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Combining the best of Albany's dining and recreation
Sitting at the base of Albany's most prominent landmark, Solano Hill is a quiet, suburban neighborhood just steps from recreation and dining. "You've got hiking on Albany Hill; you've got views. You've got 99 Ranch Market right there and Albany schools," says Seth Franklin, a broker associate at Red Oak Realty and longtime Albany resident. "The biggest thing in Albany is that we've got a really cool community." The neighborhood surrounds Albany Hill, a historic landmark and scenic park. Solano Avenue passes through the community and has locally owned shops and restaurants covering various international cuisines. With the University of California Berkeley nearby, people from all walks of life and backgrounds move into Albany, adding to the vibrant, thriving community that draws in homebuyers.
Like many neighborhoods in Albany, Solano Hill has small lots lined with relatively small homes.
Most of the houses in the Solano Hil community are typical suburban homes against the hills.
Albany Hill Park is a great place to get away from it all.
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Eclectic East Bay commercial corridors
Solano Hill is at the west end of Solano Avenue, a long strip through Albany known for its eclectic mix of shops and restaurants. The one-mile street has over 200 businesses, ranging from Mediterranean to Asian to Mexican restaurants and stores selling books, sporting goods and plants. The Solano Avenue Association hosts several events each year, including the Solano Avenue Stroll, which brings hundreds of vendors and visitors to the street each September. San Pablo Avenue, a north-south road on the eastern border of the neighborhood, has its share of highly rated eateries. "Berkeleyside did a blind taste-testing of bagels in the East Bay, and the bagel they found consistently number one was Hella Bagels," says Franklin. "I would eat them anytime. If my worst enemy said to me, 'Do you want to meet at Hella Bagels?' I'd say, 'Ugh, yeah, I want Hella Bagels.' They're fantastic." Franklin also recommends Juanita & Madue, an upscale American restaurant known for its cocktails and innovative dishes. 99 Ranch Market is an Asian grocery store just north of the neighborhood, and more groceries are available at nearby chains like Sprouts and Target.
If you fancy great Japanese food then visit Kuriya restaurant in Solano Hill.
Juanita & Madue is a popular spot for Solano Hill residents to celebrate life and special occasions.
Most Solano Hilllocals have groceries available at nearby chains like Sprouts.
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Natural and developed Albany parks
Albany Hill is a large natural area in the neighborhood. This local landmark has 39 acres of undeveloped land and is home to approximately 100 native species of plants. The park has a short trail with several benches where visitors can enjoy views of San Francisco to the west or Albany to the east. Ocean View Park is just across Buchanan Street and has baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts and a playground. The park is jointly owned by the city and the Albany Unified School District. Recent renovations include upgrades to the fields, resurfacing the tennis court and adding a community garden. The Albany Bulb is a former landfill west of the neighborhood that has been turned into a park with walking trails and public art sculptures. The San Francisco Bay Trail passes through this park, offering access to a 350-mile hiking and biking trail that circles the Bay.
You have gorgeous views of the Albany hillside from Albany Hill Park.
Join a pickup basketball game at Ocean View Park.
The San Francisco Bay Trail offers access to a 350-mile hiking and biking trail that circles the Bay.
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Modest homes on small Albany lots
Like many neighborhoods in Albany, Solano Hill has small lots lined with relatively small homes. The average lot size is around 3,900 square feet, and the median home size is around 1,300 square feet, much lower than the national average of 1,931. Franklin says most of the houses in the community are what people picture as typical suburban homes. They include several bungalows and Mediterranean houses. The neighborhood's hilly streets allow for some homes to have views of the Oakland skyline to the south or the San Francisco Bay to the west. One-bedroom houses typically cost between $470,000 and $650,000, while two-bedroom homes range from $860,000 to $1.2 million. Houses with three or more bedrooms cost between $1 million and $1.65 million.
Beautiful and stylish Mediterranean homes in Solano Hill are very popular.
A row of one-story bungalows with small gardens are typical in Solano Hill.
Single story bungalows are the most frequentt home types in Solano Hill.
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Highly rated Albany schools
Students might attend Ocean View Elementary School and Albany Middle School, each receiving an A rating from Niche. Albany High School gets an A-plus and serves approximately 1,150 students. Niche ranks it as the 33rd-best school in the Bay Area, and it has been named a California Distinguished School and Gold Ribbon School.
Ocean View Elementary School provides education in the neighborhood of
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Albany Middle School provides education in the neighborhood of
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Albany High School provides education in the neighborhood of
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Black Pine Circle School provides safe grounds for students in Berkeley.
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Ease of access around the East Bay
San Pablo Avenue offers a route to nearby East Bay cities like El Cerrito, Berkeley and Oakland. Interstate 80 passes through the neighborhood, leading 8 miles south to Oakland or 14 miles to San Francisco. Oakland International Airport is about 16 miles away, and the closest hospital is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Herrick Campus, about 3.5 miles away. City sidewalks and the location on Solano Avenue make it easy for residents to walk to nearby shopping and dining. AC Transit has several bus routes for public transportation along Solano Avenue, Pierce Street and the interstate, including local and Transbay routes.
AC Transit has several bus routes for public transportation along Solano Avenue in Solano Hill.
Interstate 80 is just west of Solano Hill, leading 8 miles south to Oakland or 14 miles to San Francisco.
Oakland International Airport is about 16 miles away from Solano Hill.
The closest hospital to Solano Hill is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Herrick Campus, about 3.5 miles away.
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Solano Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Solano Hill, Albany sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Solano Hill, Albany over the last 12 months is $596,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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