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A small community near the San Francisco Bay
While most people may think of the Ivy League school when they hear Dartmouth, residents of Albany, California, think of this small residential area on the San Francisco Bay. Dartmouth is a walkable neighborhood near downtown Albany with tight-knit community down the road from the waterfront. It’s the kind of place where kids grow up together and everyone knows each other.
“If the entire population of Albany went to, say, a Giants game, and we were the only people there, it would be a disastrous crowd. Not because we’re bad people. It would just be like, ‘Oh! Small crowd,’” says Seth Franklin, a Realtor with Red Oak Realty with over a decade of experience in the Albany area. “I like to say that people here tend to be nicer to each other because we’ll probably run into each other again. Like when I meet other parents at school, I think, ‘The odds of our children dating are high.’"
Dartmouth is a quiet and safe Albany neighborhood close to Berkeley with homes built in the early 1900s.
Homes in Dartmouth are spaced close together and built along parallel and wide running streets.
A row of one-story bungalows with small front gardens are typical in Dartmouth.
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1920s French country homes, 1960s Craftsman bungalows
Most homes in Dartmouth were built in the early 1900s. French country architectural touches like arched front doors, Art Deco elements and Craftsman bungalows with contemporary features can be seen along its residential streets. Homes are spaced close together, with small lawns and paved walkways leading to wide sidewalks. Properties are priced between $900,000 and $2.2 million.
Starter bungalow homes with contemporary features can be seen along the residential streets of Dartmouth.
Art Deco homes in Dartmouth are characterized by unique lines and luxurious interiors.
Comfortable craftsman style homes can be found on several street in Dartmouth.
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Well-regarded Albany City Unified School District
Children can attend the Albany City Unified School District, which earns an A from Niche. “We have a great teacher retention rate. Many of my kids' teachers have been lifelong Albany residents, which I think is nice,” Franklin says. Kids may attend Ocean View Elementary School before moving on to Albany Middle School. Both are graded A from Niche, and the middle school was renovated in 2019 with added classrooms and a theatre. Kids advance to A-plus-rated Albany High, the only high school in the area that’s been serving the community since 1934. For a private school option, the School of the Madeleine is Catholic school in nearby Berkeley serving kindergarten through eighth grade. Albany United Methodist Church and Saint Ambrose Roman Catholic Church in Berkeley are nearby places of worship.
Three miles south, the University of California, Berkeley is a public research university known for its strong academics. “A lot of people are here for the college,” Franklin says. “Near the university, everyone there probably has a degree or is pursuing their second or third one [degree].”
Kids may attend Ocean View Elementary School in Albany, which provides a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for students.
Albany Middle School is graded A from Niche, and was renovated in 2019 with added classrooms and a theatre.
Albany High School is an A-plus-rated school and the only high school in the area that’s been serving the community since 1934.
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Dartmouth Tot Lot and nearby Albany Beach
At the corner of Talbot Avenue and Dartmouth Street is the small Dartmouth Tot Lot, a fenced-in play area for small children. It’s filled with toys of all shapes and sizes, giving kids a “Toy Story”-esque play experience. A few blocks east, Jewel's Terrace Park has a larger playground and tennis courts. The Ohlone Greenway runs north-south on the eastern border of Dartmouth, linking bikers and walkers to Berkeley; Albany Beach and a handful of coastal parks are about 2 miles west.
Have a joyful beach day with dogs at one of the Albany Beach parks.
Ohlone Greenway is the perfect place for an afternoon walk in Albany.
Terrace Park in Albany offers a playground, large grass field and basketball court.
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Tokyo Fish Market, Lilly’s Cajun Cafe
Dartmouth is right next to several grocery stores, including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market and Tokyo Fish Market, a Japanese grocer. Comfort brunch dishes are served at Sam’s Log Cabin, a former speakeasy converted into a breakfast and lunch eatery. Safeway is northeast of the neighborhood on Solano Avenue, which Franklin says is known as “Restaurant Row” and the center of downtown Albany. Along the main roadway, people shop for clothing at Morningtide, candles and accessories at Golden Hour and toys at Five Little Monkeys. Popular dining spots include Lilly’s Cajun Cafe and Lulu, a Middle Eastern spot. Cocktail bars like Club Mallard and live music venues like Ivy Room are along San Pablo Avenue, which stretches north-south through downtown.
Dartmouth is right next to several grocery stores, including the Tokyo Fish Market, a Japanese grocer.
If you fancy a casual breakfast and lunch eatery then visit Sam’s Log Cabin in Dartmouth.
You can do most of your grocery shopping in Dartmouth at the nearby Whole Foods.
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Commutes on California State Route 123
San Pablo Avenue, technically California State Route 123, leads 8 miles south to Oakland. Interstates 80 and 580 run north and south along the bay in Albany, leading 14 miles southwest to San Francisco. The Albany Transit System has bus stops along San Pablo Avenue. Oakland International Airport is 16 miles south. Albany is at high risk of flooding because of its closeness to the bay. The nearest medical center is the Highland Hospital in Oakland.
Oakland International Airport is about 16 miles away from Dartmouth.
AC Transit has several bus routes for public transportation along San Pablo Avenue.
Interstates 80 and 580 run north and south along the bay in Albany, leading 14 miles southwest to San Francisco.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Jewel's Terrace Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Ohlone Greenway
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
26 min drive
Bus
San Pablo Av & Monroe St
Bus
San Pablo Av & Marin Av (Albany City Hall)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Dartmouth
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dartmouth, Albany sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Dartmouth, Albany over the last 12 months is $1,469,694, up 14% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Cutie pie 3 beds/2 baths starter home in a great neighborhood with exemplary Albany schools! Its small footprint delivers big benefits—single-level layout that flows comfortably and has good separation of space. Many upgrades, including remodeled kitchen with new cabinets and granite countertops, recessed lighting, double-pane windows, furnace and ducting, wall and floor insulation, tankless
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,534
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$114,484
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$159,749
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.7%
College Graduates
67.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44.4%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
26''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
99/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
89/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
56/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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