Why Live in Albany Terrace
Albany Terrace features primarily bungalows from the 1920s to 1940s, with some homes showcasing Tudor elements like steep gabled roofs, while others have Mediterranean features such as stucco siding and tile roofs. The average home size is around 1,300 square feet. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with a lower crime risk. Jewel's Terrace Park, a community hub, offers tennis courts, a basketball court, playgrounds, and walking paths. The Ohlone Greenway, a paved trail under the BART tracks, is popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists. About 2 miles west, the Albany Bulb provides waterfront trails and unique art installations. Local dining options include Headlands Brewing, Zaytoon, and Gordo Taqueria, while Solano Avenue offers a variety of shops and hosts the annual Solano Avenue Stroll. Public transit options include AC Transit bus routes and the North Oakland BART station, with easy access to Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. Marin Elementary School, Albany Middle School, and Albany High School are highly rated, with the high school boasting a 95% graduation rate and numerous awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albany Terrace a good place to live?
Albany Terrace is a good place to live. Albany Terrace is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Albany Terrace is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Albany Terrace has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 47. The average household income is $199,690 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 78.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Albany Terrace are home owners, with 29.2% of residents renting and 70.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Albany Terrace can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
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Is Albany Terrace, CA a safe neighborhood?
Albany Terrace, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Albany Terrace?
The median home price in Albany Terrace is $998,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $199,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,080 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $218K a year to afford the median home price in Albany Terrace. The average household income in Albany Terrace is $200K.
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Home Trends in Albany Terrace, CA
On average, homes in Albany Terrace, Albany sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Albany Terrace, Albany over the last 12 months is $1,230,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,230,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,230,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,138
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median List Price
$998,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-30%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%