Great sunny yard with large decks
Additional prefab storage unit in the backyard
1 Block to Solano Ave Shops and Resturaunts
2 Blocks to Memorial Park
Top Rated Albany School District
3+ bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
1461 sq.ft. per Open Homes Photography Floor Plan
5000 sq. ft. lot per public record
Matchstick hardwood flooring throughout
Owned solar panel and system
1 car garage with interior access and 2 car off street parking
Office off the garage
Great sunny yard with large decks
Additional prefab storage unit in the backyard
1 Block to Solano Ave Shops and Resturaunts
2 Blocks to Memorial Park
Top Rated Albany School District
Floor Plans
Neighborhood
Residents of Albany enjoy convenient access to the Bay Bridge with a fraction of the population density found in San Francisco. Located just a few miles northwest of Berkeley, the real estate in Albany ranges from highrise, oceanview condos to single family homes less than a mile from the Albany State Marine Reserve.
Albany’s combination of entertainment, education, and accessibility makes it one of the best neighborhoods in the entire Bay Area. The main street in Albany offers an array of amenities. If you’re an SF transplant, you’ll feel right at home enjoying some award-winning local cuisine. Additionally, Albany is home to one of the best school districts in the Bay Area. Lastly, Albany provides easy access to the rest of the Bay Area. Bordering Berkeley, you’ve got quick access to the university, and a quick commute to SF via BART and the Transbay Bus. Best of all, you’re along the I-80 corridor, making this neighborhood more accessible to Lake Tahoe without any of the Bay Bridge traffic and just a quick jaunt to Marin County over the Richmond Bridge.
Interstate 80 and 580 run down the western border of Albany, which makes for an easy commute to and from Oakland, San Francisco, and several other Bay Area communities.
Albany is in the perfect location for undergraduate and graduate students. UC Berkeley is less than three miles away and can be easily accessed with a short ride on Route 52. Business school students and professors can walk or ride to a nearby BART station and be at a prominent business school in San Francisco in less than an hour.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the full slate of amenities offered at Albany Hill Park. Start your morning with a brisk hike through the eucalyptus tree-lined trail, and take in the occasional views of the San Francisco Bay. Or, jump on the Bay Trail and enjoy incredible SF views while walking or biking.
If you’re looking for excellent food, drinks, and entertainment, Albany residents can find it all on the main street. Here are a few of the highlights:
Solano Ave:
A unique Bay Area take on New American whole-animal butchered fare.
Deep-dish pizza that any Chicagoan will love.
Old school ambiance, tasty cocktails, and the occasional live music.
Add some greenery to your life and yard at one of the best local nurseries.
Other Albany greats:
The nearby shopping plaza is also an ideal place for Albany residents to do their daily and weekly shopping. Notable stores in the shopping plaza include:
An incredible grocery store with a varied assortment of specialty goods, along with a great selection of wine and spirits.
A large bookstore where you can peruse aisles of books and magazines or fire up your laptop in the cozy cafe.
Although there are several fun events on the Albany Event Calendar, the marquee festival is the Solano Avenue Stroll. Held on the 2nd Sunday of September, this festival features an annual theme color, a plethora of local and regional artisans, fantastic food vendors, a slew of entertainers, all tied into one eventful parade. Since 1974, the Solano Avenue Stroll has been a premier Bay Area parade, and something Albany residents can enjoy every year.
Although there are several fun events on the Albany Event Calendar, the marquee festival is the Solano Avenue Stroll. Held on the 2nd Sunday of September, this festival features an annual theme color, a plethora of local/regional artisans, fantastic food vendors, a slew of entertainers, all tied into one eventful parade. Since 1974, the Solano Avenue Stroll has been a premier Bay Area parade, and something Albany residents can enjoy every year.
Albany’s combination of entertainment, education, and accessibility makes it one of the best neighborhoods in the entire Bay Area. The main street in Albany offers an array of amenities. If you’re an SF transplant, you’ll feel right at home enjoying some award-winning local cuisine. Additionally, Albany is home to one of the best school districts in the Bay Area. Lastly, Albany provides easy access to the rest of the Bay Area. Bordering Berkeley, you’ve got quick access to the university, and a quick commute to SF via BART and the Transbay Bus. Best of all, you’re along the I-80 corridor, making this neighborhood more accessible to Lake Tahoe without any of the Bay Bridge traffic and just a quick jaunt to Marin County over the Richmond Bridge.
Interstate 80 and 580 run down the western border of Albany, which makes for an easy commute to and from Oakland, San Francisco, and several other Bay Area communities.
Albany is in the perfect location for undergraduate and graduate students. UC Berkeley is less than three miles away and can be easily accessed with a short ride on Route 52. Business school students and professors can walk or ride to a nearby BART station and be at a prominent business school in San Francisco in less than an hour.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the full slate of amenities offered at Albany Hill Park. Start your morning with a brisk hike through the eucalyptus tree-lined trail, and take in the occasional views of the San Francisco Bay. Or, jump on the Bay Trail and enjoy incredible SF views while walking or biking.
If you’re looking for excellent food, drinks, and entertainment, Albany residents can find it all on the main street. Here are a few of the highlights:
Solano Ave:
A unique Bay Area take on New American whole-animal butchered fare.
Deep-dish pizza that any Chicagoan will love.
Old school ambiance, tasty cocktails, and the occasional live music.
Add some greenery to your life and yard at one of the best local nurseries.
Other Albany greats:
The nearby shopping plaza is also an ideal place for Albany residents to do their daily and weekly shopping. Notable stores in the shopping plaza include:
An incredible grocery store with a varied assortment of specialty goods, along with a great selection of wine and spirits.
A large bookstore where you can peruse aisles of books and magazines or fire up your laptop in the cozy cafe.
Although there are several fun events on the Albany Event Calendar, the marquee festival is the Solano Avenue Stroll. Held on the 2nd Sunday of September, this festival features an annual theme color, a plethora of local and regional artisans, fantastic food vendors, a slew of entertainers, all tied into one eventful parade. Since 1974, the Solano Avenue Stroll has been a premier Bay Area parade, and something Albany residents can enjoy every year.
Although there are several fun events on the Albany Event Calendar, the marquee festival is the Solano Avenue Stroll. Held on the 2nd Sunday of September, this festival features an annual theme color, a plethora of local/regional artisans, fantastic food vendors, a slew of entertainers, all tied into one eventful parade. Since 1974, the Solano Avenue Stroll has been a premier Bay Area parade, and something Albany residents can enjoy every year.
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