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Established East Bay neighborhood with numerous amenities
Part of the small East Bay city of Albany, Garfield is home to the bustling commercial corridor Solano Avenue, just one mile from downtown. It’s one of the more established areas of the city, and while primarily residential, it’s surrounded by shopping centers, green spaces and respected schools. The compact neighborhood is bounded by Cerrito Creek, San Pablo and Brighton Avenues and BART train tracks, making traveling much more straightforward. “Albany is a smaller community. Most of its houses were built between the 1920s and the 1950s. A lot of people are looking for a home here because of the good school districts and because it is a walkable area,” says Liana Dickson, a Broker-Associate with Zip Code East Bay and third-generation East Bay resident.
From certain parts of Garfield there are stunning views of Downtown Oakland.
Residents can escape the city and enjoy the scenery at Ohlone Greenway Exercise Yard in Albany.
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Pajama parties, Solano Avenue and El Cerrito Plaza
Various restaurants and shopping options are within walking distance of many area homes. Albany Ao Sen is a Vietnamese eatery that uses fresh local ingredients for its pho, spring rolls and rice plates. The Hotsy Totsy Club has been a neighborhood bar since 1939. It’s known for well-made drinks and themed events, like the yearly X-Mas Eve Pajama Party. Ocean View Brew Works is a small, family-owned brewery serving craft beers in the taproom, while the Kitchenette serves hot sandwiches next door.
Solano Avenue is the main shopping corridor for people in Albany. It hosts the 25-block-long Solano Stroll each year, showcasing the dozens of boutiques, restaurants, antique shops and specialty grocers on the street. El Cerrito Plaza sits along the neighborhood’s northern border and has large retailers like Barnes & Noble, Ross Dress for Less and JOANN Fabric and Crafts. It’s also the home of the El Cerrito Farmers Market, and several grocery stores.
Ao Sen serves delicious Pho soup to residents in Garfield.
The Hotsy Totsy on Solano Ave is a fun place to grab a drink in Albany.
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Greenways, community events and Albany Hill Park
The neighborhood’s northern border is the Cerrito Creek Path, which runs from the El Cerrito BART Station to the Ohlone Greenway, a mile-long multi-use trail with an exercise course. East of Garfield, Memorial Park is the city’s primary green space, covering nearly 7 acres. It’s a community gathering spot for events like concerts in the spring or Fourth of July festivities. A baseball diamond, tennis courts, a playground and the Veterans Memorial Building round out the park’s offerings. Eucalyptus trees fill Albany Hill Park’s multi-use trails and open space just a few blocks from Garfield. Almost 340 feet above sea level, the hill provides scenic views of the bay and surrounding neighborhoods. Albany and Rosalita Beaches are less than 2 miles east of Garfield along San Francisco Bay.
It's common to see families cycling around the Garfield neighborhood.
Many dog owners bring their dogs to Albany Terrace's Jewel's Terrace Park.
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Extracurriculars, athletics and Albany High School’s dual enrollment program
Students in Garfield can attend Cornell Elementary School and Albany Middle School, both of which earned an A-ranking from Niche. Cornell Elementary School offers extracurriculars like band and musical theater alongside an after-school program designed for underserved students. Students graduate from Albany High School, which has an A-plus ranking.
Albany High School provides excellent education in the neighborhood of
Albany.
Albany Middle School has spacious and safe grounds for students in Albany.
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Limited inventory in Albany’s competitive housing market
Most of Garfield’s housing was built in the 1930s and ‘40s and consist of single-family homes in Craftsman-, Spanish- and Mediterranean styles with two- and three-bedrooms. “Garfield has a mix of housing. There are occasional new constructions here and there, but the neighborhood has been built out. A lot of the homes have been remodeled, especially the McGregor-type houses. They’re smaller, often with two bedrooms and one bath, so people have added onto many of them,” Dickson says. Apartments, condos and townhouses are less prevalent, although there are many renters in the area, thanks to the University of Berkeley’s nearby student housing. Albany has limited inventory, and Garfield is no different, making it a competitive market. Homes sell for a median price of $980,000. Condos sell bor between $570,000 and $680.000. McGregor and other style homes range from $980,000 to $1.8 million, depending on the amount of remodeling done.
Many homes in Garfield have beautiful, lush front yards.
Garfield is full of old Victorian style homes.
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Freeway access, a BART station and Oakland International Airport
San Pablo Avenue is the neighborhood’s most heavily traveled roadway and can be noisy during heavy travel. Interstates 80 and 580 are less than 2 miles west and lead to San Francisco, San Pablo and Oakland. Bus stops line San Pablo Avenue, and the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station is one mile north. Its route goes to Richmond, North San Jose and the San Francisco International Airport. The neighborhood is very pedestrian and cyclist friendly, with a network of sidewalks and bike lanes. The Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation Care Center is 0.3 miles north on San Pablo Avenue, while the Oakland Interational Airport is off Interstate 880, 18 miles south.
Garfield is located just off of Highway 80.
The El Cerrito BART Station is the end point for many bus routes in Garfield.
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Varying air quality beside the San Francisco Bay
Garfield experiences around 19 days of severe air pollution each year, which can cause breathing problems in otherwise healthy people. Residents are advised to wear masks outdoors during air advisories.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,816
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$122,016
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$157,417
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.1%
College Graduates
62.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
34.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
76.8%
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®
98/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
94/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
60/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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